Smoothies are a great way to pack a nutritional punch, especially on the go – it’s the ultimate ‘healthy fast food!’ Whether you need a hearty, healthy breakfast, or an energy-packed snack, a smoothie is a quick, easy way to stay healthy and happy, no matter where you are. Typically, a smoothie is made from fruits and/or vegetables, and blended together with water, ice, some type of dairy, etc. This process makes everything thick and, of course, ‘smooth.’

One of the greatest things about smoothies is that you can ‘hide’ vegetables in them, masked by the sweetness of fruit. It’s a great way to get a lot of nutrition into picky eaters, or to add a boost of energy and vitamins into your day.

To get started making your own delicious smoothies, try one of these tasty recipes below – all under 200kcal!

Strawberries & Cream Smoothie

• 2 cups frozen strawberries
• 1 ½ cups almond milk (or dairy of your choice)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1-2 tbsp. maple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it!)

Mix all ingredients together in a blender, and blend until smooth and thick.

(Serves 2)

Almond Chocolate Smoothie

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• ½ scoop chocolate protein powder
• 8 raw almonds
• 3 ice cubes

Mix all ingredients together in a blender, and pulse until almonds are chopped and everything is creamy.

(Serves 1)

Green Berry Power Smoothie

Berry Layer

• 1 medium frozen banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup blueberries
• ½ avocado
• 1 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
• 1 ½ cup milk

Green Layer

• 1 medium frozen banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup diced mango
• 1 medium kiwi, peeled and diced
• 2 cups spinach
• ½ avocado
• 1 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
• 1 ½ cup milk

Mix all of the ingredients for the berry layer in a blender until smooth. Pour into four glasses. Clean blender. Mix all of the ingredients for the green layer blender until smooth. Pour over the berry layer in each glass. Enjoy!

(Serves 4)

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