A smoothie can work wonders to your health, especially when allergy and flu season kicks in. Smoothies gained popularity with the invention of the blender in the 1920s and now they are considered a great meal to improve overall health. From protein-based smoothies to superfood smoothie bowls, this breakfast meal is easy to prepare and packed with many nutrients. Smoothies contain good sources of protein, fiber, and vitamins that help balance weight and improve the immune system. We have compiled the most delicious and immune-boosting smoothies that will beat the cold.
Tropical Avocado smoothie
Ingredients
1 ripe avocado
1 cup of baby spinach
½ cup of dates
1 cup of coconut water
1 tbsp spirulina lime
1 tbsp of pink Himalayan sea salt
Preparation
1- Put all the liquid ingredients first and then add the solid ingredients inside the blender.
2- Blend until a smooth consistency.
Immune-Boosting Berry Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup of strawberries
½ cup of blueberries
½ cup of raspberries
1 tbsp chia seeds
¼ cup of almond milk
1 entire orange
Preparation
1- Put all the berries inside the fridge until frozen.
2- You can add the entire juice of one orange or add ½ of the juice and ½ of the orange inside the blender.
3- Blend all ingredients until you get a smooth consistency.
Mango and Turmeric Smoothie
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
1 banana
½ tbsp turmeric powder
1 cup frozen mango chunks
Preparation
1- Add the liquid ingredients first, followed by the banana and mango.
2- Blend for 40-60 seconds until smooth.
Spinach Energy Smoothie
Ingredients
1 ½ cup of baby spinach
1 cup of sweet apple juice
½ cup of frozen blueberries
1 tsp of ginger
1 tbsp of maple syrup
Preparation
1- Chop the spinach and peel the ginger.
2- Put all the ingredients in the blender and liquify.
Vitamin C Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups of frozen mango chunks
2 cups frozen slices
2 cups of greek yogurt
1 cup orange juice
¼ cup of honey
1 banana
1 cup of pineapple chunks
Preparation
1- Put all ingredients in the blender and blend until everything is creamy.