5 Smoothie Recipes You Need to Try Right Now

In addition to being a delicious treat and a great way to cool off or wake up, smoothies are an easy way to get your daily intake of fruit, and even vegetables! Smoothies are incredibly versatile. Most smoothie recipes only require a simple substitution to make them dairy-free, nut-free, added sugar-free, and free of anything else you are trying to avoid. Smoothies are also a great snack option for healthy moms who are always looking to add more vegetables to their kids’ diet.

Looking for some inspiration? Get out the blender and try these 5 delectable smoothie combinations!

Banana Ginger

1 banana
_ cup vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
_ tsp fresh grated ginger

Bananas are a great source of potassium, which prevents those terrible leg cramps during exercise, making this smoothie the perfect pre-workout snack. Ginger can also aid digestion, along with the yogurt, and can help boost your immune system.

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Wake-up Smoothie

1 cup plain yogurt
1 banana
_ cup orange juice
6 frozen strawberries

This smoothie is packed with delicious fruit to give you a burst of energy in the morning and help you start your day. The natural sweetness of the juice and strawberries prevents you from needing to add any sugars or sweeteners.

Pineapple ÒYogurt-ShakeÓ

1 cup vanilla yogurt
6 ice cubes
1 cup pineapple chunks

Enjoy the indulgence of a milkshake without all the sugar! The refreshing “yogurt-shake” will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down like a typical dessert milkshake.

Easy Dairy-Free Smoothie

1 cup vanilla soy or almond milk
_ cup frozen blueberries
1 frozen sliced banana

Dairy-free and just as delicious, the soy or almond milk adds a rich and creamy texture to this sweet fruit smoothie. You can alter this dairy-free recipe however you like! Try hemp, coconut, or rice milk for a unique flavor. You can substitute blueberries with frozen pineapple for a pina colada twist!

Sweet Green Smoothie

1 frozen banana
1 orange, peeled
1 cup spinach
1 cup vanilla almond milk

The perfect green smoothie for beginners who arenÕt too enthused at the idea of drinking something green. The fruit and almond milk provide a creamy sweetness, while the incognito spinach adds a healthy dose of iron.

Love smoothies? We do too! For the best smoothie ingredients, you can always find an abundance of local and organic produce selections at Tidal Creek. Or, stop by Tidal CreekÕs Co-op Cafe and let us make you a smoothie! Our Cafe smoothie menu includes healthy, all natural, made fresh, organic smoothies and juices.

WhatÕs the strangest ingredient youÕve ever used in a smoothie? Let us know in the comments below!

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