35+ Healthy Smoothie Recipes {plant based friendly!} • Fit Mitten Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest thing to put in a smoothie? ›

If you're looking to cut calories and sugar from your diet, water is the perfect choice for liquid for smoothies.

A healthy smoothie should include some protein and fiber to help keep you full and provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals—typically from fruits and vegetables.

This can be milk, or a dairy-free alternative such as soya or almond milk, natural or flavoured yogurt, fruit juice, or for a tropical flavoured smoothie, low-fat coconut milk or coconut water. It's important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit, as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged.

The Bottom Line

Certain drinks such as green tea, coffee and ginger tea may help boost metabolism, minimize hunger and increase satiety, all of which can facilitate weight loss. Additionally, these beverages contain beneficial nutrients like antioxidants and other powerful compounds that can benefit your health.

When you include leafy greens, berries, vegetables, fruits, and nuts in your smoothie, you will be able to easily add a lot of nutrients to your daily healthy diet. They not only contribute to weight loss but also boosts your immunity and gut health.

Adding the liquid first is important for a couple of reasons. The liquid acts as a solvent, dissolving any powders (hello protein powder) you might want to add. And when you turn the blender on, the liquid will whiz through the blades quickly and easily, drawing down other ingredients to be chopped up.

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

What is the healthiest way to sweeten a smoothie? ›

For example, you can use ripe fruits that are naturally sweet, such as bananas, mangoes, or berries, to sweeten your smoothie. Additionally, options like stevia, a calorie-free natural sweetener extracted from the stevia plant, offer a zero-calorie way to add sweetness to your smoothie.

Adding vegetables is a great way to get in more vitamins and minerals. They're loaded with fibre and a variety of nutrients for all sorts of health benefits. Vegetables like kale, spinach, beets, and carrots are commonly used in smoothies. For extra hydration, cucumbers or celery work wonders.

Milk vs.

Both have protein that helps keep you feeling full and energized. It's like having two awesome friends – each with their own strengths! So, whether you go for milk or yogurt in your smoothie, you're making a tasty and nutritious choice.

Some great superfood combos for smoothies include: Spinach, blueberries, Greek yogurt, chia seeds. Kale, mango, avocado, coconut water. Strawberries, flaxseed, cinnamon, almond milk.