6 Smoothie Recipes For Every Health-Conscious Bride-To-Be

Smoothie Recipes For All Health Conscious BridesThey say, you are what you eat. And if you are looking to glow-up from the inside out before the D-day, take a closer look at your diet. The starting point to adopt a healthy lifestyle is improving your gut health. Starting your day with a nutrient-rich smoothie is a good idea, not just for health conscious brides-to-be, but everyone for that matter. Being a low-carb option, it is perfect to help you shed a few kilos. Even on days when you crave for a delicious recipe that can work as a mid-day snack, there's nothing more gratifying than indulging in a scrumptious smoothie loaded with vitamins and nutrients. You can also do away with diary by picking almond or soy milk, or even make yourself a green smoothie for that much-need detox. An added bonus? You can literally whip it up within minutes and without much effort.

Here are a few versions of healthy smoothie recipes to try out.

1.Spinach Smoothie

The benefits of spinach are plenty. And if you don’t enjoy eating it as a vegetable, why not blitz it up with some organic honey to quench your thirst?

Ingredients
1 cup coconut water
2 cups baby spinach
1 cup pineapple
Organic honey as per taste

Method:
In a blender, add all ingredients and blend it until smooth.


2. Banana-Berry Nut Smoothie

This sweet but healthy blend of banana and berries is packed with nutrients and works as the perfect antioxidant-rich breakfast to give you a boost of energy.

Ingredients
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 banana
1/2 cup mixed berries (strawberry and blueberries)
2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
1 tbsp mixed seeds (flax and chia seeds)

Method:
In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.


3. Blueberry – Coconut Smoothie

A wholesome meal packed with multiple benefits, this one is for every bride who wants that coveted glow. Chia seeds offer protein, fibre and omega 3s, blueberries are packed with antioxidants, cinnamon adds a punch of flavour while combating inflammation and coconut water will keep you hydrated.

Ingredients
½ cup of blueberries
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 tsp chia seeds
½ cup almond milk
½ cup coconut water

Method:
In a blender, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.


4. Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie

This tasty option can even be consumed as a soup. The thick, creamy smoothie’s taste will remind you of After Eight chocolate.  

Ingredients
1 avocado
1 banana
1 tbsp yoghurt
A splash of almond milk depending on how thick you like the smoothie
2 big handfuls of spinach
1 small celery stick sliced
Fresh mint leaves and extra for garnish
1 tsp of raw cacao powder

Method:
Blend all ingredients except the mint leave and raw cacao powder until it is nice and creamy. Dust with cacao powder and decorate with mint leaves.


5. Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie

Looking for a dense and thick smoothie recipe? Then this one is for you. Wholesome and high in protein, the banana-peanut butter smoothie will leave you full for a long time.

Ingredients
1 small banana
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp creamy peanut butter

Method:
In blender, combine banana, milk and peanut butter. Blend until the mixture is smooth and frothy. You can choose to top it off with flax and chia seeds.


6. Coffee Coconut Smoothie

Substitute your daily cup of espresso with this healthy smoothie packed with a rich coffee flavour.

Ingredients:
1 cup carton coconut milk
½ cup coconut water
1tsp cacao powder
1 tsp oats
1/2 banana
1 tsp almond butter
1 espresso shot

Method:
Blitz all ingredients in a blender and it’s ready to drink.

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