Healthy Smoothie Recipes
6 Fruits and Vegetables Healthy Smoothie Recipes that will give you energy all day long
My kids leave for school at all hours in the morning so my goal is to make them something quick and healthy! Smoothies are the ultimate way to jam pack as much nutrition as possible into one drink. These 6 Superfood Smoothies are the perfect meal and full of vitamins which will keep them energized and their minds sharp. The key is the smoothies must taste amazing or my kids won't drink them! I sneak in handfuls of spinach without them even detecting it since it has such a mild flavor yet is such a nutritional powerhouse.
Since smoothies are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and protein -- the options are endless. We mix it up with lots of variety so the smoothies don't get boring. I am posting our fabulous six superfood smoothies which are filled with superfoods that will start your mornings off right.
AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE HEALTHY JOURNEY:
Here is where I am going to get a little personal. I was a healthy and active girl when I got hit with an autoimmune disease that rocked my world. I visited the doctor and he performed an insane amount of blood tests to figure out what was going on with my body.
I was dealing with the debilitating effects of several autoimmune diseases -- rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis diseases, among others.
I didn't think I would be dealing with arthritis in my 30's! My weight had even skyrocketed for no apparent reason (which will put any woman in a tailspin).
After many blood tests confirmed I was dealing with several autoimmune issues, I was referred to both a rheumatologist and endocrinologist to deal with the effects of my immune system going haywire. The specialists wanted to put me on a host of medications to help with the swelling and inflammation, all with a list of negative side effects. I felt as if I was ALWAYS at the doctor. I didn't want to just put on a band-aid.
I went home and my husband and I just sobbed together on the couch (which he may not like me admitting publicly since he is not a crier), afraid of what the future might hold. After a good cry, I felt determined to figure out what the ROOT cause of my health issues was. I started studying like crazy. I began driving around to every library in town, picking up stacks of health books, and researching everything I could about my disease. I became a full-on nerd!
I kept reading over and over about the powerful healing powers of whole foods. After much research, I decided to implement a 30-day healthy food plan. It included only cold-pressed juices, whole food smoothies, vegetables, fresh fruit, fish, and chicken. Nothing else.
Being the baker that I am, it just about killed me! Okay truth be told....in reality, it gave me new life! I supplemented my diet with a whole host of herbs that help with inflammation and autoimmune disorders. I filled my refrigerator with the freshest ingredients and spent hours at a time creating smoothies and filling glass jars with them. I drank everything from raw fermented beet juice to cleanse my liver to lemon turmeric drinks to help calm my inflammation.
Here is a photo that was taken in Texas of a week's worth of healthy whole foods that I ate to try to heal myself and relieve some of my symptoms. It's amazing at what happened after going 30 days eating this way!
After several weeks, my swelling drastically improved and I was able to move around with ease. The best part was going to visit the doctor for another round of blood tests and finding out that the most alarming results were reversed! I still had a long way to go but this was a start. I still have to treat my Hashimoto's thyroiditis disease with Synthroid but I have found some natural supplements to help me feel better. I am not a doctor but will share some things that have helped me.
Here are some of the healing vitamins, herbs and supplements that have helped me with my autoimmune diseases:
(click on the links to purchase supplement for a discounted Amazon.com or Vitacost.com price)
Tumeric or Tumeric Force-- for reducing inflammation
Stress Reduction Herbs -- Rhodiola, Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Siberian Ginseng, Perfect Calm Multivitamin. Holy Basil-- helps calm, reduce stress and adrenal support
Vitamin D -- immune support and energy
Vitamin B12 -- natural energy booster
Magnesium -- natural relaxer, calms nerves, good for ADHD.
Vitamin C -- immune system booster
Selenium -- very helpful if you have a thyroid disorder
Probiotics or Refrigerated Probiotics -- the gateway to gut health. Helps to rebalance gut flora.
Fish Oil or Whole Fish Oil-- a great source of omega-3's.
Fermented Foods -- Kefir, Kimchi, Sauerkraut
Bone Broth -- helps with gut issues
L-Glutamine, Berberine, Digestive Enzymes
Vital Proteins Collagen or Unflavored Collagen Protein -- good source of protein and helps the gut lining repair.
There are so many out there dealing with the effects of autoimmune diseases and I would LOVE to hear your story and what has helped you. Please feel free to leave a comment below and share your story. I believe we can all learn from each other. Knowledge is power and when we take our own health into our hands, we can invoke a healthy change.
I LOVE to read, study, and learn from the experts in the industry. I have found several books that are very helpful and will share my favorites. Click on the link below for more information.
An Epidemic of Absence: A New Way of Understanding Allergies and Autoimmune Diseases,
Hashimoto's Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back
If you would like to know specifically what I did to help mine and what I continue to do to stay off medication (besides my thyroid medication for Hashimoto's disease since my thyroid no longer functions), you can reach out to me at melissa@modernhoney.com.
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List of Healthy Superfoods:
- Kale – insanely low in calories, powerful anti-oxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, and helpful for arthritis and autoimmune diseases
- Spinach – the beauty of spinach lies in how easy it is to disguise the taste. It’s mild tasting yet packed with vitamins, has anti-cancerous properties, and is one of the healthiest foods on the planet
- Blueberries - one of the highest antioxidant capacities of all fruit which helps to combat free radicals in your body
- Strawberries - just one serving provides more vitamin c than an orange while being low in natural sugars
- Greek Yogurt - double the protein and half the carbs as regular yogurt
- Cucumber – since it’s 95% water, it’s an incredible detoxifier and helps with liver and kidney function
- Lemon – one of the most important items to stock in your kitchen as it’s a highly effective cleansing agent and cuts through the bitterness of greens
- Banana – an essential in smoothies as it adds creaminess, a touch of sweetness, and helps you feel full longer plus, it’s rich in potassium and fiber and gives you natural energy
- Turmeric - anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties
- Ginger - aids in digestion and supports the immune system
- Chia + Flaxseeds - rich is Omega-3 and fiber benefits
After years and years of my mother-in-law telling me that the Vitamix is the greatest appliance ever made, I bit the bullet and bought one. I am so grateful because I use it every single day. Plus, it purees the spinach so much that you can't taste it at all. It's seriously amazing! You can buy one here.
If you are looking to add fruit and vegetable JUICE recipes to your diet as well, click HERE for my Healthy Juice Cleanse Recipes.
For extra detoxification benefits, a lemon turmeric flush first thing in the morning will do the trick. This isn't for the faint of heart. It's super simple.
Lemon Turmeric Flush Drink:
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Lemon, squeezed
- ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
- ⅛ teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Stevia or 1 Tablespoon Honey or Real Maple Syrup
- Serves 2
Mix together, water, lemon juice, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper (optional) and cinnamon. Add stevia, honey or maple syrup to taste. The cayenne pepper adds a kick to it so not everyone can handle it.
If you are looking for MORE JUICE CLEANSE RECIPES, CLICK HERE.
If I am suffering from anything - from allergies to autoimmune issues to overeating the night before, this helps to clean out my liver and belly. I woke up this morning with swollen eyes caused by allergies and this drink helped the swelling go down quickly. You can drink it heated up or drink it cold straight out of the refrigerator. We make a large pitcher and keep in the refrigerator to last a week. We give it a good stir and guzzle it down.
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6 Healthy Superfood Smoothies
Equipment
Ingredients
Babe Ruth Strawberry Pineapple Banana Smoothie:
- 1 cup Strawberries
- ½ cup Pineapple
- 1 Banana
- 2 cups Orange Juice
- ½ cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 cup Spinach optional
- 1 Tablespoon Chia or Flaxseeds optional
- Ice
Sweet Cherry Almond Smoothie:
- 1 ½ cups Cherries frozen
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 1 scoop Protein Powder
- 1 Banana
- Ice
- Optional: top with unsweetened coconut flakes + almond butter
Lovely Greens Smoothie:
- 1 cup Pineapple
- 2 cups Spinach
- ½ cup Grapes
- 1 ½ cup Orange Juice
- 1 Banana
- Ice
Chocolate Powerhouse Smoothie:
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
- ½ cup Blueberries
- 1 cup Spinach
- 1 Banana
- 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
- Ice
Youthful Glow Green Smoothie:
- 2 Handfuls approximately 2 cups Kale or Power Greens Mix
- 2 Handfuls approximately 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 cups Pure Apple Juice
- ½ Cucumber
- ½ Lemon squeezed (for extra benefits, use the juice from an entire lemon)
- 1 Banana
- Ice
- Optional:
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated
- https://www.modernhoney.com/youthful-glow-green-smoothie/
Peachy Mango Smoothie:
- 1 cup Peaches
- 1 cup Mangoes
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Orange Juice
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon Ginger
Instructions
- Add ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Add ice depending on temperature preference.
- Frozen bananas work best in smoothies. Peel, slice in half, and place in a large Ziploc bag in the freezer overnight.
- Add more spinach and kale to increase nutritional benefits.
Nutrition
I would LOVE to hear from you about how you have benefited from drinking smoothies or juices and how you like these 6 Healthy Superfood Smoothies. Share with your friends on Facebook, Pinterest, and Yummly. Thank you, as always, for your support. xoxo
Happy Blending!
You can also find a recipe for my pitaya dragon fruit smoothie bowl HERE.
Susan Mac
Thank you for sharing your inspirational journey and recipes. I've only tried the Lemon Turmeric flush drink so far but love it. I've heard alot about turmeric absorption and requiring fresh ground pepper to be consumed with it or within 2 -3 hours prior to consuming the turmeric for the body to absorb the curcumin and enhance the benefits of turmeric. Have you tried adding fresh ground pepper to this drink or do you think this would benefit this recipe any? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the subject.
Thanks!
Cami
Thanks for the great ideas and thanks for sharing some of your journey with us. It is encouraging to hear others success stories in dealing with autoimmune dease. I have been dealing with auto immune dease too and have seen tons of success stories centered around healthy diets. The biggest issue I run into is that when my auto immune is acting up then I am just too sick and weak to prepare food. I plan to freeze the ingredients together for a single serving of these smoothies including frozen juice. Then I just have get someone to toss it into the blender with a little bit of hot water.
Vanessa
Hi, I cant wait to try these recipes!
Do you have your 30 day meal plan on your blog?
hellllooooo
I am doing a Gt project and these recipes are helping and i am also doing a 30 day meal plan for april
Eileen
Hi Melissa! I am so happy for you that you have been able to turn your health towards the better through your own hard work and initiative. I have also been feeling the effects of poor health as a result of simply how I grew up. About two years ago I finished working a stressful job, got married, and had a beautiful baby. I knew at that time I wanted to feel truly knowledge about food and health and give my baby a different future. I decided to enroll in the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition (CSNN) course and it was the best decision I ever made. I am still working to implement the teachings in my own life and am wishing you the best on your healing journey. We can all only do the best with what we are given and that is all that is expected of us. Some great books I recommend are Eating Alive by John Matsen and Allergies: Disease in Disguise by Carolee Bateson Koch. All the best to you!
Donell Bowe
Thank you for sharing this information
andrea
Hello!
I want to try these smoothies for my daughter who is 6 years old and suffers from hashimotos and was just diagnosed with type 1 diabetes.
With regards to that...the nutritional information states a set 27 carbs i believe. So all 6 smoothies have the same nutritional value? And what would you say a serving size is.
Asking due to insulin injections based on carbs.
Thank you so mucj
Cynthia Gomez-Gilmore
I also had the same problem,that had developed from having several knee surgeries. I had to have a picc line put in my arm for over 6weeks. Then had to have blood drawn every week after that. I was cocerned that I was not going to be able to deal with all that was wrong. I cried many times and then I had spoke with my daughter to let her know what was going on. My daughter was already into juicing so she decided to put on it. The results were great , my blood test were getting better each time and losing weight too. I never felt healthier. My energy level was fantastic. My pAin was non existant now. I'm truely blessed my got on juicing which I have only been on it for 3weeks
Marc Bourdin
thanks for your smoothies recipes.;
it s helpfull to have a recipe card when you start because it helps saving about looking for the proportions
these days are bank holidays so it s the perfect time to go on a healthy new routine.
thanks for sharing.
Brie
Hi! I'm a college student who really doesn't care for vegetables but I did your youthful glow smoothie and it was DELICIOUS! couldn't even taste the veggies! This is a great recipe and I'm excited to try more 🙂
Gaynell
I am making your bread as I type this, but I thought your information on inflammation was very informative. I like the idea of the lemon drink in the morning... i love lemon water. I thought your smoothie recipes were fun, but you don't seem to add very many greens. I haven't made them for a while, but I was going to start back up. I always do 3 and 3... three veggies and three fruits. Spinach, kale, carrots. Banana, apple, and some other frozen fruit. Sometimes I add protein, sometimes tomatoes if we have lots. I drink them for breakfast, and they last an hour or so before I'm hungry, unfortunately. I wish they lasted longer. 🙂 What are your thoughts?
Mallory Gantner
Hey there! I know you didn't ask me, but I thought I might be able to answer your question about the smoothies being more filling. I'm not sure which smoothies of hers you tried, but from what I've found, you need a good amount of protein and fat in your smoothies, in addition to the fruits and veggies, in order for them to sustain you for at least 2-3 hours. For example, adding protein powder, milk or yogurt, and some kind of nut butter (almond, cashew, peanut) will really help to make the smoothie more filling. The amount of protein and fat you need depends on your weight and activity level. My favorite smoothie for lunch or as an energizing snack, contains the following: 1 frozen banana, 1 tbsp creamy peanut butter, 1 cup Greek yogurt and 1 cup of dairy milk (cow or goat). Super filling and delicious!! I hope this helps you : )
Benny
Adding two tablespoon of either chia seed or flax seed will make any smoothie more filling
Peggy
Bread recipe? Where can I find that, please? Thanks
CM Denning
Do you know that tomatoes cause inflammation??
Look up night shade vegetables..
These are all vegetables known to produce inflammation..
Rohit chaudhary
Hi Melissa,
I loved all of your posts, they all are amazing,
U have provided great knowledge and tasty smoothies recipe, I loved them all.
Keep posting such best contents ❤
Chelsea @ Mae's Menu
Thanks so much for sharing your story and your recipes. I'm so glad that you're feeling better and am just blown away by the role that food plays in our health!
I love the different options that you shared. Many of these recipes are going on my list to try this summer!
Jaimie
Hi can you drink all these in a day? Like a smoothie diet?
Lee
Hey thanks for sharing your journey with us! I pray you continue to heal and stay on the upside. I am excited to add these to my daily regimen. One thing I'm learning is to start now until something happens, so thanks again !!! <3
Sonia Bridge
Hi Melissa, thank you for sharing your smoothie recipe and for your story. I enjoy making smoothies and this has inspired me to start making them again with a new purpose. I want to feel healthier.
I do have a question for you, you mentioned in your article Perfect Calm Multivitamin. Where do you buy this from?
Bansil Dobariya
I like drinking smoothies every day, thank you for sharing this article
Carrie
Hi Melissa,
I love all your recipes!! I am dying to know where you got those awesome wine glasses...oops I mean smoothie glasses from? The ones with the scalloped gold bottoms.
Thank you!!
Beth K
Thanks for this ... I am going through a major flare=up right now and am looking for a way to combat it.
I want to throw out there that my autoimmune issues started up after I got silicone implants following a breast cancer diagnosis. There are many women experiencing autoimmune from silicone (from both augmentation and reconstruction). In the event anyone is suffering from this, it will continue to get worse unless you find an alternative to Silicone! There's a group with over 100K women on Facebook and this has recently been covered in Oprah magazine. God bless!
Helen
Hi Melissa
I would love to hear more about your experiences dealing with autoimmune disorders
I am currently diagonised with Hashimotos disease, celiac disease, aneamia etc
I have a Very weak immune system
Can u share the supplements or food recipes that you have followed to quickly boost your immune system? Any advice on this is highly appreciated
I love your website and want to try all of your smoothie recipes
Is kale good to consume when you have thyroid disorders?
Taranjeet Singh
Amazing! Thanks alot for this quick recipe