Smoothies are a great way to pack in a lot of nutrients and vitamins, especially during the winter months when we may not be getting as much fresh produce. Here are some smoothie recipes loaded with winter superfoods:
Cranberry-Orange Smoothie: Blend together 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1 orange (peeled and segmented), 1 banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, and a handful of ice.
Pomegranate Smoothie: Blend together 1 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon honey, and a handful of ice.
Green Smoothie: Blend together 1 cup kale, 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1 banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, and a handful of ice.
Sweet Potato Smoothie: Blend together 1/2 cup cooked sweet potato, 1 banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a handful of ice.
Carrot-Ginger Smoothie: Blend together 1 cup carrot juice, 1 banana, 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/2 cup almond milk, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, and a handful of ice.
All of these smoothies contain winter superfoods such as cranberries, pomegranate seeds, kale, sweet potato, and carrots, which are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial nutrients. Try incorporating these smoothies into your winter meal plan for a healthy and delicious boost!
