Smoothies are gaining popularity not only because they are a complete meal in themselves packed with the nutrition of fruits and veggies, but also because they are quick and easy to prepare, be it when you are getting late and have to quickly whip yourself up a healthy breakfast, or when you just want to treat your tummy to a special treat.
So here are 20 best recipes we have collected from across the web to help us enjoy these healthy and tasty concoctions to the fullest.
1.Chocolate Chip Cookie and Vanilla Ice Cream Shake
Take one cup of vanilla ice cream, ten chocolate chip cookies and a small amount of milk. Add the chocolate chips. Blend them. Adjust the consistency by adding small quantities of milk. Mix in a small amount of mint chocolate for a unique minty twist. Serve chilled.
2. Crazy Cupcake Shake
Add a quarter teaspoon of almond extract to one cup of milk. Add crumbled cupcakes or leftover sponge cakes. Add sprinkles.
3. Peanut Butter–Banana Shake
Take two bananas, one cup yogurt, quarter cup peanut butter and half cup milk. Blend. Peanut butter is rich in protein. Foods rich in protein are required for muscle development and a healthy body overall.
4. Super Healthy Green Smoothie Recipe
Take half cup carrot juice, 1 cup of orange juice, 1 cup of roughly chopped banana and a cup of spinach. Combine all these ingredients in blender and blend until they turn smooth. This smoothie helps drive away the winter blues and is also a great treat for your tummy.
5. Banana Ginger Soothing Smoothie
This smoothie helps prevent and cure nausea, heartburn and other stomach troubles. Take freshly chopped ginger, honey, one cup of chopped bananas and one cup of milk. Blend until it turns smooth.
6. Very Berry Milkshake
Get set go with this healthy fruit-packed smoothie recipe.
Take half a cup of strawberries, raspberries, cherries and blueberries each. Combine all these ingredients in a blender and add lemon juice impart taste. Adjust consistency with quantity of lemon juice.
7. Papaya Milkshake
Cut one small papaya into chunks.
Add half a cup yogurt and a small amount of vanilla extract infused milk.
8. Soymilk Smoothie
Soymilk is an excellent substitute for milk because it is packed with nutrients that keep you healthy and strong.
9. Mango Madness
Peel and chop one ripe mango. Blend until it turns smooth.
Add milk as desired.
10. Berry Vanilla Sensation
Combine one cup of raspberries, strawberries, and pineapple juice each. Add small quantities of yogurt. Blend until it turns smooth.
11. Classic Vanilla Milkshake
This is an all time favourite classic milk shake.
To prepare, blend two scoops of basic vanilla ice-cream to vanilla extract infused milk. Serve chilled.
12. Pomegranate and Berry Bonanza
Blend a concoction of a cup of strawberries and two pomegranates. Add lemonade to achieve desired consistency.
13. Cappuccino Smoothie
Add two tablespoons of ground coffee to milk. Add crumbled chocolate chip cookies. Then add a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Blend. Enjoy the party in your mouth.
14. Fruits and Oats Smoothie
Blend all your favourite fruits ranging from strawberries and bananas and a bowl of oats. Add half a cup of milk.
15. Blueberry and Banana Smoothie
Blend a cup of chopped banana and blueberries each. Add non-fat vanilla yogurt. Blend till smooth.
16. Avocado and Spinach Smoothie
Peel and chop a cup each of apples, spinach and avocado each. Blend. Add lemon juice to achieve the desired consistency.
17. Raspberry Beetroot Smoothie
Raspberry can be substituted with oranges. Blend two oranges and a cup of chopped beetroot and raspberries each. Blend.
18. Oranges and Grapes Summer Smoothie
Blend a cup of grapes and two oranges. Serve chilled. Add mint leaves for garnishing.
19. Tomato Smoothie
Blend tomatoes and serve chilled. You can also add some lime for a tangy twist. It is perfect for summers.
20. Best Chocolate Milkshake
This is one truly indulgent treat. Add chocolate hazelnut andmix it in basic chocolate milkshake for a unique taste. Top it with marshmallows and have loads of fun.