Smoothies
Children, grown-ups, athletes, anyone in a hurry… everyone loves smoothies! Why? Because they’re practical, fast, delicious, and can make a balanced, healthy and fulfilling breakfast! With a little imagination, the possibilities are infinite.
Smoothies have three main ingredients:
Protein
to fill you up
Milk (plain or flavoured) Yogurt (Greek or regular, plain or flavoured) Soy beverage (plain or flavoured) Peanut or nut butter
Liquid
to provide vitamins, minerals, and the right texture
Fruit juice Almond beverage Rice beverage
Fruit
for a good dose of fibre and antioxidants
Fresh fruit Frozen fruit
Recipe ideas
Recipe ideas
- 250 mL (1 cup) milk
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) strawberry-banana juice
- 250 mL (1 cup) strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 125 mL (1/2 cup) vanilla Greek yogurt
- 250 mL (1 cup) orange juice
- 250 mL (1 cup) mango chunks (fresh or frozen)
- 30 mL (2 tbsp.) peanut butter
- 250 mL (1 cup) almond beverage
- 1 banana
Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.