Do you like the idea of a breakfast smoothie, but not the idea of making it?
A smoothie is a great, healthful option as long as it’s easy.
All of the following smoothie recipes are quick, have a few ingredients, and are gluten-free.
You can make them lactose-free quite easily by substituting nut milk products.
These recipes contain no added sugar, which is a huge bonus for those of us trying to cut back on that wicked sweetness.
The only before-hand prep required is freezing some bananas.
When our bananas start getting too ripe, I freeze them so that I always have a supply. You can chop them into a container, or freeze them whole. You will need to peel them before freezing because the peel gets black and slimy.
Here are some of our favorite smoothies. If you want a coffee kick, see our coffee smoothie.
A classic combination
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 c. plain yogurt or coconut yogurt about one big spoon scoop
- 1 c. almond milk
- 1 tsp. natural high-fat cocoa powder I like The Spice House
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
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Blend together and serve. I also like to add a dusting of cocoa powder to the top of the smoothie.
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tsp. natural cocoa powder I like The Spice House , or, if you have it, 2 scoops powdered cacao+greens blend
- handful of fresh power greens or spinach, kale, etc.
- 1/2 c. yogurt I usually just scoop a couple big spoonfuls out of the container
- 1 c. milk approximate
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Blend and Serve.
- 1 frozen banana
- 5-6 strawberries
- 1/2 c. yogurt again, just scoop a couple big spoonfuls out of the container
- 1 c. milk approximate
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Blend and Serve.
If you are accustomed to the sweet smoothies sold commercially, your 'buds may have to adjust. Try substituting the milk for some orange, pomegranate, or apple juice; or, add a bit of maple syrup or honey. Easy does it every time!
Edited and updated from a previous post on A. JoAnn.
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