The Six Smoothie Choices That Will Help You Stay In Good Shape

If you want a breakfast that you can enjoy on the run without feeling guilty about it, consider these smoothies and you will be on your way to a healthy lifestyle.

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Feel Better Smoothie

This smoothie is good for soothing your belly, and it's chock-full of nutrients that will keep you healthy and energized all day long. If you have a different preference on fruit, feel free to add in or subtract from the recipe to make it more delicious.

1 cup cubed papaya

1 cup frozen sliced peaches

1 medium pear, skin optional

1 Tbsp flax seed grounded

1 tsp chopped ginger

1/2 c low-fat Greek yogurt

6 ice cubes

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Green Tea Smoothie

For an Asian-inspired smoothie, try this one on for size. Don't worry about the spinach if you've never had a smoothie containing this ingredient before. It's ridiculously good for you and combines well with grapes and avocado for a dash of protein and fiber. The recipe calls for a strongly-brewed green tea, which you can achieve by using double the green tea.

3 cup frozen white grapes

2 cup baby spinach

1 ½ cup strong brewed green tea, cooled

1 medium ripe avocado

2 tsp honey

Banana Spice Smoothie

Combine popular spices with the sweetness of banana with this recipe. Combine all the ingredients in your blender. This is good for the morning and introduces a quick hit of energy.

2 ripe bananas

2 cup vanilla/yogurt

½ tsp ground cinnamon

⅛ tsp ground nutmeg

⅛ tsp ground allspice

12 ice cubes

Immunity Smoothie

If you feel a cold coming on, fortify your body with the following recipe. Fresh fruit and melon are good for vitamins and is a dairy-free smoothie.

1 cup sliced or cubed mango

1 cup chopped cantaloupe

1/2 cup of pineapple fresh or canned

1/3 cup ground almonds

1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk

1 cup ice

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The Cherry Bomb

This smoothie has a taste as good as the name is fun. Kiwi usually goes with strawberry, but you will find it blends perfectly with cherries, O.J. and agave. This frozen beverage is packed with nutrients that your body needs.

3/4 cup frozen cherries

1 kiwi , peeled and quartered

1/4 cup orange juice

1/2 cup coconut water

3/4 tsp agave nectar

3 ice cubes

Antioxidant Smoothie

You will likely have all the ingredients for this simple recipe on hand and serves as a healthy breakfast that will keep you going all day. Go ahead, enjoy!

2 cups mixed frozen berries

1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice

1 cup water

Of course, now that you've read all these recipes, you might want to break out your old blender. If it's not working, hop online for some Cuisinart blender parts, and you will be enjoying a smoothie in no time.

Rizwan Ahmad

About the Author:
This article is contributed by Hannah Whittenly and posted by Rizwan Ahmad Author and founder of myfoodforu blog He is a blogger from India and he loves to share his thoughts by writing articles on  the different topics related to humanity,