Nutrient-Rich Recipes For Fruit Smoothies

Fruit smoothies can be commonly found at almost all restaurants or beverage bars near you. At present, more and more people are switching from sodas to fruit smoothies. The main reason for this shift is that fruit smoothies offer health benefits compared to common sodas. Aside from their healthy contents, fruit smoothies are also very delicious and refreshing that they can totally quench your thirst. Another nice thing about fruit smoothies is that you can easily make one at home. With a blender or a smoothie maker and the right ingredients of your favorite fruit smoothie at hand, you can instantly enjoy a healthy beverage. Fruit smoothie recipes can be found in cook books and they are also all over the internet. Try making these recipes for fruit smoothies below.

Sweet Mango Smoothie

Drinking mango smoothie will surely brighten up your day. With its sweet and luscious taste, mango is one of those fiber-rich fruits that facilitate proper digestion. Aside from that, this fiber-rich fruit is proven to lower cholesterol levels and is packed with vitamin E. This healthy smoothie treat is not just delicious to the taste but also beneficial for your health.

Making a glass of Sweet Mango Smoothie requires you the following ingredients.

1 mango.
1 small cup of skim milk.
1 tablespoon sugar.
2 tablespoons honey.
1 teaspoon lemon juice.
2 Ice cubes.

All you have to do is combine every ingredient into your blender or smoothie maker then blend until smooth. This smoothie is good for 1 serving.

Orange Twister Smoothie

This orange smoothie has a very fruity taste. You will also enjoy its citrus scent that comes from its fruit ingredients. Having orange as its main fruit ingredient, this smoothie treat is very rich in vitamin C which is known and proven to strengthen the immune system. This means that getting to drink this smoothie on a regular basis makes you less prone to flu and other related infections.

You will need the following ingredients to make a glass of Orange Twister Smoothie.

1 large juicy orange, peeled.
1 juicy pear, cored & chopped.
200g grapes.
1 lime slice.
2 large ice cubes.

The next thing for you to do is combine the orange, pear, and grapes into a blender or a smoothie maker then blend until smooth. Put those ice cubes into a glass then pour the smoothie mixture on. If you like, you can add lime for garnishing. This smoothie treat is good for 1 serving.

Coconut & Apple Smoothie

As the popular saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are not only tasty and juicy but are also very rich in fiber which aids in healthy digestion and weight loss. Other than that, this fruit is packed with nutrients that strengthens bones and prevents osteoporosis. Some studies also show that apples are good partners in diabetes management and cancer prevention.

The other main fruit ingredient for this particular smoothie is coconut. Coconut has been proven to be packed with vitamins and minerals that increase energy and proper digestion. Other than that, coconut has been proven to be helpful in preventing heart and degenerative diseases and even tooth decay.

The ingredients that you will need to make this delicious and tasty smoothie are listed below.

1 tablespoon of coconut milk.
½ banana, chopped into cubes.
¼ cup of apple juice.
¼ teaspoon of fresh ginger root.
2 small ice cubes or ½ cup crushed ice.

All you need to do next is to place all ingredients into a blender or smoothie maker then blend until smooth. This smoothie recipe is good for 2 servings.

Enjoy these three nutrient-rich recipes for fruit smoothies and live a healthy and splendid life.

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