No Regret Smoothies
Sugar cravings can be difficult to overcome. These nutrient-packed fruit smoothies are sure to hit the spot and save you from making a food choice that ends in regret. Whether it’s your breakfast to start the day off right, or an afternoon pick-me-up, when hunger strikes you can drink one of these healthy shakes!
Chocolate-Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie
A classic. The perfect sinfully sweet treat!
- 2 peeled and frozen bananas
- 2 cups of milk (almond or cow milk)
- ½ cup spinach or kale
- ½ scoop protein powder (optional)
- 1 Tbsp chia or flax seeds (optional)
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- Handful of ice
Blend & enjoy!
Serves 2
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
A way to indulge in the flavors of fall without any processed sugar!
- 2 peeled and frozen bananas
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp chia or flax seeds (optional)
- 2 cups of milk (almond or cow milk)
- 2 tsp honey OR 4 pitted dates
- Handful of ice
Blend & enjoy!
Serves 2
Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
Natural sugars from tropical fruit leaving you dreaming of lounging on the beach…
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 2 cups of milk (almond or cow milk) OR coconut water
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp chia or flax seeds (optional)
Blend & enjoy!
Serves 2
Adding healthy fats to smoothies helps you stay full for longer, so I always add either seeds or a nut butter! I love to use peanut or almond butter and chia, flax, or hemp seeds. These additions also provide good amounts of protein and fiber.
This post was written by Marissa Pender, Dietitian Intern for Johnston Health.
