5 Smoothie Recipes to Start Your Morning Off Right!
No matter how prepared I am the night before, my mornings always seem a little rushed! Smoothies have become my go-to during the week as I can make it the night before, pop it in the fridge and run out the door with it in the morning. I am such a creature of habit and make the exact same smoothie every morning for breakfast but I think change is upon me!! I have enlisted some of my instgram foodie friends to share some of their favourite smoothie recipes with us today and I know that they may just get me a tad more excited to rise and shine!
1. @megscucina AKA Megan Gardner
"Smoothies have been my go to breakfast for the past four or five months now - I think I could blend this combo in my sleep!
Berry Beauty Smoothie
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 heaping scoop of almond butter
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- 1/2 cup frozen berries (whatever your preference - I usually go for what’s on sale!)
- Pinch of cinnamon and 1 scoop vanilla protein
**You can add more almond milk or water if you want to make it less thick. I usually do this if I’m on the go and want to drink it with a straw. BUT on the weekends I use this combo as a base for yummy smoothie bowls so a thicker consistency is better."
2. @training2xl AKA Alena Luciani
"My favourite post workout meal is a stacked smoothie (nut milk+protein+greens+healthy fat+fruit). This ensures I cover all my bases for both macro and micronutritents"
Fun Fruit Smoothie
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein
- handful of spinach
- heaping tablespoon of almond butter
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- Sprinkles to garnish!
3. @tarynshealthyeats AKA Taryn Thomas
"By adding healthy fats, fibre, protein and greens to your smoothie I guarantee you will stay fuller longer. It's my go to on a regular basis- it's amazing fuel to start your day or to refuel after a workout!"
Fab 4 Smoothie
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 handful of baby spinach
- 1 scoop of vegan vanilla protein
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 cup frozen berries
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- dash of cinnamon
- 2-3 ice cubes
Blend and Enjoy!
4. @methodtothemegness AKA Meg O'Neill
"This is my fav right now!"
Green Giant
- 2 cups of almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla sunwarrior vegan protein
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1/3 of a frozen banana
- 1/2 cup frozen spinach
- 1 tsp Maca powder
5. @thehealthysweetpotato AKA Jessica Dalliday
"With vibrant flavours of ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg, this smoothie is so creamy and flavourful, it’s almost like your are actually drinking a pie!! Amazing. Hope you enjoy!!"
Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- 1.5 cups of unsweetened nut milk (almond or cashew are my go-tos)
- 1/2 banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon of peanut butter (could sub almond or other nut/seed butter)
- 1 Scoop of vanilla vegan protein powder (I use Sunwarrior vanilla classic or warrior blend
- 1/3 cup of pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp of pumpkin pie spice
- 1 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp of ginger
- 2-4 ice cubes
- additional cinnamon and carob chips for topping**optional
Thank you ladies for sharing your recipes! Can't wait to try! Comment and share your favourite smoothie blend below!
xo
E.