5 Delicious Smoothie and Shake Recipes
Smoothies and shakes are a fantastic way of getting fruit and veggies into your body quickly and easily. If you’ve been reluctant to try a green smoothie because you’re worried about how the ‘green’ will taste, don’t worry!
Spinach is the best green vegetable to add to a smoothie, as it has a very mild flavour. You really only taste the fruit, trust me!
In this post I’m sharing my top 5 favourite smoothies and shakes. The ones I make most often that have become my ‘go-to’ recipes.
Don’t be afraid to play around with flavours and ingredients to suit your taste, and you’ll soon have your own shortlist of favourites.
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1. EASIEST EVER GREEN SMOOTHIE
I call my favourite green smoothie the easiest ever green smoothie, because it really is! It’s a great one to start with if you’ve never tried a green smoothie before. The mango and raspberries make a delicious flavour combo.
Get the recipe here: EASY GREEN SMOOTHIE
2. BEETROOT & CARROT RED SMOOTHIE
When you’re ready to move on and experiment with more vegetables in your smoothies, this is good one to try. It’s made with beetroot, carrot, apple and ginger, so it has a delicious natural sweetness.
Don’t just take my word for it, try this one for yourself: BEETROOT AND CARROT SMOOTHIE
3. IMMUNE BOOSTING WINTER SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is a good one to drink regularly during cold and flu season, or whenever you feel like your immune system needs a bit of a boost. It’s made with the delicious combination of orange, grapefruit, per and ginger.
Here’s the recipe: IMMUNE BOOSTER SMOOTHIE
4. STRAWBERRY AND WATERMELON SMOOTHIE
Give this refreshing smoothie a try when you need to quickly replenish your energy after a hard workout. The added bonus with this one is that the watermelon may help to relieve any post workout muscle soreness.
Give it a try: STRAWBERRY WATERMELON SMOOTHIE
5. BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
This simple banana protein shake is a great way to fuel your body before a workout, or to refuel afterwards. And there are lots of optional extras you can add to boost the nutrients even more.
Try this one yummy shake here: BANANA PROTEIN SHAKE
As always, share your pics on social media when you make any of these smoothies or shakes. @wendyswaytohealth and use the hashtag #wendyswaytohealth on Instagram.
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