Feeling bloated? Your digestion could be the culprit!
This Blast is packed with the fiber-friendly ingredients your body needs to feel its best. Pineapple's bromelain fights inflammation, celery is renowned as a digestive aid and ginger has been known to fight nausea and belly discomfort. Together, their forces join for a drink that's delightfully sweet and refreshing.
INGREDIENTS
How to: Place 8 frozen strawberries, ½
cup plain kefir or pourable plain yogurt, and ½ cup shredded,
unsweetened coconut into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Spark it up with 2 tablespoons rolled oats, pinch ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons flax meal, or protein powder.
How to: Place ½ cup frozen kale, ½ cup
frozen pineapple, ½ cup plain kefir or pourable plain yogurt, and ¼ cup
water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to freak this one out.
How to: Place 8 pieces frozen mango
(about ¾ cup) and ½ cup So Delicious coconut milk into a blender. Blend
until smooth. Then add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and pulse just a few
times to combine. Serves 1.
Extras: You can add ground nutmeg, protein powder, or 2 tablespoons shredded, unsweetened coconut.4. Bananarama
How to: Place 1 peeled frozen banana, 2
tablespoons peanut or almond butter, 2 tablespoons cacao powder, and
1/3 cup water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Throw in protein powder, 2 tablespoons shredded,
unsweetened coconut, a handful of raw almonds, pinch ground cinnamon, or
2 tablespoons rolled oats.
How to: Place 1 green apple (with skin,
cored, and cut into chunks), ½ cup frozen spinach, ½-inch piece peeled,
fresh ginger (cut into small pieces), and ½ cup water into a blender.
Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Blend in ½ of an avocado or fresh lime juice.
How to: Place 1 red bell pepper
(quartered, stem and seeds removed), 1 peeled navel orange, and 1
tablespoon coconut oil into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Spice it up with cayenne pepper or ground cinnamon.
How to: Place ¾ cup frozen blueberries,
1 tablespoon almond butter, and ½ cup unsweetened almond milk into a
blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Add 2 tablespoons unsweetened, shredded coconut, a
peeled frozen banana, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons
rolled oats, ½-inch piece peeled, fresh ginger, or 2 tablespoons flax
meal.8. La Isla Bonita
How to: Place 1 peeled frozen banana, ½ cup frozen kale, and ½ cup coconut water into a blender. Blend until smooth. Serves 1.
Extras: Add a boost of protein powder, a handful of raw almonds, or ¼ cup frozen blueberries.
Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
4 cups seeded, cubed watermelon
8 ounces fat-free lemon yogurt
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled
1 tablespoon honey
5 ice cubes
Directions:
Place all ingredients into blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and frothy.
