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Whether you're looking for a smoothie that's flavorful, healthy, unique, or even grown-up with a twist of alcohol, one of the homemade recipes below will hopefully inspire you to get started today.
Looking for a milk-based smoothie to make a creamy warm-weather drink? There are smoothies with yogurt, ice cream, milk, and Greek yogurt, depending on your preference and recipe choice. And if creamy isn't your style, there are recipes that can be made with sorbet, ice, and juice. Smoothies are great for healthy eating and can help you obtain the antioxidants and vitamins our diets sometimes lack, especially during hot, busy summers - antioxidant-packed options can be made with a long list of fruits, vegetables, dairy products, teas, and spices.
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With summer quickly approaching, don't be caught in the heat without a healthy, frozen treat.
Banana Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe
This is like a comfort-food smoothie - good for a cold morning. The addition of cinnamon makes it taste like a Mexican horchata, but the spice's health benefits are wide-ranging, including everything from boosting memory to curing a cold.
INGREDIENTS
1 cup almond milk
½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
2 medium-sized bananas
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Ground nutmeg, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
In a blender, blend the almond milk, yogurt, bananas, and cinnnamon together. Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little nutmeg on the top.
Recipe Details
Prep time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Bad Boys Smoothie
Sorbet you say? Instead of the normal milk-base, this smoothie contains sorbet and antioxidant-packed boysenberries.
Apple à la Mode
Those with a sweet tooth, get ready for a smoothie that lives up to its name. It's made with applesauce, spices, and yogurt.
Ginger Berry Smoothie
This smoothie contains ginger, which aids in digestion, and multiple antioxidant-filled berries.
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