Citrus smoothie recipes - The 14 Day Green Smoothie Plan: The Beginner's Guide To Losing 15 Pounds and Increasing Energy (2016)

The 14 Day Green Smoothie Plan: The Beginner's Guide To Losing 15 Pounds and Increasing Energy (2016)

Chapter 5. Citrus smoothie recipes

If you prefer a more citrus-like taste, then you're going to love these citrus smoothie recipes. If you find the are a little too sharp, then a pinch of sugar or a low-calorie sweetener may get rid of the sharpness for you.

Orange and ginger smoothie

Ingredients:

1 orange

Half a tablespoon of grated ginger

1 tablespoon of maple syrup

A quarter of a cup of carrot juice

Half a cup of milk

A quarter of a cup of yogurt

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Strawberry and banana smoothie

Ingredients:

Half a cup of strawberries

1 banana

1 cup of milk

A dusting of cinnamon

A tablespoon of maple syrup

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Peach and blueberry smoothie

Ingredients:

1 and a half cups of peach

Half a cup of blueberries

Three-quarters of a cup of milk

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Berrylicious smoothie

Ingredients:

A cup of blueberries

1 banana

A sprinkling of cinnamon

A teaspoon of cocoa powder

Half a cup of spinach

Half a cup of mango

Enough milk to fill to the top

Juice the solid ingredients until they are smooth, then add the milk, juice the ingredients again. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Orange, grapefruit and spinach smoothie

Ingredients:

1 orange

A quarter of a grapefruit

Half a cup of spinach

1 handful of raspberries

A tablespoon of chia seeds

3 strawberries

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Pineapple, broccoli and pear smoothie

Ingredients:

Half a cup of pineapple chunks

Half a cup of broccoli

1 pear

Enough water to fill to the top

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Mango, kiwi and banana smoothie

Ingredients:

A cup of chopped mango

1 kiwi fruit (Peeled)

1 banana

2 cups of plain yogurt

1 cup of chopped pineapple

A cup of ice cubes

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Kiwi and banana energy boost smoothie

Ingredients:

3 kiwis

1 banana

A handful of spinach

A cup of milk

A cup of hemp seeds

1 teaspoon of sunflower seeds

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Blueberry, strawberry and banana smoothie

Ingredients:

A cup of blueberries

4 strawberries

1 banana

A handful of spinach

A cup of milk

2 tablespoons of chia seeds

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.


Strawberry, mint and spinach smoothie

Ingredients:

5 strawberries

A teaspoon of mint leaves

1 cup of spinach

A cup of water

2 cups of milk

Juice the ingredients until they are smooth. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.

Some of the above recipes are quite bulky, so please make sure that if you add extra water or milk if you need to. Alternatively, you may want to add some fruit juice instead, to give you that extra citrus kick, or to simply ensure you eat a larger variety of fruit every day.

If you find that your citrus smoothie is quite bulky or full of lumps, please chew the lumps, rather than swallowing them down. This will help to ensure that your body produces less gas, and it will also make you feel fuller for a bit longer too.