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.