{"id":53619,"date":"2024-04-29T06:15:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T06:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=53619"},"modified":"2024-04-29T09:48:41","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T09:48:41","slug":"tasty-healthy-smoothie-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/tasty-healthy-smoothie-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Smoothie Recipes To Start Your Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re not a breakfast person, don&#8217;t have the time to make a proper meal in the morning, or are in need of a boost of good <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/seasonal-fruit-vegetable-chart-south-africa\/\">fruits and veg<\/a>, then we suggest starting your morning with a refreshing healthy smoothie. Once you know the fundamentals and build up an arsenal of delicious and nutritious ingredients, making smoothies will become second nature.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/carrot-cake-smoothie-bowl\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-40665\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Carrot-Cake-Smoothie-Bowl-1-x-56.jpg\" alt=\"Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Carrot-Cake-Smoothie-Bowl-1-x-56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Carrot-Cake-Smoothie-Bowl-1-x-56-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/Carrot-Cake-Smoothie-Bowl-1-x-56-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nTo get you started, we&#8217;ve outlined our top tips and tricks when it comes to making the creamiest, most nourishing smoothie. Try one of these healthy smoothie recipes to get your day started \u2013 they are delicious and quick to make, with a bit of meal prep.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Top Tips for Healthy Smoothie Making<\/h3>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <strong>Be prepared!<\/strong> Have the recipe you want to make in mind and the ingredients you need at hand. That way you can pop everything in, blitz and go.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <strong>Invest in a great tool<\/strong>. Choose a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/a-guide-to-juicers-and-blenders\/\">smoothie maker<\/a> that is easy to use and clean \u2013 no one wants to be hassling with cleaning a cumbersome machine.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <strong>Switch it up<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll get bored if you have the same thing every day. A great way to avoid this is to buy fruits and veggies that you want to use, portion and freeze them. If you have a good blender, it should blitz frozen produce easily and will keep your smoothie chilled.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt; <strong>Be smart about ingredients<\/strong>. Make sure you don&#8217;t load up with too many sugary fruits that taste good, but don&#8217;t have substance. You need a balance of fruits, veggies and other ingredients like <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/comparing-milk-alternatives\/\">nut m*lks<\/a> and butters for protein, or avo or <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/benefits-coconut-oil\/\">coconut oil<\/a> for satiety. Check out this list of <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/juice-smoothie-mistakes-might-making\/\">potential smoothie pitfalls<\/a>, so that you can avoid them.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;<strong> Add substance<\/strong>. Infuse your smoothies with <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/superfoods-sneak-juices-smoothies\/\">superfoods<\/a> for a nutrition and vitamin boost.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Tasty &amp; Healthy Smoothie Recipes<\/h3>\n<h3>Avo Smoothies<\/h3>\n<p>Avos are so packed with nutrients and they add a great creamy texture to smoothies. Since they contain good fats, they&#8217;ll also keep you feeling full for longer.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/chocolate-avocado-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/chocolate-and-avocado-smoothie-4x6.jpg\" alt=\"avocado chocolate drink\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/avocado-almond-cocoa-smoothie\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/BB_smoothie_400x600.jpg\" alt=\"chocolate almond smoothie\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Chocolate and Avocado Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>Dessert or a smoothie? We&#8217;re not sure. It&#8217;s good enough to be either.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/chocolate-avocado-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Avocado and Chocolate Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Avocado, Almond and Cocoa Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>Avocado lends creaminess to this smoothie, making it delicious and satisfying.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/avocado-almond-cocoa-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Avocado, Almond and Cocoa Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Try these <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/ripe-and-ready-avocado-recipe-round-up\/\">avocado recipes<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Berry Smoothies<\/h3>\n<p>Berries not only taste amazing, but are full of antioxidants. There&#8217;s a whole variety to choose from, so pick your favourites and get blitzing. <strong>Tip:<\/strong> berries work really well if they are frozen and can go straight into your blender to give an icy coolness to your healthy smoothie. This is also a great way of having berries when they are not in season \u2013 buy when they are available and freeze for when you need.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/yogiberry-blitz-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/berry_blaze4x6-1.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Smoothie Recipes\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/pinkberry-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/Pinkberry_400x6001.jpg\" alt=\"pinkberry\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Yogiberry Blitz<\/h4>\n<p>The bright colour of berries is an indication of their antioxidants, phytochemicals and flavonoids \u2013 all the good things our bodies need to fight free radicals. We love this berry-packed smoothie recipe.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/yogiberry-blitz-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Yogiberry Blitz Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Pinkberry<\/h4>\n<p>This stunning Pinkberry smoothie is made with antioxidant-rich berries, coconut milk and potassium-rich banana. This is seriously yummy and so satisfying!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/pinkberry-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Pinkberry Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Get Up and Go Smoothies<\/h3>\n<p>Nuts and bananas are a great source of energy. Mix and match to find your favourite combo and get a hit of protein from the nuts at the same time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/nutty-banana-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/nut_banana_600x400.jpg\" alt=\"Healthy Smoothie Recipes\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/banana-and-peanut-butter-breakfast-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Banana-and-Peanut-Butter-Breakfast-Smoothie-4x6.jpg\" alt=\"peanut butter almond drink\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Nutty Banana Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>A great option for an on-the-go breakfast; prepare just before you leave the house and sip while you start your day.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/nutty-banana-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for Nutty Banana Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Banana and Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>Peanut butter and banana are a great combination for a breakfast booster, and will help keep you feeling full and energised through the morning.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/banana-and-peanut-butter-breakfast-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Banana and Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Green Smoothies<\/h3>\n<p>You know when it&#8217;s green it&#8217;s going to be good for you! A great way to get your veggies in if you can&#8217;t face them at dinner time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/green-breakfast-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Green-Breakfast-Smoothie-4x6.jpg\" alt=\"green smoothie\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/get-up-and-go-green-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Green-Smoothie-400x6001.jpg\" alt=\"hemp and seed drink\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Green Breakfast Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>Cinnamon, apples, pears and spinach are blended for a quick and tasty smoothie.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/green-breakfast-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Green Breakfast Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Get up and Go green<\/h4>\n<p>A gorgeous green smoothie that is packed full of nutrients and will start your day off right.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/get-up-and-go-green-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Recipe for the Get up\u00a0and Go Green Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Vegan Green Mamba Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/green-mamba-spinach-smoothie\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Green-Mamba-Smoothie-1x56.jpg\" alt=\"spinach smoothie\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Green-Mamba-Smoothie-1x56.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Green-Mamba-Smoothie-1x56-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Green-Mamba-Smoothie-1x56-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This refreshing Vegan Green Mamba Spinach Smoothie will kickstart your day. It&#8217;s vegan-friendly and combines banana and avo to keep you full until lunchtime.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/green-mamba-spinach-smoothie\/\">Recipe for Green Mamba Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Energy Boosting Smoothies<\/h3>\n<p>Start your day with something you just can&#8217;t get enough of!<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/tropical-fun-smoothie\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/banana_mang0_smoothie_4x6-1.jpg\" alt=\"mango smoothie\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/energy-boost-smoothie-40-seconds\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/NUTRIBULLET-smoothie.jpg\" alt=\"nutribullet drinks\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Tropical Fun Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>Mango is known to have antioxidant compounds that fight cancer and lower cholesterol. Drink this smoothie every day for your health, and be transported to a tropical island \u2013 at least in your head.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/tropical-fun-smoothie\/\">Recipe for Tropical Fun Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Energy Boost Fully Charged Smoothie<\/h4>\n<p>With peanut butter for protein; and pumpkin seeds, almond milk and vanilla for flavour, you won&#8217;t be able to put this healthy smoothie down!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/energy-boost-smoothie-40-seconds\/\">Recipe for Energy Boost Smoothie<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Healthy Smoothie Bowls<\/h3>\n<p>Why have a glass when you can have an entire bowl?<\/p>\n<div class=\"rir-row\"><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/carrot-cake-smoothie-bowl\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Carrot-Cake-Smoothie-Bowl-4x6-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"rir-cols-2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/avocado-smoothie-bowl-with-chia-seeds-granola-dust-berries\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/SAAGA-Avo-Smoothie-Bowl-4-x-6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<h4>Carrot Cake-style Smoothie Bowl<\/h4>\n<p>How about eating your smoothie instead of drinking it? We love smoothie bowls, and this carrot cake-inspired treat is a winner!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/carrot-cake-smoothie-bowl\/\">Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Avocado Smoothie Breakfast Bowl<\/h4>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not a fan of bananas, it can be tough to find a way to thicken your smoothies. Use ripe avo to add healthy fats and creamy texture. Try this <em>delish<\/em> smoothie bowl recipe.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/avocado-smoothie-bowl-with-chia-seeds-granola-dust-berries\/\">Recipe for Avocado Smoothie Breakfast Bowl<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Lean all about these <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/superfoods-sneak-juices-smoothies\/\">14 superfoods you should be eating<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re not a breakfast person, don&#8217;t have the time to make a proper meal in the morning, or are in need of a boost of good fruits and veg, then we suggest starting your morning with a refreshing healthy smoothie. Once you know the fundamentals and build up an arsenal of delicious and nutritious ingredients, making smoothies will become second nature. To get you started, we&#8217;ve outlined our top tips and tricks when it comes to making the creamiest, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4098],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-53619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general"],"acf":[],"brand_slug":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53619"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112724,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53619\/revisions\/112724"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}