I was inspired to make this refreshing drink after having a glass of mint lemonade at a local Middle Eastern restaurant. But I didn't have any lemons at home that day , just limes, apples, mint, and cucumber. So I experimented and came up with this sweet and tangy drink. The applesauce and lime (minus its peel) add to the smoothness of this beverage.

Triple Berry Chia Smoothie-raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries are blended together with chia seeds to create a refreshing smoothie! You only need 5 minutes and 5 ingredients to make this healthy smoothie! No matter how tired you are, you have time to make this Triple Berry Chia Smoothie. It is great for breakfast or as a healthy snack! This power smoothie will leave you feeling energized and ready to conquer the world!

#greenveg#losingweight#chefbypassionSmoothies are low in fat, rich in nutrients and loaded with fiber. This make them the perfect weight loss food.Cucumbers and mint are abundant in the summer, so this is a perfect summer smoothie. Cucumbers are full of water, so this is a hydrating smoothie. Mint has a cooling effect as well. This smoothie will keep you cool and refreshing all summer long.

Yup. You read right. Cactus and orange smoothie. Get past the spikes of the cactus (or “nopal”) and douse your greens with some citrus, and you are bound to end up with a refreshing and healthy concoction. Try it and you will see what I mean! 🌵🍊

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I'm new to the smoothie movement and Ive been enjoying experimenting with different healthy ingredients. This recipe is loaded with vitamin C and only 330 calories if you drink it all!

I just happened to have these ingredients and tossed them in my blender for this mornings smoothie. I love the end result!! This makes a blender full so it serves 2.......one half of the blender is 204 calories per My Fitness Pal app. I'm saving the other half for tomorrow morning or you can be nice and share yours...;)

i didnt need to add sugar. the overripe banana makes it the perfect sweetness and the cocoa and almonds and ice gives it a malt like texture.

#GoldenApron23I enjoy yogurt based smoothies for both dessert like consistency as well as the health aspect with the protein in the yogurt, as it provides a clean energy boost. This recipe uses frozen peaches; if you use fresh peaches you may want to add a couple of ice cubes to attain a frostier consistency.

surprisingly filling but beautifully fruity :cookie add to icepop moulds for fruity ice pops :hungry

I've tried quite hard to sneak all kinds of nutrient-rich ingredients into my kids' smoothies - sometimes they buy it, other times not. This is a failsafe recipe that always goes down a treat.A few weeks back, I finally took the plunge and ordered a NutriBullet. After seeing so many tempting instagram snaps and Pinterest recipes, I couldn't resist. About the same time, the Almond Board of California got in touch with me to ask if I'd like to take their 21-day Snack Happy Challenge (http://www.almonds.co.uk/snack-happy-challenge). The stars had aligned perfectly.I've been snacking on a handful of almonds every day this month, and including them in my favourite smoothie recipes.Why almonds?• A handful of almonds (30g) provide approximately 65% of your daily requirement of vitamin E.• Almonds are a high source of fibre, are packed with healthy, unsaturated fats and are a natural source of protein.• Almonds are rich in calcium, which is needed for the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.• Almonds are a high source of magnesium, which contributes to reducing tiredness and fatigue.• Almonds provide linoleic acid, which contributes to maintaining normal cholesterol levels.• Just a handful of these noble nuts is all you need to up your daily nutrient intake. Pop them in your handbag to snack on-the-go in your moments of need.

Smoothies are a fantastic way to get an added punch of nutrition into your diet. Whether enjoyed in the morning for breakfast or even between meals as a snack or pick-me-up, these power-packed smoothies are completely delicious and nutritious with every sip. Simply pour a few simple ingredients into your blender, whip it up, and enjoy!#summerchallenge3