Breakfast Recipes - Smoothies

Super Smoothies! (GF)

by The Nourishing Home

Tropical Smoothie

1/4 cup kefir

1/4 cup 100% pure pineapple juice

1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks

1/4 cup frozen mango chunks

1 baby carrot (halved for easier blending)

1 thick slice of banana

1/2 tbsp raw honey

1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)

Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Makes one eight-ounce smoothie.

Berry-licious Smoothie

1/4 cup kefir

1/4 cup filtered water

1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (tightly packed)

1/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks

5 frozen strawberries

1 tbsp pomegranate seeds

1/2 tbsp raw honey

1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)

Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Makes one eight-ounce smoothie.

Green Machine Smoothie

1/4 cup kefir

1/4 cup 100% pure pineapple juice

1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves (tightly packed)

1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks

5 frozen strawberries

2 thick slices of banana

2 thick slices of apple

1 leaf of fresh kale

1/2 tbsp raw honey

1/2 tbsp golden flax seed (or chia seed)

1 tsp spirulina powder (see note below)

Place all ingredients into your blender or VitaMix and blend on high for 1-2 minutes until smooth. Makes one 10-ounce smoothie. (This recipe was inspired by Aidan's favorite Naked Juice – Green Machine! I have to say this is much more affordable! See his smiling face below.)

Spirulina is a superfood that is high in protein and immune enhancing vitamins and minerals. It's mild taste makes it the perfect healthy boost for smoothies. For more about spirulina, visit: http://spirulina4nutrition.com/spirulina-health-benefits/