December 21, 2016
Sugary drinks cause havoc on your teeth and who wants a cavity for Christmas?Skip the sugary drinks served in red cups and swap them for these delicious smoothie recipes. Better still, serve them during your holiday gatherings and people won't know they are drinking something healthy! Cinnamon Roll Smoothie: 1 Cup vanilla almond milk 1 Large apple peeled and cubed (red apples work best) 1 Tsp cinnamon 1/2 Tsp Stevia 1/4 Cup of chopped walnuts 1 Cup of ice 1 Scoop of vanilla protein powder Mix ingredients together in a blender. One serving. Gingerbread Smoothie 1/2 Frozen banana 1/2 Cup frozen spinach 1 Cup vanilla almond milk 1/4 Tsp chia seeds 1 Tsp molasses 1 Tsp of ground ginger Pinch of cinnamon Splash of vanilla extract Mix ingredients together in a blender. One serving. Candy Cane Smoothie 1 Cup of coconut milk 1/2 Cup of frozen strawberries 1/4 Tsp of peppermint extract 1 Scoop of vanilla, strawberry coconut, or cake batter smoothie flavored protein powder Mix ingredients together in a blender. One serving. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Smoothie 1/2 Frozen banana 1/4 Cup of frozen spinach 1 Scoop of brownie or Java mocha flavored protein powder 1/4 Cup of chopped walnuts 1/2 Cup of rolled oats 1 Cup of almond milk 1/4 Tsp of vanilla extract 1/4 Tsp of cinnamon Mix ingredients together in a blender. One serving.