3 Great Smoothie Recipes for Breakfast

Smoothies are a delicious and fun way of making sure you have enough fruit and vegetables in your diet. These items are vital, as they contain essential vitamins and minerals.

They are also a great way of encouraging kids to eat healthier. What better way to start the day than by having a refreshing smoothie for breakfast?

There are hundreds of different combinations of fruit and vegetables that you can blend, so do not be afraid to experiment and find smoothies that you love. Here are three of our favorites made with almond milk — they are ideal for dairy-free, or dairy reduced diets.

Banana and Berries with Oats

This smoothie combines the antioxidants and other benefits of berries, with the potassium and fiber of bananas and some extra fiber from a few oats.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• Around 2 handfuls of your chosen berry (or berries), frozen
• 1 banana
• Around 1 handful of spinach
• 3 tablespoons of oats

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in blender and blend until smooth.

Mango Strawberry with a Touch of Honey

Mangos are an excellent provider of folic acid, which can be very helpful during pregnancy. They have also been shown to aid in the prevention of certain cancers.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of ripe mango, chopped into pieces
• 4 strawberries
• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 1/2 cup of ice
• 1/4 cup of natural yogurt
• 1 tablespoon of honey

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in blender and blend until smooth.

Kale Smoothie with a Twist

Kale is one of those vegetables that everyone is talking about. It’s full of iron and antioxidants and it’s an excellent anti-inflammatory food. Pineapple and banana are to the mix for extra goodness.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of almond milk
• 2 cups of chopped kale
• 1 1/2 cups of chopped pineapple
• 1 Banana

Directions

Combine all ingredients together in blender and blend until smooth.

All three of these smoothies are refreshing and provide a healthy breakfast. The best part is you can try out all sorts of ingredient combinations until you find the best ones for you and your family.

The Key to Making the Best Smoothie

The key to making the best smoothie is using a high quality blender like a NutriBullet. The process takes just seconds, so you will never get bored of creating new recipes.

If you do not want to spend too much money, there are places where you can buy a NutriBullet at a reduced cost — check it out here. Once you have a NutriBullet in place, you’ll be set to create delicious smoothies in no time!

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