Our Favourite Smoothie Ingredients
Smoothies are a favourite ‘go to’ breakfast option when i’m looking for something quick, easy and portable. They’re super versatile and packed with nutrients if you get the right combination of good stuff.
To help you get creative we’ve compiled a list of our favourite ingredients for making healthy, nutrient packed smoothies.
Base Ingredients
Choose one or two of the below ingredients for your smoothie base. We generally recommend using 1-2 cups in total (i.e. if you have two ingredients use 1 cup of each).
Filtered water / Ice Cubes
Coconut water
Coconut milk
Coconut yoghurt
Biodynamic yoghurt
Almond milk
Cashew milk
Rice milk
Soy milk
Kefir
Fresh Fruit
Fruit is a great source of antioxidants and vitamins. We recommend using one serve of fruit to maintain balanced sugar levels (you can use multiple fruit varieties to make up the one serve – i.e. 1/2 serve of blueberries and 1/2 a banana).
Banana
Mango
Passionfruit
Pineapple
Pear
Kiwi fruit
Apple
Avocado
Blueberries
Strawberries
Raspberries
Watermelon
Papaya
Nectarine
Peach
Coconut
Greens
Dark leafy greens are high in important minerals including iron and calcium, plus vitamins A, C, K and folate. We recommend adding a handful to your smoothie.
Spinach
Rocket
Watercress
Beet leaves
Basil
Mint leaves
Kale
Swiss chard / Silverbeet
Dandelion greens
Lettuce varieties
Parsley
Broccoli leaves
Natural Sweeteners
Natural sweeteners can be used to balance out the bitterness if you are using yoghurt, kefir, and / or some of the more bitter greens. We recommend adding up to 1/2 tablespoon to taste.
Pure maple syrup
Natural vanilla
Nutmeg
Honey
Dates
Cinnamon
Nutrient Boosters
Nutrient boosters can be used to add extra fibre, protein, essential fatty acids, flavour and texture to your smoothie. We recommend choosing two of the below ingredients and adding a tablespoon of each.
Pea / Rice Protein
Raw nut butter
Tahini
Maca powder
Spirulina
Raw cacao
Goji berries
Psyllium husk
Hemp seeds
Ground LSA mix
Chia seeds
Fresh Ginger
Pepitas & Sunflower seeds
Turmeric
Recommended Combinations
| Green Detox | Base: Filtered water, almond milk Fruit: Pear, mango Greens: Spinach, watercress, kale Sweetener: 1/2 tbsp maple syrup Nutrient Boost: Psyllium, spirulina. |
| Yellow Anti-Inflammatory | Base: Filtered water, coconut milk Fruit: Banana, papaya Greens: Spinach, basil Sweetener: 3 dates, cinnamon Nutrient Boost: Turmeric, ginger, chia seeds. |
| Purple Anti-oxidant | Base: Filtered water, cashew milk Fruit: Mixed berries Greens: Watercress, kale Sweetener: 1/2 tbsp honey Nutrient Boost: Ground LSA mix, goji berries |
| Protein Booster | Base: Almond milk, biodynamic yoghurt Fruit: Avocado, banana Greens: Spinach, kale Sweetener: 1/2 tbsp maple syrup Nutrient Boost: Raw nut butter or pea protein, hemp seeds |
| Immune Booster | Base: Kefir, cashew milk Fruit: Mixed berries, kiwi fruit Greens: Spinach Sweetener: 1/2 tbsp honey Nutrient Boost: Pepitas & Sunflower seeds, pea protein. |
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