Skip to main content

5 Easy and Healthy Homemade Smoothies

N

Nyakundi Report

Newsroom 2 min read

This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.

Smoothies: A Delicious and Nutritious Way to Eat Fruits and Veggies

Published on July 19, 2019, by KBC, this article highlights the benefits of smoothies and provides five easy recipes to try at home.

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and veggies into your diet. They are easy to make and require minimal ingredients, including a blender, fruits, veggies, seeds, and nuts, along with a liquid of choice.

Recipe 1: Banana Ginger Smoothie

This smoothie is great for soothing stomach woes, heartburn, and nausea. To make it, you will need a sliced banana, 150 ml vanilla yoghurt, and half a tablespoon of grated ginger.

Recipe 2: Pineapple Spinach Smoothie with Chia Seeds

This smoothie is a great detox drink, loaded with antioxidants, high in fibre, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids. To make it, you will need a cup of spinach, one cup of almond milk/coconut milk/soy milk, one cup pineapple, one banana, and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds.

Recipe 3: Pumpkin Coconut Smoothie

This smoothie is dairy and sugar-free, with a ton of protein, making it especially great for vegetarians. To make it, you will need a cup of coconut milk, a quarter cup of mashed pumpkin, two teaspoons pumpkin spice, and one sliced banana.

Recipe 4: Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie

This drink is chock full of fibre, vitamin C, and heart-healthy polyphenols. To make it, you will need one and a quarter cup of apple juice, one sliced banana, one sliced kiwi, five strawberries, and one and a half teaspoon of honey.

Be the first to react

Support

Support this reporting

M-Pesa support recorded against this story.

Send support →

Stay close

Get the briefing

Major updates by email. No spam.

Get email brief →

Share

Save share card

Download a clean portrait card for sharing.

Save image →