Spring Smoothie Guide

Spring is here, it’s time to make tweaks and changes to your Nutritional Style.

The winter months may have forced you to stray from your cool morning smoothies (that and a whole lot more!). So,consider bringing them back now that spring has arrived. If you’re feeling short on inspiration, keep on reading. I’ve outlined my favorite spring smoothie ingredients for you here, and some must-have guides that will create an expert out of you this week!

Enter spring produce…
Add some new farmers market favorites to your smoothies as they come available. Here are some of my early favorites:

  • Beets : Adding a 1/2 raw beet to a smoothie along with a sweet fruit or your favorite greens will really enrich the flavor, and nutrients.
  • Spinach : Tender green spinach tends to “disappear” in a smoothie, it doesn’t contribute a lot of flavor but does add lots of minerals. Keep a big batch of organic baby spinach on hand at all times to throw into almost any smoothie for extra nutrition points. Try out my Banana, Pineapple, Spinach, and Coconut smoothie to see how yummy a handful of this Superfoods powerhouse can be.
  • Mint : Mint aids in digestion, and its prolific behavior in the garden is a benefit if you use if for juicing or smoothies. Try pairing it with spring strawberries when they arrive, or use mint for a spring twist to this Candycane Smoothie.

For a “smoothie starter,” opt for these super-healthy liquids to get your smoothie blended:

Once you’ve selected your spring produce and a healthy base it’s time to get creative with superfoods. Try pairing smoothie staples, like protein powder, with your favorite, nutritious selection. Here are some of mine:

  • Cinnamon

(especially yummy with vanilla, apricot, and apples)

  • Raw Cashews(soak them over night for a creamy option)
  • Hemp seeds
  • Chia seeds
  • Matcha powder
  • Cacao nibs or cacao powder
  • Flaxseed (nutty and tasty, these area staple for me)

Ready for more?

Here’s the important part. Select a healthy fat to add to your morning smoothies. Healthy fats contain high levels of Omega-3 fatty acids, which support the thyroid, curb cravings, balance your hormones, and more. My picks:

 

  • Cashews or raw cashew butter
  • Coconut oil or coconut butter
  • Avocado

Ready to get blending? Me too. Be sure to check out my Green Smoothie how-to and my Creamy Smoothie guide.

I’ve put a roundup of my favorite smoothies together to get us going this spring. Print off the recipes and enjoy your farmers market this weekend!

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