Updated November 4th, 2019 at 11:16 IST

Smoothies | Three best breakfast smoothie recipes that you should know

Smoothies are one of the best breakfast and are very easy to make. Read ahead to know about three best breakfast smoothie recipes that you should know

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Smoothies are one of the best ways to secure several servings of vegetables, fruits, and even healthy fats in a single meal. It is the best breakfast for time-crunched, superfood-seeking eaters. Smoothies also happen to be really delicious, whether they are sweet and tropical, or a bit more invigorating. Here are three healthy smoothie recipes that serve a great deal of flavour along with a healthy dose of nutrients. Take a look-

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Healthy smoothie recipes

Coconut Kale Smoothie with Ginger and Mint

Most green smoothies are delicious, sweet, and ultra-satisfying. This smoothie is no exception. The combination of coconut water and fruit provide a refreshing foundation for green leaves of kale and mint. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chilled coconut water 
  • 2 cups chopped packed and stemmed kale 
  • 1½ cups chopped pineapple
  • 1 ripe chopped banana
  • 2 tablespoons packed fresh mint leaves 
  • 1 tablespoon peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger 
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 
  • Pinch of kosher salt

How to make?

  • Place coconut water in a blender.
  •  Then, add kale, pineapple, banana, mint, ginger, lime juice, and salt.
  • Puree for about 1 minute, until it is smooth.
  • Add ice water to reach desired consistency (if needed).

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Creamy Mango Smoothie

Every sip of this fruit smoothie is a moment of relaxation. In addition, it has a bit of filling protein because of the yoghurt present. It is everyone’s favourite and one of the yummiest smoothies.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of frozen mango, chopped
  • ½ cup skim or low-fat milk
  • ½ cup plain yoghurt
  • 1 tbsp agave nectar
  • Pinch ground ginger
  • Pinch kosher salt

How to make?

  • Place chopped mango in a blender.
  • Add mango, milk, yoghurt, agave, ginger, and salt in a blender until smooth.
  • Puree for about 1 minute, until it is smooth.
  • Add ice water to reach desired consistency (if needed).

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Coffee, Oat, and Maple smoothie

The addition to this old-fashioned rolled oats in a smoothie might seem a little different, but when blended with a banana, the texture turns luscious and rich. The extra dose of fibre is helpful in keeping a person full for a longer period of time. It is a very tasty smoothie.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole warmed milk
  • ¼ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup of chilled coffee
  • 3 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 sliced banana
  • 1 cup ice

How to make?

  • Combine oats and warm milk in a small bowl.
  •  Let it stand until oats begin to soften, which will take about 10 minutes.
  • Place oats mixture, coffee, syrup, banana, and ice in a blender.
  •  Blend for about 1 minute, until smooth.
  • Serve immediately.

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Published November 4th, 2019 at 09:04 IST