5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Feel Great

5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Feel Great

What’s not to love about a smoothie? Throw a few ingredients into the blender, blitz, and voila! You’ve got a super-fast meal or snack that you can eat anywhere, anytime.  


The really great thing about these healthy smoothie recipes is that they squeeze a ton of fruits, vegetables, and other nutrients into one serving. It’s the easiest way to get your 5+ a day in one sitting! You can also mix in healthy supplements like prebiotics and collagen.   

(Tip: you can also ‘hide’ veggies like kale in a smoothie and the kids will never know!)


Adding a smoothie or two to your daily menu is an easy way to provide your body with the nutrients it needs to function properly. And there are no rules! Invest in a good blender and get creative. Experiment with different fruits, veggies, nuts, herbs, protein powders, and just whatever is in your cupboard or growing in your garden.  


Whether you’re looking for a breakfast recipe, a quick snack, or healthy smoothies for weight loss, here are a few tried-and-true recipes that will have you feeling the smoothie love.


  1. Lean Green Protein Smoothie

Getting your 5+ a day couldn’t be easier! The berries and banana dominate the taste, so you can easily sneak in a few other green leafy veggies like kale or silverbeet. Or, choose a flavoured protein powder such as Balance WPI Vanilla Protein or Vital Chocolate Plant Protein to make this smoothie extra… smooth! The avocado adds fibre and healthy fats, while the spirulina delivers natural energy. 


Ingredients

  • 2 cups dairy-free milk (coconut, oat, almond)
  • 1 frozen banana
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ cup frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries are great options)
  • 2 handfuls of fresh spinach
  • 1 tsp spirulina powder
  • 1 serve protein powder 

Instructions

Add to a blender and blitz until smooth. 


  1. The Happy Gut Smoothie

Belly issues? This delicious smoothie contains gut-friendly nutrients to help soothe a sore tummy and support gut health. The kefir provides healthy probiotics, while matcha is an excellent source of antioxidants and adds a unique flavour. Fresh ginger is great for supporting digestion.


  • ¾ cup plain whole milk or coconut kefir
  • ¼ cup coconut milk 
  • 1 large ripe banana
  • 1-2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 1-2 fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 4-6 fresh mint leaves
  • 4 ice cubes
  • 2 teaspoons green tea matcha powder

Instructions

Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Add a little honey to sweeten if desired.  



  1. Breakfast-On-The-Go Smoothie

Mornings are never easy. Sometimes, sitting down to a healthy breakfast AND getting out the door on time just don’t go together!

That’s where this speedy breakfast smoothie really hits the mark. It’s packed with whole foods, plant-based Omega 3, fibre, and antioxidants. The collagen also adds a healthy serving of valuable amino acids (great for skin and nails!) and makes the smoothie deliciously creamy.


Ingredients


Instructions

Blitz until smooth, then stir in a teaspoon of chia seeds for extra fibre and texture. A teaspoon of cacao powder ups the antioxidants and makes for a delish chocolatey treat!


  1. Peach + Ginger Detox Smoothie

Summer in New Zealand means fun and festivities… so it’s a good time to have a detox smoothie on hand! This refreshing blend of chlorella, ginger and fruit will help kickstart the digestive system, and the serve of natural fibre is an easy way to bump up your daily fibre intake. Chlorella adds plant-based vitamins, minerals and antioxidants along with high levels of chlorophyll to support healthy detoxification. 


Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized cucumber, peeled
  • 2 cups peaches, tinned or frozen
  • 1 orange, peeled
  • 1 lemon, peeled
  • 2-3cm piece of fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 apple, cored
  • ⅓ cup frozen strawberries
  • 1-2 teaspoons natural fibre
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups ice

Instructions

Add all ingredients except ice to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Toss in the ice and blend again to combine. 


  1. Tropical Summer Smoothie

So sweet and delicious, it’s hard to believe it contains no added sugar!

The kiwifruit supports bowel health while pineapple is a great source of bromelain, known for its digestive enzyme activity. The pea and hemp powder adds delicious plant-based protein, essential fatty acids, GLA, Vitamin E, and antioxidants. The kids will be sure to choose this over ice cream! 


Ingredients

  • 1 large mango (peeled) or frozen mango chunks
  • 2 kiwifruit, peeled
  • 1 orange, peeled (the juicer, the better)
  • ½ fresh pineapple, chopped
  • ½ cup natural greek yoghurt, unsweetened 
  • 1 scoop pea and hemp protein powder 

Instructions

Pour the orange juice into a blender. Add fruit and pulse until everything is combined. Lastly, add the yoghurt and blend again. Pour into a tall glass and enjoy!