5 Healthy Smoothie Ideas That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit
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5 Healthy Smoothie Ideas That Will Get You in the Holiday Spirit

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In-Shape Family Fitness
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What’s the secret to performing at your best, fighting cravings, and enjoying some delicious holiday season flavors and recipes? Smoothies! Packed full of nutrients, including vitamins, carbohydrates, protein, and antioxidants, healthy smoothies can be the best way to start the day or wind down a successful one. Since the holiday season is here, why not incorporate a little holiday cheer into your daily smoothie? Below are five smoothie ideas to help give you a festive boost of healthy happiness in a cup.

Creamy Eggnog Smoothie

Just had a successful workout at your favorite Vallejo gym? Celebrate with a creamy, spicy eggnog smoothie to get you in the holiday mindset. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk½ cup raw, unsalted cashews (soaked for 30 minutes)2 pitted dates (soaked for 30 minutes)1 frozen banana1 teaspoon vanilla½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Cranberry Christmas Smoothie

It wouldn’t be Christmas without cranberry, and this healthy smoothie is much more delicious than jellied cranberry sauce.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups non-dairy milk1 banana1 cup fresh cranberries1 teaspoon raw honey½ teaspoon allspice or cinnamon

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. This is a great energizing fruit-forward smoothie perfect for fueling up before a round of pickleball California residents love!

Chocolate Peppermint Smoothie

Chocolate and peppermint have long been associated with the holidays and winter season, but this chocolate peppermint smoothie lets you indulge in both flavors while sticking to your nutrition goals.

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups non-dairy milk1 cup spinach1 banana6 mint leaves1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract2 tablespoons raw cacao (or cocoa powder)1 tablespoon raw honey (optional)

Directions:

As with the other recipes on this list, add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.

Gingerbread Cookie Green Smoothie

A gingerbread cookie without the mess of baking? Yes, please!

Ingredients:

1 cup almond milk1 cup spinach1 ripe banana2 pitted dates (soaked to soften)2 tablespoons almond butter1-inch piece of minced ginger root½ teaspoon cinnamon1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Vanilla Chai Smoothie

The vanilla chai smoothie, with smooth, comforting ingredients, is perfect for winter or really any time of year. If you love getting a vanilla chai latte at the local coffee shop, you need to try this recipe.

Ingredients:

1 cup coconut milk1 banana1 teaspoon vanilla½ teaspoon cinnamon¼ teaspoon cardamon¼ teaspoon ground ginger1 teaspoon raw honey (optional)

Directions:

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Drinking a post-workout smoothie for recovery is an excellent way to fuel up or replenish your body. Feel free to take these recipes and adjust them as needed. For example, adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder is a great way to amp up the nutritional value. Even if the holidays have passed, you can blend up these recipes whenever you want a holiday-flavored pick-me-up.

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