12 Smoothie Mix-Ins For A Healthier Smoothie
Smoothies are a fantastic way to get lots of fruits into your daily eating plan. But it doesn’t have to be just fruit. There are so many ways to up the nutritional content of your morning smoothie. Things you can add to increase the value of what you are drinking. These twelve additions are just a few ideas to get you started.
1. Raw Spinach
Raw spinach is about the best thing you can add to a smoothie simply because you can’t taste it. It adds all that good nutrition without changing the flavor of your smoothie.
2. Collagen Powder
Beneficial for skin, hair, and joint health, collagen powder is tasteless and easily blends into smoothies.
3. Raw Oats
Yes, you can eat raw oats (muesli, anyone?). The best part about adding them to your smoothie isn’t even really about the fiber. It’s about the fact that the oats will soak up the liquid and, therefore, expand in your tummy, leaving you feeling much fuller than if you drank a smoothie without them.
4. Protein Powder
Protein powder is a simple and tasteless addition to your smoothie. Adding a scoop of protein powder to your smoothie will keep you feeling full for longer, improve muscle mass and strength, and even aid in muscle recovery after a workout.
5. Superfood Powder
Another healthy powder that you can add to your smoothie is a superfood powder. There are many brands to choose from, but they all offer more vitamins and minerals to boost your health. They also increase energy levels and help to protect the health of your digestive system.
6. Seeds
Seeds are a healthy addition to supercharge your smoothie and provide you with healthy fats, protein, and fiber. Seeds that you might add to your smoothie include flax seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, wheat germ, or a ground seed blend.
7. Bee Pollen
Bee pollen can be added to your smoothies for anyone who isn’t allergic to it. It has several health benefits, including decreased inflammation, a stronger immune system, and stress relief, and it may even help relieve some menopausal symptoms.
8. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera juice won’t add any flavor to your smoothie, but it does aid in digestion, relieve and prevent constipation, and improve liver function with its detoxifying and healing properties. It is important to note that aloe vera can interfere with some medications, so talk to your doctor first.
9. Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is a healthy fat that can provide you with a boost of energy as you go about your day. It is also a good source of antioxidants and helps to improve endurance and reduce pain and inflammation in athletes.
10. Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese
Greek yogurt or cottage cheese add additional protein to your smoothies, which can give you an energy boost. They also give your smoothie a rich and creamy texture. Cottage cheese will also thicken your smoothie a little bit.
11. Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional yeast is a great way to add more nutrients to soups, stews, juices, and smoothies! It doesn’t really have a taste, but it does have a healthy dose of B vitamins, protein, minerals, and fiber!
12. Spirulina
Used for its powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, Spirulina is a great addition for its rich vitamin and mineral content as well.
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This originally appeared on The Gracious Pantry.