In the turn of seasons, are you ready to feel refreshed?
Enjoy these INFORMED BEAUTY detox smoothies!
Antioxidant Smoothie
Don't have a juicer? No problem! You can still make these healthy fruit and vegetable smoothies for the Challenge with these simple blender-friendly recipes.
2 cups mixed frozen berries (9 ounces) 1 cup unsweetened pomegranate juice
Combine berries, juice, and 1 cup water in a blender; blend until smooth.
Serves 2. Per serving: 130 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 1 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbs; 19 mg sodium; 1.5 g protein; 4 g fiber.
Carrot, Mango, and Herb Smoothie
2 cups frozen mango chunks 1 cup fresh carrot juice 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 1/4 cup fresh herbs, such as mint, tarragon, or basil
Combine all ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth.
Serves 2. Per serving: 225 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 56 g carbs; 36 mg sodium; 3 g protein; 5 g fiber.
Green Smoothie
1 cup kale or collard greens firmly packed, stems removed, coarsely chopped (4 ounces) 1 Granny Smith apple, coarsely chopped 1 ripe banana 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Combine kale, apple, banana, parsley, and 2 1/4 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add a little more water.
Serves 2. Per serving: 105 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 26 g carbs; 32 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 4 g fiber.
Beet and Carrot Smoothie
1 small red beet (equivalent to 1/2 cup), peeled and coarsely chopped 1 medium-size carrot, peeled and coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1 sweet apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, coarsely chopped 1 ripe pear, such as red Bartlett or red D'Anjou, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1. Steam beets and carrots until tender, about 10 minutes. Let cool to room temperature. 2. Combine beets, carrot, apple, pear, juice, ginger, and 2 cups water in a blender; blend until smooth.
Serves 2. Per serving: 134 calories; 0 g saturated fat; 0 g unsaturated fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 35 g carbs; 62 mg sodium; 2 g protein; 7 g fiber.
**FALL FAVORITE** Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
Pumpkin and Cream • 3/4 C pureed pumpkin • 1/3 C coconut/hemp/almond/rice milk • 1 tbsp flax/chia • 1/4 C water
Photos & recipes found at Wholeliving.com