Everyone loves a great breakfast smoothie. Breakfast smoothies are the drink of choice for women on the go who are making the conscious decision to live a healthy lifestyle. Not to mention they taste oh so good! You can find all different places that sell breakfast smoothies from your local grocer to a smoothie hut in your neighborhood, however, you can make your own at home and be just as satisfied. Here are some great breakfast smoothie ideas:
Peanut Butter and Banana Smoothie:
(Extra protein gives this breakfast smoothie staying power)
– ½ cup skim milk
– ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
– 1 Tbs. smooth natural peanut butter
– 1 ripe banana
– 2 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender and blend until creamy.
Melon-Mint Smoothie
(This non-dairy breakfast smoothie is especially refreshing in hot weather)
– 2 cups melon (cantaloupe, honey dew, or watermelon, or any combination)
– 3 fresh mint leaves
– 2 teaspoons agave syrup or honey
– 2-4 ice cubes
– squeeze of fresh lime juice
Place all ingredients except for lime in blender and blend until creamy. Add lime to taste.
Orange, Pineapple, Carrot Smoothie
– ½ cup orange juice
– 1 cup fresh pineapple, cubed
– 2 tablespoons granola
– 1 small or ½ large carrot, peeled and sliced
– 2 ice cubes (optional)
Place all ingredients in blender and blend for a full minute.