5 of the Best Superfood Smoothies Recipes to Detox
When it comes to smoothies, they are tasty. But let’s be honest, the main reason for drinking them is to get that boost of goodness that we need. That’s why the best superfood smoothies recipes are the perfect way to detox, boost your nutrients, or fill a gap in your diet. But what are superfoods and what kind of smoothies can you make with them?
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What are superfoods?
Superfoods are a term we hear often enough but most of us don’t realise there is an ‘official’ definition of what is a superfood. No one awards the food superfood status to put on its packaging. It is a definition used for foods that have higher than average amounts of nutrients and minerals in them.
And that’s why we try to eat superfoods. Because they contain all this magic stuff that our bodies need but that we sometimes struggle to eat in our normal meals. Different superfoods have different nutrients and minerals so mixing a few together can really boost the goodness of any meal, snack, or drink.
Why superfood smoothies are great
When you add the benefits of superfoods to the ease of smoothies, you can quickly see why superfood smoothies recipes are so popular.
For starters, smoothies don’t take much work – 5-10 minutes worth of preparation and a minute or two in the blender. You can even prepare them before beforehand, making up bags of prepared ingredients that you can even freeze until you are ready to make the drink.
Some of the foods labeled as superfoods aren’t always the best tasting but with smoothies, you can mask the less pleasant stuff with tasty foods you enjoy. Banana is one of the core smoothie ingredients and most of the berries are highly nutritious if not superfoods in their own right and change the taste of any drink for the better.
5 of the best superfoods for smoothies
Some of the best superfoods ingredients are less well-known than the usual banana, berries, and tropical fruits. These pack a surprising amount of goodness and can be added to smoothies with other ingredients to increase the taste.
Chia seeds
Chia seeds are high in Omega-3 fatty acids, fibre, and other nutrients that make them a great brain-boosting smoothie ingredient. Add as many as three tablespoons to a large smoothie.
Goji berries
Goji berries are full of amino acids and antioxidants, but their big boast is having 20 different vitamins and minerals in them. They are popular in Asian cultures to fight off illness and are typically found in dried form.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is good if losing weight is the aim of your smoothie because it helps to convert fat into energy and to boost the metabolism. Look to add one tablespoon to a large smoothie.
Cacao
Cacao has that chocolate taste and loads of antioxidants, so you can satisfy your sweet cravings while still getting a healthy drink. It comes in powder form and you can add 2-4 tablespoons to a smoothie.
Matcha
Matcha is another that comes in powdered form and contains lots of antioxidants as well as naturally detoxing the body. Other benefits include mood-boosting, helping with concentration, and generally giving a boost to the metabolism.
5 superfood smoothies recipes to detox
To finish, here are five superfood smoothies recipes to help you detox, boost wellness, and generally increase the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that you are taking in. You can always change ingredients around where you want if you have favourite flavours that you want to include and use frozen fruit as well as fresh.
Blueberry flax smoothie
I’m not always a fan of gritty smoothies but if you don’t mind, then this one will work for you. All you need is some ground flax seeds, blueberries, Greek yoghurt, coconut milk, and a few baby spinach leaves. If the mix is a little bitter, add a touch of honey.
Green Pina Colada smoothie
A Pina Colada is a tropical cocktail that has lots of fruit flavours and a punch of rum. But this is a green smoothie version that still has a tropical flavour. You will need a pineapple, spinach leaves, banana, and unsweetened coconut milk. If you want it a little sweeter, then again add some honey. You can use a frozen banana for this one too.
Antioxidant smoothie bowl
Smoothie bowls usually have a thicker consistency than a smoothie drink and are designed to be eaten in a bowl with a spoon, like cereal. For this one, mix one banana, half a cup of cherries (or other berries like blueberries), 1 tbsp of hemp seeds, and half a cup of almond milk, and serve in a bowl. Top with fresh raspberries and blackberries, a teaspoon of chia seeds, and some coconut flakes.
Island mango goji berry sunrise
This is another that is a little like a famous cocktail with its half-and-half colours. You will need a mango, goji berries, orange juice, fresh ginger, a ripe banana, raspberries, and strawberries. Mix the orange and mango with the banana then add it to a glass, half full. Then mix the berries, goji berries, ginger, and milk to make it smooth enough. Add to the glass to create the sunrise-style drink.
Mango chia seed smoothie
This is a simple mixture that combines mango, bananas, and unsweetened almond milk then adds some chia seeds for that superfood boost. This is ideal if you want something simple that doesn’t require loads of ingredients but still has plenty of goodness.
Tasty and nutritious smoothies
Using superfoods in smoothies ensures that you get tasty and very nutritious smoothies and smoothie bowls. You can add your favourite ingredients and boost them with clever superfoods that don’t always affect the taste. And that way you get a great healthy breakfast or light meal with minimal work and lots of nutritional benefits!
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