3 Smoothies to Get You Summer Ready [Recipe]
Smoothies are a convenient and simple way to take in plenty of fruit and vegetables all in one go not to mention they are just what you need to get your body summer-ready. Smoothies are also the perfect on-the-go snack as you can whip them up, pour into a to-go cup and head out the door! When sweetening your fruity fusion, make sure steer clear of sugar to make sure you don’t cancel out the health benefits. Try things like honey or agave syrup to sweeten your liquid delight or use a sugar alternative like the new Canderel Crunch with Stevia. For a delicious, nutrient-rich treat packed with the energy, try these 3 sugar-free smoothie recipes.
Cocoa protein power smoothie
Ingredients
1 tbs cocoa powder
1 cup (90 g) mixed frozen berries
1 cup (250 ml) soy milk, unsweetened
30 ml protein powder
1 tsp Canderel Crunch with Stevia, honey or agave syrup.
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add ice if desired and additional Canderel Crunch with Stevia to taste.
Green ginger smoothie
Ingredients
40 g fresh baby spinach or de-stalked Swiss chard
1 small green apple, skinned, cored and roughly chopped
¼ cup (20 g) celery, sliced
1 cup (70 g) cucumber, chopped
½ cup coconut water
1 heaped tbs mint, roughly chopped
1 tbs fresh ginger, grated
1 tsp Canderel Crunch with Stevia
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add more coconut water if mixture is too thick and additional Canderel Crunch with Stevia to taste. Serve with ice if desired.
Mixed berry and banana smoothie
Ingredients
1 (90 g) cup frozen mixed berries
1 cup (250 ml) plain fat-free yoghurt
½ banana
1 tsp Canderel Crunch with Stevia
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Add a splash of fat-free milk if the mixture is too thick and additional Canderel Crunch with Stevia to taste. Serve with ice if desired.
For more delicious recipes visit the Canderel South Africa website.