Who doesn't love a good smoothie? I started making them a few months ago as a way of getting an extra dose of fruits and vegetables into our diet. In addition to health benefits, making smoothies at home has other great perks.
1. Saves You Money
Purchasing the ingredients might seem like a mini investment but it will save you money in the long run. Many places around Raleigh that offer whole food, healthy smoothies charge upwards of $10 for ONE. That adds up quickly.
2. You Know Exactly What's In It
I was shocked to see how much added sugar (in the form of juice) was in one of my favorite smoothies from a large smoothie chain. When you make your own, you get to control what goes in it. That means no surprises, no iffy ingredients, and no added sugar in a smoothie that already has naturally occurring sugars from fruit.
3. Quick And Easy To Make
From start to finish, it will take you 2 minutes tops. Grab your ingredients, throw them in the blender, and blend. Simple!
My go-to smoothie recipe only has 5 ingredients and can easily be customized to your liking. All you need is baby spinach, frozen pineapple, frozen mixed berries, turmeric, and water.
Note: Customize the smoothie by picking your favorite frozen fruit. If you don't like spinach, try another leafy green, or add extra fruit. Chia seeds, nut butters, or protein powder would make a great addition. To add more flavor, use milk or another liquid in place of water.
While we're on the topic of fruits and veggies, I wanted to share the Dirty Dozen list with you. The list, created by EWG, contains the 12 dirtiest produce due to exposure/spraying of pesticides. It is recommended that you purchase organic. Because strawberries and spinach hold the top spots, I always buy them organic. Walmart sells organic spinach for less than $2 so I always add it to my pickup order. You can also find a 2-pound bag of frozen organic mixed berries for less than $9.
Let me know if you try the smoothie recipe or feel free to share your favorite with me! I'm always on the hunt for new ones to try.
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