3 not boring & healthy smoothie recipes to kick off your New Year

Many people will be trying to jump-start their new year by resolving to eat healthier this week.

One of the easiest ways for busy people to improve their diet is to get on a healthy smoothie routine.

You might think ‘bland’ and ‘boring’ when you think about smoothies, but they don’t have to be!

Get 2021 off to a healthy start with these delicious smoothie recipes…

Green Detox Smoothie (from Damn Delicious)

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach
• 2 cups baby kale
• 2 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 medium green apple, chopped
• 1 cup frozen sliced banana
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon honey

Pomegranate Beet Citrus Smoothie With Mint and Ginger (from One Green Planet)

Serves 5-6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups beet juice
• 2 cups pomegranate arils
• 2 whole lemons peeled
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup mint leaves packed
• 3 cups ice

Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie (From BlueOsa)

Serves 1

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
• 3/4 cup (one 6-ounce container) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• Dash of vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (for topping)