Frequently marketed as a health food and an increasingly popular wellness trend, are smoothies good for you? They benefit from being portable, so they are great for busy families who are frequently on the run.
They typical include a range of natural fruit & vegetables so they are hugely versatile. Combined with a juice or base such such as a plant-based milk, they can be adapted to meet all your dietary requirements and taste preferences. So far, so good for the smoothie!
There’s little wonder that smoothies, especially those loaded with veggies and fruit, are a popular and healthy choice. View our recipes here.
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What Are Smoothies?
Thick, creamy, and delicious beverages, smoothies are generally a blend of pureed fruits and vegetables alongside yogurt and milk (dairy or a plant-based substitute). They may also combine nuts and seeds for an extra nutritional kick!
At their most basic level, a smoothie features just two essential ingredients – a liquid and a base to which you and your family can get creative and combine whatever your heart (and belly) desires!
We’ll come on shortly to discuss ingredients you can use to “pimp up” your smoothie and turn it into a sugar-free and yummy dessert.
What Ingredients Can Be Added To Smoothies?
Whether picking up a shop-bought bottled smoothie or getting creative at home and blitzing up something special in your family’s kitchen, below are some of the most popular smoothie ingredients to give you some inspiration.
The flavor profile can be adapted according to whether you fancy something sweet or more savory. After all, sneaking spinach into a smoothie is probably the only way you’ll get the youngsters in your house to “drink” their daily greens!
Fruits
Popular choices include berries, apples, bananas, pineapples, mango, and peach.
Vegetables
As we said, smoothies are a great way to hide those greens! Toss in kale, wheatgrass, arugula, avocado, cucumber, spinach, and even microgreens for a healthy kick!
Nuts and seeds
We love to toss some flax and chia seeds into our smoothies, along with a spoon of organic almond or peanut butter.
Herbs and spices
Pep up your smoothie and give it some nutritional oomph with the addition of spices like cinnamon, ginger, and turmeric. You could add matcha or protein powder and turn your smoothie into a super-powered nutritional supplement.
Liquid choices
Besides dairy and non-dairy milk, other popular smoothies bases include coconut water, iced tea, and even cold brew coffee or your favorite fruit juice.
Sweeteners
We’re not fans of sugar around here. So you could add in honey, pitted dates, or some fruit juice concentrate to sweeten your smoothie. Or even better still, you could blend it with the Simply Delish pudding mix of your choice and add no sweeteners as Simply Delish has a blend of natural Stevia sweetener and no artificial flavors in their amazing Chocolate, Banana, Butterscotch, Vanilla and Strawberry.
Are Smoothies A Good Option For Keto-Fans?
If you are following a low-carb, keto lifestyle, then you can enjoy a smoothie using one of Simply Delish Jels or Puddings as part of your smoothie base.
Try This Strawberry Banana Pudding Smoothie Recipe
Not only has this smoothie zero sugar, but it’s also keto-friendly approved and a great option for vegans too. With preparation time less than it takes to boil a kettle and make a cup of tea, this is a delicious, nutritious, and all-around tasty treat.
Try this recipe below from Katie Nichols. Give it a go, and thank us later!
Here’s what you’ll need
- 1 cup of frozen strawberry and banana mix
- 1 cup of milk – your choice, but we love the combination of oat, almond milk with this recipe
- 1/2 sachet of Simply Delish banana pudding which you can purchase HERE
Now the fun bit! Time to create this concoction of deliciousness using nothing more than your blender:
- Simply combine all your ingredients and blend until creamily smooth
- Then serve in a glass and enjoy. Yes, it’s Simply Delish!
If you and your family are on a mission to look after your nutrition, sugar-free smoothies using Simply Delish pudding mixes are the way to go.
These are part energy drinks, thanks to the fresh fruit, and part dessert, thanks to the pudding mix. But they are 100% healthy, filling, and keto certified. Because smoothies are completely customizable, they can be made as healthy and nutritious as you and your family require.
Possible Health Benefits Of Smoothies
Besides being a great way to load your diet with more fruit and vegetables, which can be a fabulous way to help reduce inflammation and improve digestion, eating more portions of fruit and veg a day can also reduce your risk of developing life-threatening chronic conditions.
Depending also on what you choose to pack into our Simply Delish smoothie, by including fiber-rich foods like nuts, seeds, and wholegrain, you can improve your digestion and gut health and promote healthier immunity.
The most nutritious smoothies contain no added sugar and are nutritionally balanced, utilizing whole foods to ensure that they are an excellent snack of choice all the family can enjoy.
The Bottom Line; Are Smoothies Healthy?
A smoothie’s “healthiness” is determined by what goes into it! The most nutritious smoothies include whole foods like fruit and vegetables alongside protein and fiber that assist with weight loss by helping keep you fuller for longer.
If you’re searching for a way to boost your daily intake of fruit and veggies, Simply Delish based smoothies are the way to go. And remember, Simply Delish is the world’s first ketogenic-certified pudding. Perfect for your diet!
