If you are not really a big fan of liquid meals, then maybe slightly thicker smoothie varieties could be the right choice for you.
1. Thick chocolate smoothie with avocado and chia seeds
I haven’t eaten avocado in a while. In fact, I can’t say I’m sick of it; I’ve simply put it out of my mind. Then I once bought a few pieces and treated my friends to a smoothie. It’s true, when I asked them “Do you want a smoothie?”, they looked at me a little in disbelief, but they weren’t surprised by my “Oh, why am I even asking you!? I’ll make it, so if you don’t want it or don’t like it, don’t eat it.” „It’s really simple; the only thing that matters is that my friends are open to my food games. Everything else is left to the imagination…
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This is how I mixed:
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- 1 banana
- 1 spoon of honey
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 150 ml + 3 tablespoons oat milk
- a couple of ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon of coarsely grated chocolate, for decoration
First, I mixed chia seeds and 3 tablespoons of milk in a bowl and let it stand for about 15 minutes. Then I shook the chia seeds, which had turned into a gelatinous mixture in the milk, into a blender and added all the other ingredients (except the grated chocolate) and blended until I got a creamy mixture.
I added milk little by little until I got the desired thickness. If you want it to be thicker, 150 ml will be too much for you. I poured it into glasses and sprinkled pieces of chocolate on top. What did the guests say? And what do you think?
Would you like to save something that is light, delicious, yet nutritious for your guests? With this recipe, you can be sure that you’ll want another dessert in no time.
2. Morning dose of love: Protein smoothie for a good day!
Sometimes all I want for breakfast is a smoothie! Ok, maybe not just smoothies, but you’re on a decent site, so the content must remain decent. So, a seemingly ordinary Thursday started with a smoothie. And after the smoothie, nothing was the same. Why? This smoothie was really good. Soooo! The recipe is actually very simple; you need oatmeal, fruit, a good blender, and a little love.
- 1 banana
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- 2 handfuls of frozen berries or forest fruits
- 4 tablespoons of oatmeal
- 2 scoops of whey protein, flavor as desired
- 2 tablespoons of chia seeds
- 250 ml of water
Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a creamy, uniform mixture. If desired, add more water, depending on how thick you want it to be. You add love at the end, when you pour into the glasses. This is a quantity for two. And what else do you need for breakfast?
Oh yes, smoothies aren’t just reserved for tall glasses! Lovers of bowls and spoons could come to their own conclusion.
3. Chocolate smoothie
For all those who want a stronger taste, here is a chocolate smoothie. A smoothie with a small amount of carbohydrates and minimal calories this combination makes a great snack that will allow you to last until the next meal. You can substitute xanthan gum with psyllium husks or chia seeds, depending on your desired texture and goals. Here, xanthan is added to give it a certain thickness and creaminess.
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Ingredients (3 dl):
- 30 g of whey protein from chocolate
- 50 g banana (1/2 medium banana)
- 1 dl of almond milk
- 0.5 dl of water
- 4 ice cubes
- a little xanthan gum
Preparation:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender. Add xanthan gum until you get the desired consistency. Garnish with a little dark chocolate or cocoa.
Nutritional values:
- Energy value: 176 kcal
- Proteins: 23 g
- Fats: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
4. Caffeine smoothie
When you need to get started for early morning cardio, or wake up before a workout, a little caffeine comes in handy. Combined with chocolate-flavored proteins, this smoothie will lift you up and refresh you. With almost no carbohydrates, it fits perfectly into the keto diet.
Ingredients (3 dl):
- 30 g of whey protein from chocolate
- 1 dl of instant coffee made with almond milk
- 1 dl cold almond milk
- 4 ice cubes
Preparation:
Heat 1 dl of milk and make strong instant coffee. Let it cool down and mix it with the other ingredients. Garnish with a little coffee.
Nutritional values:
- Energy value: 144 kcal
- Proteins: 23 g
- Fats: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
Grapes and cranberries give this smoothie not only valuable nutrients but also a wonderful aroma that will surely delight you.
5. Red smoothie
Grapes and cranberries are excellent sources of vitamin C and anthocyanins, which give them their dark red color. Anthocyanins and vitamin C are strong antioxidants that help in the recovery and slowing down of cell aging. This smoothie is ideal for boosting energy or recovering after training.
Photo by Jasmijn Van der Maaten:
Ingredients (3 dl):
- 30 g of vanilla whey protein
- 120 g of red grapes
- 10 g of cranberries
- 5 g of flax seeds
- 4 ice cubes
- some xanthan gum or psyllium
Preparation:
Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend well.
Nutritional values:
- Energy value: 254 kcal
- Proteins: 26 g
- Fats: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 3 g
