Smoothies are a quick healthy breakfast option. There is no failure when it comes to making a smoothie, just different tastes. Today, we will provide you with some basic information on how to combine ingredients and from there just add your curiosity and personal touch to creating delightful morning meals.

If this idea appeals to you, the first thing you need to do is equip your kitchen and purchase a blender if you don’t have one already (there’s no need to buy an expensive one if you plan on using it for this purpose alone) and some plastic casseroles or zip bags for freezing fruits.

Your smoothie foundation will be fruits. You can use either fresh fruits alone, frozen fruits alone or a mix of the two. Test and opt for the option that suits you the best.

Boost the calcium, vitamins, antioxidants and fiber intake by adding green leaves: kale, spinach, bok choy, lettuce.

Consuming green leaves this way brings the considerable benefit of breaking down fiber and this enhances digestion.

As nuts are fat proteins, mixing them with fruit may be a challenge for the digestive system, therefore it’s best if you don’t combine the two. The same principle applies to almond/cashew/sesame seeds etc. milk. There are however some exceptions: linen, hemp and chia seeds. Use them separately or combined, whichever way you prefer. They are a great source of Omega 3 in your diet.

The next step is to add superfoods as powders. Find below just a few ideas:

Although you might find them expensive at first, using such a small amount makes it really economical in the end. To start with, add just 1-2 powders and decrease the recommended dosage on the package until your body gets accustomed to them.

Finish by adding water according to the desired consistency. Another option is coconut water. Having the same number of electrolytes as the human plasma (1), makes it ideal for re-hydration. There is a big difference between coconut water and coconut milk. The first is naturally found inside the coconut whereas the latter is manually obtain from the pulp.

Add even more taste and flavor by using cacao, carob, blackcurrant, cranberry, goji powders. Just be advised that these are also superfoods so adjust the quantity and variety that you use accordingly.

Make smoothie your daily routine or have it several times a week. You can also enjoy a healthy drink from fruit alone before breakfast or as morning snack.

Here’s a recipe you can try:

No matter the ingredients you choose to combine, always tryout as many options, play with different tastes and enjoy your smoothie!