Refreshing 1-minute Summer Smoothies

 

With summer just around the corner, the persistent climate change and the kids running around the whole day, we all need the speediest and the most refreshing salvation from the oncoming heat. Being constantly hydrated is a must, together with consuming vital nutrients needed to replenish you and your kids’ hyper active metabolism.

Making these smoothies is as easy as 1-2-3 and a good way to get your kids involved as well! Prepare them the night before for quality bonding time. Segregate them per serving, store in zip lock bags and pop them in your freezer for the next day’s breakfast drink and thirst-quenching snack.

BLUEBERRY – YOGURT 

Make your kids love this calcium rich alternative by turning Yogurt blue! Yogurt is not only good for your little ones’ bones and teeth; it is also packed with the good bacteria, Lacto-bacilli, known to keeping their digestive systems balanced by fighting off the bad ones that cause diarrhea and tummy aches. Blueberries are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Manganese and Dietary Fiber, which makes this a colorful and filling snack for your hyper active toddlers. It is also low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium.

You will need:

• 1 cup skim milk or soy milk
• 6 oz. vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup frozen blueberries (if fresh, add a handful of crushed ice)
• 1 tbsp flaxseed oil

Combine everything in your blender. Blend for a minute. Transfer to a glass and stir in flaxseed oil.

 

MANGO – COCONUT

Bring the taste of the sunny tropics with these two. Not only are they sweet and delicious they are both highly nutritious too! Coconut is packed with Vitamins E, C and B vitamins. It has also become a popular vegan alternative to milk. Although it is not as high in Calcium as the latter, it is a rich source of Phosphorus, which contributes greatly to keeping bones stronger. Mangoes are rich in Dietary Fiber and Vitamins A & C. Moreover, in ayurvedic studies, drinking juiced mangoes together with water and sweetener are found to have a cooling effect to the body, replenishing exhausted muscles spent from being under the sun’s energy.

You will need:

• 3/4 cup frozen mango
• ½ cup coconut milk
• 2 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut

Combine everything in your blender. Blend for 1 minute. Serves 1

 

PEANUT BUTTER – CHOCO – BANANA

Peanut butter is an all time kids favorite that is a good source of Protein, Niacin, Manganese and Potassium. Cacao or chocolate as we all know is another favorite that is a Natural Anti-depressant, high in Magnesium and Anti-oxidants known to effectively fight off free radicals. Additionally, the combination of the two provides double the Magnesium. Together with Bananas you also get double the potassium, plus a whole bunch of nutrients that keep the doctor away. < pls link to http://www.in2town.co.uk/health/12-reasons-why-a-banana-a-day-keeps-the-doctor-away >

You will need:

• 1 peeled frozen banana
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1/3 cup water

Combine everything in your blender. Blend for a minute, until smooth. Serves 1.

 

 

Samantha Samonte is a writer for Culinary One, a website about culinary careers, cuisines and food. Helping aspiring chefs to find the best cooking schools < pls link to http://www.culinaryone.com/best-culinary-schools-in-america/ >. She spends the rest of her time living life to the fullest in the company of her laptop and creative writing prowess.