Recipe: Hydrating Smoothies
Berry-Watermelon Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water
- 2 cups (480 ml) frozen berries
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh seedless watermelon, diced
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain or vanilla-flavored yogurt
Cucumber-Avocado Smoothie
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 ml) coconut water
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lime juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) ripe avocado
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen pineapple
- 1 1/2 cup (360 ml) fresh cucumber, diced
Mango-Ginger Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) coconut water
- 1 cup (240 ml) frozen mango
- ½ banana, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml) yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 ml) fresh ginger, peeled and grated
METHOD
- Place any liquid ingredients into the bottom of the blender first, followed by the fresh ingredients. Place the frozen ingredients into the blender last.
- Secure the top of the blender, then blend at a slow speed for thirty seconds. Increase to a high speed and blend for two more minutes.
- If the smoothie ends up being too thick or chunky to blend easily, try adding 1 or 2 tablespoons of water or coconut water, then blending again.
- Enjoy!
