Cocoa, FL, USA

3 Easy and Nutritious Smoothies to Support Your Immune System


Dark Triple Berry Smoothie

1/3 cup frozen cranberries
1/3 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 banana to thicken
1/4 cup carrot
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup coconut or almond, or oat milk
1 squeezed lemon

Optional:

1 teaspoon of elderberry juice 1 teaspoon coconut oil or nut butter for healthy fats to stay full
1 tablespoon fresh ginger or turmeric to reduce inflammation
2 teaspoons of raw honey or maple syrup to boost the immune system

Tip: If you're a beginner at making smoothies, the best way to choose your mixture is to stay within the same color combination. For instance, yellow fruits like pineapple, mango, carrots, and oranges work well together and are in the same color range.


Strawberry Lemon Smoothie

1/3 cup or half of a banana
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/4 cup spinach
1 cup orange juice or filtered water or oat milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Optional:

2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder for a sweet undertone1 teaspoon coconut oil or nut butter for healthy fats to stay full
1 tablespoon fresh ginger to reduce inflammation
1 tablespoon raw honey to boost the immune system
1 Yogi Tea Immune Boosting tea bag used in heated, filtered water

Tip:
For the best smoothie, use frozen fruit rather than ice. The key to a thick smoothie is to mix the frozen fruit to liquid ratio. More fruit will give you a thicker smoothie.


Watermelon C-Boosting Smoothie

3 cups diced seedless watermelon
1 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt or vegan vanilla protein powder
1/2cup almond or oat milk
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Optional:

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves1 teaspoon coconut oil or nut butter for healthy fats to stay full
1 teaspoon fresh ginger or ground turmeric to reduce inflammation
1 tablespoon raw honey to boost the immune system

Tip:
Experiment with immune-boosting tea bags such as ginger, turmeric, peppermint, and chamomile by heating them in milk and then adding them to your smoothie.