Here are five vitamin-boosting smoothie recipes to help support your immune system:
Citrus Smoothie
2 large oranges, peeled and halved
½ lemon, peeled
2 slices pineapple
½ cup frozen mango chunks
2 cups ice cubes
Blend all ingredients until smooth for a vitamin C-packed tropical drink1.
Mixed Berry Immune Booster
2 cups mixed blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries
1 cup chopped bananas
1 cup yogurt
2 cups milk or milk alternative
Ice
1 tablespoon plant-based Vitamin C supplement
This smoothie provides a powerful antioxidant boost and delicious flavor.
Chocolate-Cherry Protein Smoothie
1 cup pitted cherries
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1.5 scoops protein powder
1 chopped banana
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Ice
1 cup pitted cherries
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1.5 scoops protein powder
1 chopped banana
2 tablespoons cacao powder
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Ice
A nutrient-dense smoothie packed with immune-supporting ingredients3.
Ginger Kombucha Green Smoothie
2 cups ginger kombucha
1 honeycrisp apple
2 oranges
2 lime slices
1½ cups cucumber
2 pineapple slices
4 cups baby spinach
2 cups frozen mango chunks
2 cups ginger kombucha
1 honeycrisp apple
2 oranges
2 lime slices
1½ cups cucumber
2 pineapple slices
4 cups baby spinach
2 cups frozen mango chunks
This vibrant green smoothie offers a spicy twist with immune-boosting components1.
Orange Mango Wellness Smoothie
1.5 cups chopped mango
1 peeled and deseeded orange
1 tablespoon baobab powder
1 chopped banana
1 cup coconut water
Ice
1.5 cups chopped mango
1 peeled and deseeded orange
1 tablespoon baobab powder
1 chopped banana
1 cup coconut water
Ice
A citrusy smoothie loaded with Vitamin C and immune-supporting nutrients3.
Pro tip: The Mayo Clinic recommends incorporating ingredients like Greek yogurt, chia seeds, and kefir to add protein and additional immune-boosting nutrients