Smoothies, whether consumed as a meal or as a snack, are an excellent way to supplement your diet with nutrients and incorporate superfoods. They’re also great if you like to get creative in the kitchen and play mad scientist. Get some unusual but seriously delicious smoothie ingredients here.
10. Iced coffee
Consider using cold brew instead of almond milk as your liquid smoothie base. You can get your caffeine fix while eating a quick breakfast or snack when you’re on the go. In a pinch, brew a pot of coffee and chill it in the refrigerator. Feel free to experiment by adding your favorite protein powder to make it last longer.
9. Matcha
Matcha green tea powder is added to smoothies for an antioxidant boost. It has ten times the antioxidants of other green tea. These antioxidants, known as catechins, have been studied for their potential role in cancer prevention, heart health, and metabolism boost, among other things.
8. Lentils
Because they blend easily into a creamy texture, lentils are a smoothie secret weapon. In addition, each half-cup serving contains eight grams of fiber and nine grams of protein. Frozen lentils are an excellent plant-based source of protein and fiber in smoothies. They have a mild flavor, so no one will suspect they are present.
7. Cottage cheese
Try cottage cheese if you want to break out of your Greek yogurt smoothie rut. Add cottage cheese to my smoothies for a protein boost. After blending, you’ll have a delicious creamy texture. Because cottage cheese is less tart than plain Greek yogurt, you don’t need to add as much sweetener.
6. Tahini
This seriously delicious ground sesame paste complements both sweet and savory dishes. It’s also an excellent nut-butter substitute for allergy sufferers. Tahini is great in smoothies because it adds a salty, savory, rich flavor while thickening the texture. It’s also high in healthy monounsaturated fats, which keep you fuller for longer.
5. Sweet potato
Cooked sweet potatoes are an excellent way to boost fiber and important nutrients such as potassium and antioxidants in your smoothie. They also contribute to the smooth, creamy texture. Purple sweet potatoes have even more antioxidant power because of anthocyanins, the pigments that give purple sweet potatoes and other purple and blue foods like berries their vibrant color.
4. Tofu silken
Try silken tofu for a vegan protein option that isn’t a powder. It makes your smoothie creamy and smooth and is a great vegetarian source of protein.Ten grams of protein are contained in a half-cup serving. To make blending easier, cut it into cubes first. Because it blends with the other ingredients, you don’t get that wiggly tofu texture that many people dislike.
3. Avocado
The healthy fat combined with nutrient-dense fruits and vegetables aids in the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) and makes smoothies very creamy, almost like a milkshake
2. Beets
Beets have a mildly earthy-sweet flavor that pairs well with other flavors. They’re also high in antioxidants. Because of betalain, the pigment that gives beets their bright red color, they’ve been touted for their anti-inflammatory properties. To get the best blending results, steam or roast the beets first and slice them before putting them in the blender.
1. Cauliflower
Frozen cauliflower is the best weird-but-good smoothie ingredient. The cauliflower actually adds a creamy texture without the funky cauliflower flavor. Cauliflower is a true superfood, packed with antioxidants, B vitamins, potassium, and fiber. This Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie is a delectable way to satisfy your craving.
