Smoothies Using Winter Fruits and Veggies

One of the greatest ways to get your nutrition is through smoothies. That’s why they’ve 
become one of the most popular breakfast alternatives in the last decade or so, but just 
because these drinks are often cold, doesn’t mean that they have to stay back with the 
warmer months. These drinks are great year-round, and one way to bring them around 
to the colder time of year, is to make them using winter time fruits and vegetables. In the 
next few paragraphs you’ll find some great ideas for delicious drinks. 

Cranberry Kale Smoothie

When you want a tasty power packed punch of antioxidants, berries are a regular 
source. Kale is a high fiber food that is considered great for digestion and is full of 
essential minerals that the body needs to do its daily repairs. This smoothie relies on a 
kale leaf, a ½ cup of cranberries, 1 cup of coconut water, frozen banana, and a 
tablespoon of honey. Place all of the items in a blender, and puree until the contents 
take on a smooth texture. 

Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie

Sweet, oatmeal cookies are a favorite treat in many households. Oatmeal is known for 
its ability to help with heart health because of its fiber content that helps the body to 
eliminate cholesterol from the blood. This smoothie is both massively heart healthy, and 
a good idea for people who are trying to increase heart health. Simply get a cup of 
water, and a ½ cup of your favorite milk dairy or nondairy and put it into a blender. Add 
a frozen sliced banana, a ¼ cup of rolled oats, a tablespoon of raisins, a ¼ teaspoon of 
vanilla, and ? teaspoon of cinnamon and blend well. 

Berry Blast Smoothie

As mentioned before, berries are a great source of antioxidants, so why not have a 
smoothie with only berries? Here is a super simple recipe. Take a ½ cup of frozen 
blueberries, a ½ cup of frozen cranberries, and a ½ cup of frozen blackberries and 
dump them into a blender with a ½ cup of almond milk and blend until soft and smooth. 
If you want to take this drink to the next level, you can try adding some chia seeds to the 
mix to boost the protein content. Then you can pour and serve your amazing treat!
