Frozen.

Freezing fruit ahead of time is a great way to keep a smooth consistency. Smoothies are an easy meal so I prep a few reusable bags full of different fruit combinations once a week. I find that these fruits are the best to freeze, and using at least one in a smoothie will give the best results for consistency, otherwise you can opt for ice.

Bananas

Any berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)

Pineapple

Mango

Grapes

Peaches

Pears

Avocado

Avocados are a great source of fiber, and unlike most fruits, they have zero grams of naturally occurring sugar per serving, which helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels. Avocados are a great alternative as a smoothie base, instead of bananas, because of its nutritional value. 

Balance. 

Create a balanced smoothie with a combination of fruits, veggies, and other ingredients that contain protein and healthy fats. These could be nut butters or chia seeds— to keep you feeling full and satisfied!

Liquids.

Liquids are imperative to blend smoothies and nut milks or teas work best. Get creative and try different bases to get different results. I recommend coconut milk, hemp milk, mint tea, chamomile tea, and lemongrass tea- but again, get creative and try different things.

Extras.

I love making smoothies at home because you don’t have to pay extra $ for add-ons. These include cacao, bee pollen, spiralina, turmeric, goji berries, chia seeds, flax seeds, coconut flakes, you name it!

Flavor.

Some healthy sweets can be added to spruce up a recipe. My go to natural sweeteners are dates, honey, and agave syrup. Try to avoid any artificial sweeteners.