Papayas are rich in antioxidants and the enzyme papain, which helps promote digestive health. Lycopene content of papayas may help protect against prostate cancer.

Strawberries are high in vitamin C, antioxidants and manganese.

Studies suggest that bananas may prevent high blood pressure and decrease risk of kidney cancer. Bananas also promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria and they have a natural antacid effect, so a banana smoothie might just be the thing to ease heartburn. Read more about why bananas are so good for you.

This is a supper simple, supper healthy smoothie!

Banana-Papaya-Strawberry Smoothie Recipe

• 1 banana, peeled
• 2 cups of papaya, cuped
• 1 cup of sliced strawberries
• 4 to 6 ounces of filtered water

Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. You can make it cold by adding frozen strawberries, adding a few ice cubes or putting it in the freezer for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 372
Fat: 1g
Protein: 5g
Carbohydrates: 94g
Calcium: 9% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 1.6 mg
Vitamin A: 108% RDA
Vitamin C: 324% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin K, copper and manganese. Adding 2 cups or handfuls of greens will boost the calcium, iron, vitamin and mineral content of this smoothie. I recommend fresh baby spinach, kale, chard or even dandelion greens!

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Smoothie Ingredients

• 1-and-1/2 cups organic strawberries (frozen or fresh)
• 1 cup fresh pineapple, chunks
• 2+ cups organic spinach or other leafy green
• 4 to 6 ounces filtered water

Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth.

This smoothie will be excellent with young coconut. Simply add the meat and 4-6 ounces of coconut water instead of the filtered water. Add mango to heighten the tropical flavor. Banana will make it thicker and creamier. Add ice or use frozen berries to chill.

Because pineapple and strawberries are so flavorful, this is an excellent smoothie to make if you want to try kale, collards or dandelion greens as the bitter flavor will be masked easily.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 165
Fat: 1g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Calcium: 10% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 3.0 mg
Vitamin A: 192% RDA
Vitamin C: 247% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, B6, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese and potassium.

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This is a creamy smoothie with a distinctive peach flavor accented with mango. The banana plays a less dominant role in the overall flavor of the smoothie. You can go crazy with the leafy greens in this one too. Try adding at least 4 cups or handfuls of fresh baby spinach, or branch out and try kale, dandelion, turnip or beet greens or a combination of different greens.

You can either drink it all at once as a meal on the go, share it with someone or drink half in the morning and half later in the day.

Peach Mango Smoothie Recipe

• 4 organic peaches, pitted
• 2 organic banana, peeled
• 1 large mango, pitted and peeled
• 4 cups organic spinach
• 6 to 8 ounces filtered water

Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. Makes about 32 ounces.

To boost the calories and healthy fats, add a tablespoon of ground flax seed. You’ll get over 100% RDA of your Omega-3s. You can also use nectarines, plums or even apricots to change the flavor in this smoothie.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 592
Fat: 3g
Protein: 10g
Carbohydrates: 148g
Calcium: 18% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 68% RDA
Vitamin A: 489% RDA
Vitamin C: 162% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of B vitamin (except B12), as well as vitamin K. It’s also rich in minerals like copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and potassium.

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I like hiding extra veggies in my meal replacement smoothies, hence the tomato and carrot. Carrots are a good source of beta-carotene.

Creamy Banana Smoothie with Greens Recipe

• 2 organic bananas, peeled
• 1 cup papaya, cubed
• 1 mango, peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon Sunfood cacao *
• 3 cups Swiss chard (or other leafy green)
• 1-2 small vine tomatoes (I use Campari tomatoes)
• 1 small to medium-sized carrot

Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. This recipe makes about 30 ounces.

* I use and recommend Sunfood brand cacao because it is so high in iron. A once ounce serving has 314% of your daily value of this mineral. No other brand of cacao I have seen comes close to this iron content. Sunfood cacao comes in powder (perfect for smoothies), whole beans and pieces (nibs). You can order Sunfood cacao in our superfoods store.

You can always substitute kale or even dandelion greens to boost the calcium content in this smoothie past the 30% recommended daily allowance.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 542
Fat: 8g
Protein: 9g
Carbohydrates: 119g
Calcium: 15% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 178% RDA
Vitamin A: 882% RDA
Vitamin C: 286% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate and other B-vitamins as well as vitamin E, copper, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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Strawberry Coconut Green Smoothie Recipe with Orange

In a blender, combine:

• Meat and 2 ounces of water from one young, Thai coconut
• 1 and ½ cups whole organic strawberries
• 1 orange, peeled
• 2 cups or handfuls of fresh, organic baby spinach (or other green)

Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth.

Modifications:

There are a few variations you can do with this smoothie. You can add another 2-4 ounces of coconut water and a whole banana for a thicker, sweeter smoothie. Instead of using orange, you can use a whole mango (pitted and peeled) and add just a little extra coconut water to reach the desired consistency.

This smoothie is low in fat already, but you could replace the coconut with banana.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 318
Fat: 4g
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 68g
Calcium: 31% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 15% RDA
Vitamin A: 257% RDA
Vitamin C: 302% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate, vitamin B2, B6 and vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese, and potassiom.

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Banana-Orange-Pineapple with Cinnamon Smoothie Recipe

• 2 organic bananas, peeled
• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1 large orange, peeled
• 1 organic carrot
• 1 mango, pitted and peeled
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 Campari or plum tomato
• 1 – 2 cups organic kale, chopped *
• 1 cup organic, fresh spinach, chopped *
• 4 to 6 ounces filtered water

Blend on high for 30 seconds or until smooth. You can add a scoop of hemp or rice protein powder if you want.

* You can use any leafy green in this recipe. It’s a great recipe to hide bitter greens like dandelion and kale.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 497
Fat: 2g
Protein: 8g
Carbohydrates: 126g
Calcium: 22% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 17% RDA
Vitamin A: 573% RDA
Vitamin C: 389% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of folate and other B vitamins, vitamin K, copper, magnesium, and potassium.

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Pineapple-Mango-Avocado Smoothie Recipe

• 1/2 cup pineapple
• 1/2 mango
• 1/2 large avocado
• 1 tbs flax seeds
• 6 to 8 oz filtered of water

Blend on high for 30 seconds until smooth. Start with 6 ounces of water and add a little more if the smoothie is too thick for your liking.

If you are not using a high powered blender you’ll want to grind the flax seed in a coffee grinder before adding them to your smoothie.

You can add greens to this recipe. Because of the pineapple and mango, you can get away with bitter greens like dandelion and kale. Of course, fresh baby spinach is easily hidden so try that if you are feeling less adventurous. Adding greens will boost calcium, vitamin A and K levels as well as protein.

Speaking of protein, you can add a scoop of hemp or rice protein powder to make this smoothie an excellent meal replacement shake, adding only about 50 calories and 12 grams of protein, depending on which powder you use. It’ll be a great post-workout smoothie as well.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 324
Fat: 19g
Protein: 4g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Calcium: 6% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 8% RDA
Vitamin A: 42% RDA
Vitamin C: 104% RDA

This smoothie is also a good source of folate, vitamin B1 – B6, and vitamin K, copper, magnesium, manganese and Omega-3 fatty acids.

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Mango-Chocolate Green Smoothie

– 1 mango
– 1/2 cup pineapple, cubed
– 1 ounce of Sunfood cacao nibs (or use cacao powder)
– 3 large chard leafs
– 1 stock celery
– 4-6 ounces of water (or coconut water)
– 1 scoop hemp or rice protein powder (optional)

Blend ingredients on high until smooth. Grind cacao nibs or beans in a coffee grinder before adding them to your blender.

For a colder smoothie, either add a couple ice cubes or use frozen mango.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 380 (442 with protein powder)
Fat: 20 grams
Protein: 8 grams (20 grams with protein powder)
Carbohydrates: 62 grams
Calcium: 12% RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance)
Iron: 332% *
Vitamin A: 455% RDA
Vitamin C: 250% RDA

This drink is also a good source of copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, vitamin E, K and B vitamins including folate, thiamine, riboflavin and B6.

* We use Sunfood brand cacao (raw chocolate) because of it’s high iron content. Each serving has 314% RDA of iron. Other brands of cacao have much less iron content.

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Recipe

– 1/2 large papaya
– 1 mango
– 1/2 avocado
– 2 cups dandelion greens
– 1/2 cup shredded coconut
– 6 ounces of water
– 1 serving of protein powder (optional)

Blend on high until smooth.

Smoothie Modifications

For less fat and calories, use a half or whole banana instead of the avocado. You can also use fresh, young coconut instead of shredded coconut, which will also provide a significant boost in calcium content. I highly recommend that you only use unsweetened coconut if you do use shredded.

This smoothie contains 8 grams of protein without protein powder. Check your protein powder for additional nutritional information if you decide to use it.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 572
Fat: 32 grams
Protein: 8 grams (not including protein powder)
Carbohydrates: 72 grams
Calcium: 27% Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
Iron: 62% RDA
Vitamin A: 480% RDA
Vitamin C: 209% RDA

This smoothie is also a rich source of B vitamins as well as vitamin E and K, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.

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Coconut Apple Recipe

– Meat and 4-6 ounces of water from one young, Thai coconut
– 1 large Fuji apple
– 2 large handfuls of fresh baby spinach

Blend ingredients in a blender until smooth. Makes approximately 16 ounces.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 222
Fat: 3.2 grams
Protein: 4.4 grams
Carbohydrates: 50.1 grams
Calcium: 26% daily value (DV)
Vitamin A: 81% DV
Vitamin C: 51% DV

Meal Replacement Smoothie

This coconut apple recipe provides an excellent base for a meal replacement smoothie. Use the same recipe above but add:

– 1/4 cup cacao nibs (or 1/8 cup cacao powder)
– 2 tablespoons ground flax seeds
– 1 kiwi
– 1/2 bunch parsley
– 1 scoop protein powder (optional)

Calories: 556 (611 calories with protein powder)
Fat: 23.7 grams
Protein: 14.9 grams (26.9 grams with protein powder)
Carbohydrates: 80 grams
Calcium: 41% daily value (DV)
Vitamin A: 183% DV
Vitamin C: 322% DV

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