Some people do not like milk or other dairy products, and the others simply cannot stand them (the reason being different allergies or lactose intolerance). More and more scientists point out that frequent consumption of milk and dairy products is not very healthy since it causes inflammation. But there is an alternative..
The following smoothie recipes do not include milk and dairy products, however, they are still very yummy!
Delicious Pear Morning Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
½ pear (pitted)
½ cup spinach
½ cup cold water
½ cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1 tbsp. chia seeds
1 tbsp. flaxseed (ground)
½ tbsp. hemp seeds
Directions:
Put all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Refresh-Me Morning Mango Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup almond milk
½ tbsp. natural almond butter
½ cup cold water
1 ripe banana
½ cup mango (fresh or frozen, diced)
½ lime, freshly squeezed
1 tbsp. hemp seeds
½ tsp. chilli powder
Directions:
First squeeze ½ lime to make fresh lime juice. Put it into the blender and then add all the other ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Antioxidant Blueberry Green Tea Smoothie
Ingredients:
1 ½ cup green tea (chilled)
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 ripe banana
1 tbsp. hemp protein powder
½ tbsp. hemp seeds
1 tbsp. chia seeds
Directions:
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Energising Coffee Smoothie
Ingredients:
¼ cup coffee (cooled)
¼ cup ice cubes or cold water
1 cup natural coconut or almond milk (unsweetened)
1 ripe banana
¼ cup cashews (soaked for at least six hours)
1 tbsp. cacao nibs
1 tsp. cacao powder (as a topping)
Directions:
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Top with cacao powder and enjoy.
Best Berry Smoothie
Ingredients:
½ cup natural fresh cranberry juice
½ cup coconut or rice milk (unsweetened)
1 ripe banana
¼ cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
¼ cup cranberries (fresh, dried or frozen)
¼ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
2 tbsp. natural almond butter
½ tbsp. honey (as a sweetener, if needed)
Directions:
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Add some honey if the smoothie is not sweet enough.
Give them a try and tell us if you feel better reducing dairy in your daily routine.