6 Basic Breakfast Smoothies

Obviously breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but the problem is that so many of us are so time pressed in the morning that it’s the first thing we sacrifice. As a trainer and a cook my priority is fuelling people’s lives. You need to eat good foods often, and if you skip breakfast, research shows you’re more likely to reach for something bad around 10am, and we want to prevent that from happening.” Mr Hines firmly believes you can get all the nutrients you need from a smoothie. “Instead of thinking of a smoothie as a drink, think of it as a meal,” he advises. “Think, what sort of nutrients can I get in a meal, and how can I replicate that? Green smoothies are popular at the moment, and that’s because we’ve all figured out a way to eat the foods we might not usually eat like spinach, which is so good for you.” Here are the 6 basic yet complete smoothies you need: 1.  Energy Booster - This smoothie is more than just a delicious drink. Take a sip and revitalize your energy level. At under 250 calories, this refreshing blend is the perfect way to start off your day.

• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 banana
• cinnamon
• 8 oz Greek yogurt

2.  Vitamin C - During cold and flu season, catching some sort of bug can seem almost unavoidable. Fill up on this vitamin C smoothie that will help you get the nutrients you need. This delicious blend can help you to boost your immunity and reclaim your health.

• 2 oranges
• 1/2 cantaloupe
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 tomato

3.  Vitamin Enriched – get your daily dose of essential nutrients with this Dr. Oz-approved blend. If you feel like you are not getting enough vitamins from your diet, this foolproof cocktail packs a powerful antioxidant punch and helps you absorb nutrients from your diet.

• 1 cup papaya
• 1/2 cup kale
• 1/2 cup spinach
• 1/2 green apple
• 1/2 banana

4.  Super Power Smoothie – if you want to start off your day with a big boost of energy, try starting with this smoothie. It’s loaded with healthy fruits and veggies like watermelon, which helps dilate blood vessels to promote blood flow. Also, it has coconut water – one of the most hydrating liquids out there. The best part is this recipe yields a big batch, so you can make it once, freeze it, and drink it all week long.

• 2 pints pineapple
• 2 pints watermelon
• 2 quarts coconut water
• spinach
• blueberries
• 2 green apples

5.  Skin Clearing - Getting a gorgeous, glowing complexion doesn’t only mean slathering on sunblock or the latest antioxidant serum (though that helps, too). It also means paying attention to your diet. By tossing nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables and other goodies into your blender, you can ensure that you’re eating beautifying foods that will nourish your skin from the inside, out.

• blueberries
• 2 green apples
• 1 medium ripe peach, sliced
• 2 tbsp chopped Hass avocado
• 1/3 cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
• 3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp 100% pomegranate juice
• 1 tsp grapeseed oil
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

6.  Mean Green – Dr. Oz shares one of his favorite recipes. Jump-start your mornings with this high-fiber, low-calorie breakfast drink.

• 2 cups Spinach
• 1/2 cucumber
• 1/4 head of celery
• 1/2 bunch parsley
• 1 bunch of mint
• 3 carrots
• 2 apples
• 1/4 orange
• 1/4 lime
• 1/4 pineapple
• 1/4 lemon