SiseLEAN Smoothie Recipes

Delicious Smoothie Recipes 

If you love smoothies and also want to have them as a healthy meal or snack replacement, there are some simple but “basic rules” to consider.

A smoothie made of only fruits, berries and veggies are loaded with antioxidants and vitamins – but also a LOT of sugar…

So to make your smoothie a healthier meal, you should add some protein and healthy fats to it, and avoid adding any extra sugar or other sweetener. 

For protein, you can choose a high quality protein powder like SiseLEAN. Other healthy protein sources are plain Greek yogurt (no added sugar), chia seeds, nuts, silken tofu and oats.

For healthy fats, there are many great choices: avocado, coconut milk or oil, flax seeds, chia seeds and cream.

In general, berries, like strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries – vegetables and leafy greens are a healthy choice to add to your smoothie, because they are low in sugar. 

But be careful with adding too much fruit and what fruit you add – because some fruits have a very high sugar (fructose) content. Examples of fruits that are lower in sugar are kiwis, grapefruit, watermelon, pear, Granny Smith apples, peach and lemon.

Tip: What I like to do is to wash, peel and slice a variety of fruits, berries and veggies, then store them in different containers in my freezer. It’s so convenient to have all that done so when I want to mix a smoothie I just take what I want out from your freezer – ready to use! 

As a base for my smoothies, I like to have a 2/3 cup of baby spinach. You can also use kale e.g., but I find it too bitter.

For a healthy fat, I love to add 1/2 of an avocado, because it makes the smoothie creamy and filling. Then I add a mix of berries, veggies and / or some fruit, depending on what I have at home.

For protein, I choose the protein powder SiseLEAN with vanilla taste. Besides protein, it also adds loads of vitamins and trace minerals you need to the mix!

Sometimes I go for plain, unsweetened Greek Yogurt instead or a combination, yogurt and SiseLean. I rarely add any sweetener, but if I do I use Stevia or raw honey.

9 Delicious Smoothie Recipes

No 1: Tropical Avocado Smoothie 

1/3 cup of water (or coconut water if you prefer)
1/2 avocado
1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 t dried ginger)
½ – 1 sachet  SiseLEAN vanilla protein powder
1 t lime juice
1/2 -1 cup of frozen pineapple and/ or mango and /or papaya
Ice 

Calories: approx. 260

Serves: 1

Source: Adapted from SparkRecipes.com 

This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes.

No 2: Mixed Berry Smoothie 

1/3 cup of water (or coconut water if you prefer)
1/3 avocado (or some plain Greek yogurt)
1 cup with mixed raspberries, blackberries and strawberries
1/2-1 sachet of  SiseLEAN vanilla protein powder
2/3 cup of baby spinach (fresh or frozen) 

Calories: approx. 280

Serves: 1

LOVE the taste of the berries together with the vanilla!

No 3: Chocolate Smoothie 

1/3 cup of water or milk (or yogurt)
1 tablespoon of organic raw cacao
1/2 avocado (or some plain Greek yogurt)
½ sachet of  SiseLEAN vanilla protein powder
Chipped ice at your preference

Calories: approx. 250

Serves: 1

This one is really good for chocolate lovers (like me!), it’s also a great substitute for ice cream! 

Tip: To make it even more “ice-cream like”, add 1/2 of a frozen banana. For a sweeter taste, add some Stevia or raw honey.

No 4: Papaya Ginger Mint Smoothie

1 cup of Papaya (Solo or Mexican), peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
1/2 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/2 tablespoon honey
1-2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Water, to taste
4 fresh mint leaves, plus 1-2 sprigs for garnish

Directions

1. Refrigerate papaya until very cold, at least one hour or overnight.
2. Blend papaya, ice, yogurt, ginger, honey, and lemon juice in a blender. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, until mixture is smooth and thinned to desired consistency. Blend in mint leaves.
3. Add a 1/2 scoop of SiseLEAN protein powder
4. Garnish with mint sprigs and serve.

Serves:1

Source: Adapted from Martha Stewart

This smoothie has more ingredients in it so it’s a bit more work, but it’s really worth it!! 

No 5: Tropical Fruit Smoothie 

½ banana, frozen, cut in chunks
1/2 cup sliced strawberries (frozen) 
1/2 cup chunks of pineapple (frozen) 
8 – 12 ounces original almond milk
1-2 tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 sachet SiseLEAN

Serves: 1

This smoothie is very refreshing and tasty, perfect a hot summer day!