With your hectic lifestyle, is it any wonder how tempting fast food can become when you’re on the road rushing around? Who says you can’t save time and have a healthy meal?

When you need quality nutrition and don’t have enough time to cook a full meal, a smoothie can be a great way to go. Smoothies can combine a variety of fruits, vegetables, and super foods to provide you with incredible nutrition benefits and plenty of great taste. Let’s take a look at the top 4 healthy smoothies you can make at home and bring with you on the go.

4. The Leafy Green

Everyone can use more greens in their diet, right? When you can’t stand the taste of leafy greens or you simply don’t have time to eat the recommended amount, then try this leafy green smoothie. You won’t even know that it’s good for you!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 small apple (peeled or unpeeled)
• 2 cups of kale leaves (it’s recommended to remove the stems)
• 1/2 cup of citrus-based juice (orange, grapefruit, etc)
• 1/2 cup of water
• 1 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS

• Place all items into a blender and blend on medium to high for 30 seconds.

3. Berry Dessert

If you have a sweet tooth following a meal, why chance yourself getting into the wrong things and messing up your weight loss. If you want something that’s sweet but also healthy, try this berry-based smoothie.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup of silken tofu
• ½ cup of orange juice
• 1 banana
• 1 cup of frozen berries
• 1 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS

• Place all items into a blender and blend on medium to high for 30 seconds.

2. Morning Jolt

If you’re like the majority of people, you skip right over breakfast. Most people just don’t have time to get in a good meal in the morning. If you can’t sit down to a full meal, then why not try a smoothie that has all of your essential macronutrients? You’ll also get a nice caffeine boost to get you going!

INGREDIENTS

• ½ cup silken tofu
• 1 scoop of plant protein
• ½ cup of almond milk
• 2 tablespoons of instant coffee or ½ cup of brewed coffee
• 1 banana
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
• 1 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS

• Place all items into a blender and blend on medium to high for 30 seconds.

1. The Muscle Builder

Maybe you just got out of the weight room or maybe it’s your day off and you want to support your muscle building goals. Whatever your reason for muscle nutrition, this smoothie has exactly what you need. This is one incredible smoothie that is jam packed with protein. Try it on for size!

INGREDIENTS

• 1 ripe banana
• 1 cup of Greek yogurt
• 1 or 2 scoops of whey protein
• 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup of ice

DIRECTIONS

• Place all items into a blender and blend on medium to high for 30 seconds.

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