4 Smoothie Recipes for Fall

The Love 4 Life’s Top 4 Smoothie Picks to help boost your immunity.

With *gasp* winter around the corner, let’s help fortify our bodies by amping up our immunity systems in preparation for the season changes.

An easy way to do that is with Smoothies.

Depending on what you put in them, smoothies can be used as a great source of anti-oxidants, and a muscle-building, mood-enhancing, brain-boosting, mug of goodness.

The Love 4 Life top 4 Smoothie picks has that all covered for you.
Blend and Enjoy!

Berry Cheesecake

Blueberries (large handful)
3 tbsp Ricotta Cheese
Spinach (large handful)
1 tsp Turmeric
1 cup of water

Orange Ginger Crush

1 orange (peeled, seedless)
1 cup Greek Yogurt
1/2 Carrot (medium size)
1 tsp Ginger
4 to 6 Ice Cubes (medium to large size)

A Cinnful PB&J

4 to 6 Strawberries
2 tbsp of Peanut Butter
Kale (large handful)
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 cup of Water

The Muscle Builder

1 Banana
2 tbsp Ricotta Cheese
2 tbsp Tofu
1 cup Greek Yogurt
Spinach (large handful)
1 tsp Basil
1 cup Water

To create your own, write up a simple 4 ingredient list covering Fruits, Vegetables, a Protein source and Herbs, and Spices.
The list below is used in the above smoothies.

Fruits:
Oranges
Bananas
Strawberries
Blueberries

Proteins:
Greek Yogurt
Natty Peanut Butter
Tofu
Ricotta Cheese or Cottage Cheese

Vegetables:
Spinach
Kale
Carrots

Herbs and Spices:
Turmeric
Cinnamon
Ginger
Basil

Additional options:
Instead of water or ice: use coconut water w/wo pulp, or coconut milk.
Additional sweeteners: use maple syrup, or raw unpasteurized honey.
Use a tsp of turmeric and a large handful of spinach in all the smoothie recipes.

Final notes:
Be mindful of your shopping choices.
Refrain from sugary or added sugar products.
Select only, Greek Yogurt, and Natural Peanut Butter.
Also choose organic fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices given the option and Non-GMO Tofu.