9 smoothies to start your day with

If you want to start your day with lightness, energy and health benefits, green smoothies are the perfect choice. These drinks combine fresh vegetables, fruits and superfoods to fill your body with vitamins and fibre. Below are 9 simple and delicious green smoothie recipes from bowlnbalance.com, each easy to make at home.

1. Fat-burning green smoothie
This smoothie boosts metabolism and helps control appetite.
Ingredients:

• spinach - 1 cup

• banana - 1 pc.

• almond milk - 0.5 cup

• greek yoghurt - 0.25 cup

• chia seeds - 1 tbsp. l.

• honey - 1 tbsp (optional)

• juice of ½ lemon

• ice - to taste
  Preparation: Whisk all ingredients until smooth. Add ice and serve with a slice of lemon.

2. Tropical green smoothie
The sunny flavour of pineapple combined with spinach.
Ingredients:

• spinach - 1 cup

• banana - 1 pc.

• pineapple (fresh or frozen) - 0.5 cup

• coconut water - 0.5 cup

• greek yoghurt - 0.5 cup (optional)

• chia seeds - 1 tbsp. l.

• mint - for decoration
  Preparation: Whisk everything to a creamy texture, garnish with mint.

3. Avocado-spinach smoothie
A creamy and rich smoothie for those who don't like too sweet drinks.
Ingredients:

• avocado - 1 pc.

• spinach - 2 cups

• banana - 1 pc.

• almond milk - 1 cup

• honey - 1 tbsp (optional)

• chia seeds - 1 tbsp. l.
  Preparation: Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

4. Detox smoothie with lemon and ginger
Cleanses the body and invigorates from the first sips.
Ingredients:

• spinach - 2 cups

• banana - 1 pc.

• almond milk - 0.5 cup

• ginger root - 0.5 cm (grated)

• juice of 1 lemon

• honey or maple syrup - 1 tbsp.

• ice - to taste
  Preparation: Whisk everything in a blender and serve chilled.

5. Apple-cabbage smoothie
The refreshing flavour of green apple and the benefits of cabbage.
Ingredients:

• kale - 1 cup

• green apple - 1 pc.

• banana - 1 pc.

• almond milk - 1 cup

• almond oil - 1 tbsp (optional)

• flax seeds - 1 tbsp.
  Preparation: Beat until smooth, ice can be added.

6. Matcha banana green smoothie
Contains antioxidants and energises you.
Ingredients:

• banana - 1 pc.

• spinach or kale - 1 cup

• matcha powder - 1 tsp.

• almond milk - 1 cup

• honey or syrup - 1 tbsp.

• ice - to taste
  Preparation: Whisk everything until smooth.

7. Smoothie with kiwi and cucumber
A light and refreshing version with a slight sourness.
Ingredients:

• kiwi - 1 pc.

• cucumber - 0,5 pcs.

• banana - 1 pc.

• spinach - 1 cup

• almond milk - 1 cup

• honey - 1 tbsp. l.
  Preparation: Beat, add ice if desired, garnish with kiwi slice.

8. Pineapple-spinach smoothie
Bright flavour and useful enzymes of pineapple.
Ingredients:

• spinach - 1 cup

• pineapple - 1 cup

• banana - 1 pc.

• coconut water - 1 cup

• coconut shavings - 1 tbsp (optional)

• honey - 1 tbsp.
  Preparation: Whisk everything, sprinkle with coconut shavings when serving.

9. Protein green smoothie
A hearty option for a sports breakfast.
Ingredients:

• spinach - 1 cup

• banana - 1 pc.

• almond milk - 0.5 cup

• protein powder - 1 scoop

• nut paste - 1 tbsp.

• chia seeds - 1 tbsp.
  Preparation: Whisk all ingredients, add ice if desired.

All these recipes can be adapted to suit your tastes: add your favourite milk, superfoods or fresh berries. The main thing is to use fresh and quality ingredients.