Easy to Make Vitamin-C Boosting Smoothies
A smoothie with the right ingredients is one of the best ways to increase your daily dose of Vitamin C. These smoothies will taste great, but they won’t have that nasty aftertaste you get from taking supplements. You will surely thank yourself for making one by the end of the day.
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Here are some recipes for you to try:
Orange Smoothie
Let us start with a very simple yet delicous smoothie. Orange is considered the quintessential fruit when we talk about vitamin C. A smoothie made from oranges will surely be one that can help you get your daily dose of vitamin C.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Fresh oranges (peeled and sliced)
- Almond milk
- Vanilla extract
Toss in all the ingredients into the blender, blend until the consistency is good for you, and enjoy!
Mixed Berry Smoothie
A mixed berry smoothie is not just delicious and nutritious but also very beautiful. The color that you get from combining different types of berries is just so appealing to the eye.
Berries are one of the top fruits that give plenty of vitamin C per serving. By combining all sorts of berries, you also combine the nutritional value that you get from each.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Strawberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Yogurt (you can use vegan Yogurt too)
- Mint
Toss all the ingredients except the mint into the blender and blend it; pour the smoothie into a glass, put some mint on top of the glass to make it more aesthetic, or stir some into your smoothie to add a hint of minty-cool flavor. If you have some berries left, you can also put them on top of your smoothie. Bon a petite!
Tropical Smoothie with Mango and Oranges
This smoothie uses oranges, which are packed with Vitamin C, in addition to another great Vitamin C source- mango!
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Ripe mango (cubed)
- Oranges (peeled and sliced)
- Banana (sliced)
- Yogurt
- Honey
Toss in all the ingredients into the blender, blend well, and drink up!
Pink Smoothie with Apples and Strawberries
Apple is a nutrient-rich fruit. Mix some in with any vitamin-C boosting smoothie, and you will get a delicious drink with an extra kick of nutrients.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Apples (Sliced)
- Strawberries
- Yogurt or Milk
- Vanilla extract
Mix all the ingredients, blend it, then enjoy!
Kiwi and Kale Smoothie
This smoothie might not sound that great compared to the rest, but it certainly will surprise you! Kiwi is so rich in vitamin C that you only need 1 cup daily to get the recommended daily intake of vitamin C.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Kiwi (peeled and sliced)
- Kale
- Almond milk
- Honey
- Flaxseed meal
Toss all the ingredients except the flaxseed into the blender, blend well until you get the desired consistency, pour the smoothie into a glass, and sprinkle some flaxseed meal on top. It's that simple!
Lover’s Smoothie with Strawberries, Pineapple, Banana, and Grapefruit
Strawberries, pineapple, banana, and grapefruit are all rich in vitamin C. Give this dreamy smoothie a try, it's super simple to prepare.
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Strawberries
- Pineapple (chunked)
- Banana (sliced)
- Grapefruit (sliced)
- Coconut milk
- Yogurt
Toss in a little bit of the ingredients, and blend until all the ingredients are mixed well. Yummy!
Smoothie preparation tips: Start by crushing the ice before adding other ingredients for an easier blend.
Although making a smoothie might seem quite a bit of a hassle, it is a great way to get your daily dose of Vitamin C and doesn’t have to require a lot of prep. It’s refreshing and good for the body. It also supports hydration and can be a great snack.
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