Green Peach Cranberry Smoothie Bowl
Revitalize your day with this nutrient-rich Peach Raspberry Banana Kale Smoothie! This delicious blend combines ripe banana, frozen peaches, and your choice of raspberries or cranberries, along with a large leaf of kale for an extra boost of vitamins and minerals. Packed with antioxidants and dietary fiber, this smoothie supports digestive health and boosts energy while offering a refreshing sweet, and tart flavor. Perfect for a healthy breakfast or a nourishing snack any time!
Nutritional Benefits
Smoothies are a nutritious way to boost fiber intake, aiding digestion and satiety, while facilitating the absorption of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They improve nutrient absorption and increase fruit and vegetable consumption, supporting overall health.
Bananas – rich in potassium, essential for heart health and blood pressure regulation. They provide quick energy from natural sugars, contain dietary fiber for digestion, and offer essential vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Peaches – rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, promoting skin health, supporting digestion, and providing essential nutrients. They contain fiber, vitamin C, and A, contributing to immune function, vision, and overall well-being.
Raspberries – packed with antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins. They support heart health, aid in digestion, and may help manage weight. The high levels of anthocyanins in raspberries contribute to their anti-inflammatory properties, benefiting overall health.
Cranberries – rich in antioxidants, particularly flavonoids and polyphenols, which may help combat oxidative stress and inflammation. They are also high in vitamin C, support urinary tract health by preventing bacterial adherence, and offer potential benefits for heart health, oral health, and weight management due to their fiber content.
Kale – a nutrient-dense leafy green that offers vitamins A, C, and K, as well as minerals like calcium and potassium. It is a potent source of antioxidants, which contribute to its anti-inflammatory properties and may help protect against chronic diseases. Additionally, it is high in fiber, promoting digestive health, and supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol levels.
Feel free to add any superfood to your smoothie!
Smoothie Bowl Toppings
- Fresh fruit slices (such as strawberries, bananas, kiwi, mango, pineapple, berries)
- Dried fruit or freeze-dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, apricots, figs)
- Chia seeds, hemp seeds and flax seeds (ground or whole)
- Coconut flakes or shreds (toasted is SO GOOD)
- Granola (homemade) or muesli (your favorite variety)
- Pumpkin seeds (pepitas), sunflower seeds
- Nut butters (such as almond butter, peanut butter, cashew butter)
- Nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts)
- Cacao nibs, dark chocolate or carob chips
- Agave nectar or maple syrup
- Protein powder (best vegan)
- Vegan yogurt (homemade)
- Popped quinoa or amaranth
- Edible flowers (such as pansies, violets, roses)
- Goji berries or mulberries
- Buckwheat groats
- Acai powder, turmeric powder
- Rice cakes (crumbled)
- Whipped cream
- Date syrup or chocolate sauce
- Cinnamon powder
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Green Peach Cranberry Smoothie
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 cup peach frozen
- 1/4 cup raspberries or cranberries
- 1 kale leaf large
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until creamy and smooth. Enjoy this refreshing and nutrient-packed smoothie with a unique combination of flavors!