Smoothies are a great way to get fast nutrition and jumpstart your metabolism in the morning. These drinks provide a powerful punch of antioxidants and protein to get your day off to a good start. You can boost smoothies even further, by adding Apple Cider Vinegar to the mix. ACV can give you access to a wide range of benefits that can have far reaching effects for days to come. Here I share a few recipes for you to enjoy.
Most people are aware that apple cider vinegar has a multitude of benefits that can help you to achieve health goals and help cleanse the body, but very few realize that there are several ways of drinking it other than in a glass of water. Smoothies are a great way of enjoying a tasty drink while taking advantage of the benefits ACV has to offer.
Getting Ready Tips
For ease and cost effectiveness, these recipes call for frozen fruit. While fresh fruit can be used, frozen fruit can be stored longer and add a nice icy texture to your smoothies.
Most smaller fruit will go into a container with ease. Cut bananas into slices or pieces for quick easy portioning. For larger fruit like watermelon, simply cut it up and freeze it.
Strawberry Banana
This is a super simple smoothie that can put a smile on any face.
Blend a whole Frozen Banana
1 Cup of Frozen Strawberries
1/2 Cup of Yogurt (Coconut, Greek or Regular)
2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat, Hemp)
Blueberry Watermelon
This super easy and fast smoothie will give you some great antioxidants.
Blend a Half Cup of Frozen Watermelon
Half Cup of Frozen Blueberries
1/2 Cup of Yogurt (Coconut, Greek or Regular)
2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat, Hemp)
Cinnamon Banana and Fresh Pear
This smoothie is a great idea for people with type 2 diabetes because it has the insulin surge protection of not only the apple cider vinegar, but the cinnamon as well.
Blend One Whole Frozen Banana
1 Freshly Sliced Pear
Add a ⅓ teaspoon of Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat, Hemp)
Simple Avocado
This smoothie provides a healthy dose of plant based fats and a double dose of cholesterol blocking power.
One Frozen or Fresh Avocado
1 Tablespoon of Raw Honey
1/2 Cup of Yogurt (Coconut, Greek or Regular)
2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Milk (Almond, Coconut, Oat, Hemp)
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