7 Fruit-Free Smoothies

I dream of smoothies in yoga class.

The room is 105F degrees with 60% humidity and pools of sweats are making an island out of my yoga mat. I love every minute of the intensity. And after working that hard I want a reward.

On the really tough days, visualizing myself sipping down a cool, refreshing smoothie is the only thing that gets me through class. I also wouldn’t hate one poured right over my head.

There is an issue with smoothies though. Loads of sugar from the fruit. It is naturally occurring sugar but I still have to watch it. I can down 24 ounces in under five minutes. In real food that can equal one whole banana, ten strawberries, half a mango and a cup of coconut milk. That’s almost 400 calories and 37 grams of sugar. I wrote an article on the pros and cons of smoothies here.

So how about fruit-free smoothies! Less natural sugar, a focus on vegetables and more micronutrients. The first two recipes are ones I created and then I rounded up another five from incredibly talented recipe creators I admire.

Enjoy!

 

 SWEET POTATO GINGER SMOOTHIE by Sparkle Kitchen

Sweet Potato Ginger Smoothie

Sweet Potato Ginger Smoothie
Serves 1
No sugar, sweet potato pie smoothie with a kick of fresh ginger.
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Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
2 min
Cook Time
2 min
Total Time
2 min
Ingredients
  1. ½ cup cooked sweet potato, cold
  2. ¼ cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  3. 2 tbsp water
  4. 3 tsp fresh ginger - grated
  5. ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  6. ¼ tsp vanilla
  7. ¼ tsp lemon
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high for 2 minutes until well incorporated.
  2. Serve immediately or store in the fridge up to 3 days.
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 GREEN SUPER SMOOTHIE by Sparkle Kitchen

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CHOCOLATE AVOCADO “GREEN” SMOOTHIE by The Artisan Life

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FRUIT-FREE GREEN SMOOTHIE by In Sonnet’s Kitchen

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SMOOTHIE by Whole Heartedly Healthy

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PUMPKIN SPICE SMOOTHIE by Elana’s Pantry

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HOLIDAY SPICE VEGGIE SMOOTHIE by Dig Primal

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