More Delicious Smoothie Recipes

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On-the-go

The smoothie – a convenient on-the-go breakfast, filling mid-day snack, or post-workout recovery fuel. When done right, a smoothie can boost your intake of protein, fibre, and antioxidants while helping you meet the recommended 7 to 10 daily servings of vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables.
The sky is the limit when it comes to healthy smoothie ingredient. Yogurt, tofu, almond milk, kefir, beans, or nut butters can rev-up the protein content, while berries, sweet potatoes, squash, or leafy greens provide a wholesome boost in carbohydrates and antioxidants. For a healthy supply of omega-3 fatty acids, toss in a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, walnuts, or chia seeds.
No matter what ingredients you choose, include PGX* to kick the fibre content up a notch and ensure that your smoothie is healthy, filling, and satisfying. Try one of these popular smoothies for a nutritious treat.

Strawberry Balsamic Shake

Ingredients:
2 scoops of Very Strawberry SlimStyles Meal Replacement Drink Mix
½ tsp balsamic vinegar
500 mL of water

Procedure:
1. Measure out liquid into a shaker or blender cup.
2. Add 2 scoops of Very Strawberry SlimStyles Meal Replacement Drink Mix.
3. Secure lid and shake vigorously or blend until ingredients are mixed well.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 243
Carbohydrates: 19 g (4 g fibre, 4 g sugar)
Fat: 7 g
Protein: 25 g
Sodium: 671 mg

Sweet Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients:
1 scoop of PGX Satisfast Dark Chocolate Vegan Protein
2 cups of spinach
1 banana
355 mL (1 ½ cup) of water

Procedure:
1. Measure out liquid into a blender cup.
2. Add spinach and banana to liquid.
3. Add 1 scoop of PGX Satisfast Dark Chocolate Vegan Protein.
4. Secure lid and blend until ingredients are mixed well.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 239
Carbohydrates: 36 g (7 g fibre, 16 g sugar)
Fat: 1 g
Protein: 23 g
Sodium: 258 g

Tropical Cucumber Smoothie

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Ingredients:
2.5 g of PGX Granules
1 cup of kiwi (approximately 3 kiwis)
½ cup of cucumber (approximately 1/3 of an English cucumber)
½ cup of pineapples
355 mL (1 ½ cup) of water

Procedure:
1. Measure out liquid into a blender cup.
2. Add kiwi, cucumber, and pineapple to liquid.
3. Add PGX into blender (or blend ingredients first and stir in PGX right before drinking).
4. Secure lid and blend until ingredients are mixed well.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 173
Carbohydrates: 44 g (5 g fibre, 18 g sugar)
Fat: 1 g
Protein: 2 g
Sodium: 58 mg

We would love to hear what kind of smoothies you like. Tell us your favourite smoothie recipe in the comments section bellow.

*Drink additional water (8 fl. oz.) after ingesting PGX®. If you are taking medications, take one hour prior to or two hours after taking PGX®.

 

 

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Recipe: Make Ahead Smoothies!

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Quick and Easy

Smoothies are meant to be a quick, easy solution to healthy eating. So why does it seem to take longer to make a smoothie than to fry up a full bacon and egg breakfast? Cutting down on precious minutes spent washing and chopping fruit and veg will free up more time for a workout – or maybe just hitting the snooze button once more.

Save Time

To save time, prepare smoothie packs in advance for easy mornings and quick healthy snacks. Not only will you have a healthy meal at the flick of a switch, freezing your fruit and veg in advance helps keep your food waste down and your nutrient intake up (especially when it comes to those browning bananas). As a bonus, the frozen goodies mean you won’t be adding ice, which just waters down the vibrant flavours of this healthy fuel.

 

Just follow these 3 simple steps for make-ahead smoothie success:

 

  1. Prep your fruit: We love berries for the antioxidants, and bananas are the mainstay of many yummy smoothies. Let your creativity – and fruit bowl – be your guide and add mango, peaches, watermelon, pears, grapes, apples, and citrus, as you like.
  2. Add greens: You won’t even notice that handful of spinach or kale. If green smoothies are your thing, get experimental with cucumber, celery, and more. Mint added to a cucumber-watermelon smoothie is to die for.
  3. Freeze: Once your smoothie selections are washed and chopped, bag them in a medium Ziploc freezer bag and store until you’re ready.

Now, your early morning smoothie prep consists of emptying a freezer bag into the blender with 2-3 cups of liquid and any extra ingredients. Blend until smooth, and enjoy!

Liquids we love:

  • Dairy free milk (almond, soy, or maybe cashew for a creamier smoothie)
  • Coconut water
  • Milk or yogurt
  • Chilled herbal or green tea
  • Fresh pressed juice

Amp up the nutrition with these extra ingredients:

  • Protein powders
  • Ground flax seeds, or other fibre supplements
  • PGX granules*
  • Chia, hemp, and other seeds
  • Nut butters
  • Oatmeal
  • Spices (cinnamon makes a perfect pairing with nut butter, banana, and dairy milk for a natural protein boost)

What are you fave make-ahead smoothie recipes? Did we miss any must-have tips or flavour combos? Let us know in the comments, and keep an eye out for delicious smoothie recipes coming soon on the PGX blog!

*Drink additional water (8 fl. oz.) after ingesting PGX®. If you are taking medications, take one hour prior to or two hours after taking PGX®.

 

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Recipe: Heart Healthy Berry Smoothie

It’s Heart Month and we’re celebrating with heart healthy recipes!

In honour of Heart Month, we’ve decided to dedicate every Tasty Tuesday this month to heart healthy recipe. This week, we’re kicking it off with a heart healthy breakfast smoothie, adapted from the Heart and Stroke  Foundation, that is the perfect option for those of you who are too busy in the morning to sit down and eat. Grab it on the go, fuel up for the day and feel good about what you’re feeding your body and your heart!

Find the full recipe below.

Ingredients:

  • 500 mL 1% milk
  • 250 mL frozen mixed berries
  • 1 pear
  • 25 mL flax seeds
  • 15 mL honey
  • 2.5 – 5 grams PGX Granules per person

Directions:

  1. Cut the pear up into small pieces.
  2. Blend all ingredients together, except for PGX granules.
  3. Pour into glasses, stir PGX into individual glasses and serve.

 

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