Quick and Delicious Immunity-Boosting Smoothies for Winter

The quickest and easiest way to consume vitamins is to drink immunity-boosting smoothies every day. Winter is on its way here and it’s bringing all of the colds and flu that are going to be super dangerous in combination with Covid-19. It’s really important that you pay attention to the food that you take especially during this time of the year, so you will boost your immunity system on time and make it harder for all the viruses and bacteria to attack it.

Personally, I love to make different kinds of immune-boosting smoothies because their colors are what amazes me the most. Open your fridge, see what you have in there and feel free to experiment with various fruits and veggies. If nothing particular comes to your mind, scroll down through this article and see these wonderful recipes that are going to make you reach for your blender as soon as possible!

Magic Immune Boosting Smoothie

This magic immune-boosting smoothie is going to keep all members of your family healthy and vital. Get the necessary ingredients, put them in the blenders and you will have a super healthy and easy snack within seconds. If the mixture is not pretty smooth, make sure that you scrape down the sides of the blender container once or twice. Tip: Put some spinach in the freezer, so you will always have it in hand for smoothies!

Ingredients:

• 4 cups greens {I like to rotate between a few, but mostly spinach & kale}
• ½ can (20 oz can) pineapple chunks and juice
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1 kiwi, peeled
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
• 1 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries
• ½-1 cup water, if needed to blend

Serves: 2 servings

Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

You have to keep in mind that smoothies should be served and consumed immediately. Insert all of the ingredients in a blender and feel free to add more almond milk to reach the desired consistency.This smoothie will help you increase the intake of antioxidants, so blueberries are in fact the key here! Are you having a busy morning? Grab one of this and you are ready to go!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blueberries
• 2 tbsp walnuts
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp chia seeds
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Serves: 2 servings

Triple Berry Kiwi Smoothie

For this smoothie, it’s smart to put the frozen berries in the blender and let them thaw for around 10 minutes. Add the kiwis and the orange juice and just blend it. You can top it with more fruits if you want to make it look and taste even more fabulous!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 3/4 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 2 kiwifruit peeled and sliced
• 1 cup orange juice

Serves: 1 serving

Post-Work-Out Green Smoothie

Are your workout sessions leaving you drained? You should be very careful to replenish that energy especially during this flu season with the right nutrients. Save this recipe and make or experiment with tasty, refreshing, protein-packed green immunity-boosting smoothies in just a couple of minutes.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana, peeled and sliced
• 1-inch piece* of fresh ginger, peeled
• 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach
• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/2 cup almond milk (or plain Greek yogurt**)
• 1 Tablespoon chia seeds

Mango – Turmeric – Vitamin C Smoothie

Are you looking for a fresh, sweet, and tropical smoothie on a cold fall or winter morning? If yes, grab these ingredients and just insert them in the blender. Remember to blend the soft or liquid ingredients first, and then add the frozen and hard mango chunks. You are going to need around a minute to get your smoothie ready for enjoyment. All of the food that is just sitting in your fridge or your counter can be turned into a delicious smoothie that will provide your body with some great nutrients.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk *
• 1 large ripe banana
• 1 large orange such as a navel orange with the rind removed
• 1/2 in peeled fresh turmeric or about 1/4-1/2 TB turmeric powder
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks

Coldbuster Immunity Boosting Smoothie

The ingredients of this cold buster smoothie will keep your body happy and healthy. It’s packed with lots of vitamin C that will help you get through the cold seasons better. If you are wondering what should be your first meal or snack in the morning, just blend some orange juice, peach greek yogurt, strawberries, peaches, and pineapple chunks, and don’t forget to add a handful of ice cubes as well. Immunity-boosting smoothies can be so fun at the same time!

• 10 oz. Orange Juice
• 4 oz. Peach Greek Yogurt, frozen
• 1 cup Strawberries, frozen
• 1 cup Peaches, frozen
• 1/2 cup Pineapple Chunks, frozen
• A handful of Ice Cubes

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The immunity-boosting smoothies can make such a difference in our health and well-being and it’s really a pity not to make them during this time of the year. They are not hard to make, they don’t take much time and yet they will have an immense benefit to our health!