With today's ease-of-access to fast food restaurants, it’s harder and harder to make sure we are eating the correct foods that our bodies need to function at peak performance. Fruit smoothies can be an easy way to nourish your body with essential nutrients. The best way to know the exact ingredients that go into your food is to prepare them yourself. All you need for a delicious and healthy meal is a blender, fruit and your favorite base (i.e. water, milk or yogurt). By making your own smoothies you can prevent fruit from going to waste and you can provide the essential nutrients your body needs to get you on the right track toward good health. Give these smoothies a try today. You won’t regret it!

Blackberry-Mint Smoothie with Almond Milk

This quick, easy and healthy blackberry smoothie is perfect for breakfast or a snack! It’s refreshing, rich and creamy.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup almond milk
• 3/4 cup fresh blackberries
• 1/3 cup vanilla flavored yogurt
• 1/4 cup ice
• 3 tbsp honey
• Top with a couple mint leaves

Strawberry Banana Yogurt Smoothie

Nothing like the classics. This five ingredient smoothie is sure to satisfy the taste buds and your appetite.

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup raw spinach
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup ice
• 1/3 cup strawberry flavored yogurt
• Top with a couple of mint leaves

Very Berry Breakfast Smoothie

Wake up the senses and start your day off with a BANG with this fruit-packed smoothie

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup frozen raspberries
• 3/4 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup frozen pitted cherries
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 2 tsp finely grated ginger
• 1 tsp ground flaxseed
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• Top with a couple of mint leaves