6 Healthy Super Berry Smoothies to Boost Your Metabolism

Forest fruit, as its name suggests, grows in the forest and is extremely rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, forest fruits are low in calories, so they are an excellent choice for anyone who pays attention to calorie intake and is on some kind of weight-loss diet.

Vitamins from forest fruits are essential nutrients that affect our health and without which our body would not be able to function normally. Likewise, the minerals we ingest through food and food supplements are responsible for the normal functioning of the body and health, vitality and longevity. Antioxidants are substances that help us fight free radicals caused by oxidation, which are responsible for the development of a number of diseases.

Because of this, nutritionists and doctors point out wild berries as real nutritional gems that every individual who cares about their health must have on the menu. Outside the forest fruit season, you can use frozen forest fruits, but while in season, be sure to choose fresh.

We suggest 6 simple and quick super berry smoothie recipes that can be a great start to the day or an afternoon snack.

1. Blueberry and Chia Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 350 ml of almond milk
• 150 g blueberries (can also be frozen)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of cinnamon (optional)

Procedure:

Add chia seeds in a bowl and add 120 ml of almond milk. Stir well and let it set for at least 15 minutes. After that, add  all the other ingredients in a blender and add the chia seeds and blend until you get a smooth mixture.

Chia seeds will give this smoothie a creamy texture, and will nutritionally boost it with omega.3 fatty acids, fiber and protein. Coconut oil will give the taste extra fullness and aroma of summer, and the combination of blueberries and vanilla extract is a complete hit that no one will be able to resist.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 355 kcal
Protein: 5.8 g
Carbohydrates: 33 g
Fat: 24.2 g

2. Blueberry and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sized bananas
• 240 g blueberries (can also be frozen)
• 250 ml of almond milk
• sweetener, if desired

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a uniform mixture. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy this sweet drink full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 386 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 90 g
Fat: 4.7 g

3. Blackberry and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 240 g blackberries (can also be frozen)
• 120 ml of low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 banana
• 30 ml of honey

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a uniform mixture. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy this sweet drink full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 127 kcal
Protein: 2.8 g
Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
Fat: 0.4 g

4. Raspberry and Banana Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 120 g raspberries (can also be frozen)
• 240 ml of squeezed orange juice
• 120 ml of low-fat Greek yogurt
• 1 large banana

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a uniform mixture. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy this sweet drink full of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 172 kcal
Protein: 4.5 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 1.3 g

5. Blackberry and Strawberry Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 120 g blackberries (can also be frozen)
• 120 g strawberries (can also be frozen)
• 150 ml of squeezed orange juice
• stevia, optional

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a uniform mixture. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. Enjoy the freshness and taste of this super-berry drink full of antioxidants to boost your health.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 253 kcal
Protein: 3.1 g
Carbohydrates: 66.1 g
Fat: 0.5 g

6. Forest Fruit and Yogurt Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 100 g of frozen forest fruits
• 100 g of low-fat Greek yogurt
• 200 ml of low-fat milk
• stevia, optional

Procedure:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until you get a uniform mixture. Pour into glasses and serve immediately. If you leave the smoothie in the refrigerator, stir before serving.

Nutritional value:
Energy value: 220 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fat: 2.6 g