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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It not only provides energy for daily work but also protects you from various chronic diseases. So, apart from being tasty, the food should be nutritious as well. However, due to our busy schedules, most people skip the morning meal or just have some ready-made food, which can be bad for their health.
But there are many breakfast dishes that can be prepared in no time, and they are also packed with several vitamins and minerals. The best example of such food is smoothies. Made with a variety of ingredients like fruits, milk, vegetables, nuts, and dry fruits, they are very simple to make and taste delicious. Since it is the winter season, we have brought to you eight comforting and healthy smoothies that you can have for your breakfast:
Chai Smoothie
Chai is a go-to beverage in India in all three seasons. But demand rises to its peak during winters. So, this is the right time to give the classic beverage a nutritious twist by transforming it into a smoothie. A chai smoothie is prepared with spices like cardamom and cinnamon powder and white, green, or black herbal tea that is combined with fruits like apples, pear, and coconut milk.
Spinach Smoothie
Spinach is one of the most popular vegetables of the winter season. Packed with several nutrients like vitamins C and K, folic acid, iron, and calcium, this leafy green can become a part of all three meals. To prepare a spinach smoothie, all you have to do is blend spinach leaves along with your favourite fruits and milk and then garnish with chopped nuts.
Orange Smoothie
This refreshing drink can make you energetic for the whole day. Orange smoothies are not only delicious in taste but also have a vibrant colour that will attract your kids as well. To give it a winter touch, you can add fresh ginger and a hint of cinnamon along with your regular ingredients, which are milk, vanilla extract, and sweetener.
Chocolate Cinnamon Smoothie
All chocolate lovers, mark your attendance here. This dessert-style smoothie is a great addition to your winter morning meals. Made with bananas, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and cocoa powder, this delight is loved by both children and adults. To give it a richer look, you can also garnish it with star anise.
Sweet Potato Smoothie
This healthy breakfast drink has a silky and creamy taste that can satiate your soul during the winter. It is filling and nutritious. This smoothie has a natural sweet flavour, so you need not use any additional sweeteners. The main ingredients for preparing a sweet potato smoothie are almond milk, dates, ground turmeric, cinnamon, and cooked sweet potato.
Carrot-Turmeric Smoothie
Go beyond your gajar ka halwa and add carrots to your winter diet in the form of smoothies. This bright and delicious drink is made with the goodness of turmeric, which creates a perfect breakfast treat for the chilly season. The other primary ingredients of this delightful smoothie are bananas, ginger, and milk. You can also garnish it with your favourite dry fruits before serving.
Apple-Beetroot-Carrot Smoothie
This bright-coloured smoothie is a great way to start your day. Made with apple, beetroot, carrot, and coconut milk, it has a creamy texture and is naturally gluten-free. You can use honey, maple syrup, or agave as a sweetener for this breakfast smoothie. We recommend adding some grated ginger to enhance its flavour.
Green Smoothie
This is a nutrition-packed breakfast drink that can keep you energised for the whole day. Made with lettuce, pears, apples, and spinach, you can use almonds or coconut milk for this recipe. Besides these fruits and vegetables, you can also add your favourite dry fruits and nuts to enhance their flavour and texture.
