Smoothies with 100 calories or less: Buy or DIY?

In this new health-conscious world, we are all searching for ways to get healthy and stay healthy. We find ourselves seeking out answers to how we can get that beach body in 8 weeks, and how in the world we can get more fruits and vegetables in our diets. Well, workouts rarely change, but we can always improve what we put in our bodies.

The simplest way to get more vegetables and fruits in your diet is a smoothie! You can make them yourself with little ingredients and under 100 calories. Some of my favorite DIY smoothie recipes are packed with all of the nutrients you need in a day. You can stick with easy dark leafy greens like spinach and kale as well as bright colorful fruits like oranges, strawberries, and peaches. Check out these recipes! Blend all of the ingredients together, and you get two servings, so you can save one for later.

1. Cranberry-Ginger Smoothie - 102 Calories

• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 cups of coconut water
• handful of ice

1. Strawberry-Rhubarb Smoothie - 100 Calories

• 1 cup rhubarb
• 1 cup strawberries
• ½ cup blueberries
• 1 small banana
• 1 cup unsweetened almond beverage
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• a few ice cubes

1. Green Smoothie - 97 Calories

• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• 1 tbsp raw cacao powder
• ½ avocado
• ½ frozen banana
• 1 handful dark greens
• pinch of cayenne
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 2 cups of water

And don’t worry if you aren’t a DIY kind of person or in need of a quick pick me up while you’re out running errands, you could try one of these bottled smoothies.

1. Tio Gazpacho

This refresher is packed with vegetables including kale and avocado. And as the name says it’s kind of like having gazpacho but in a much bigger bottle. There are a few different flavors to choose from, and they are 100 calories. Get this goodie at Whole Foods!

1. Aloha Daily Good Greens

This smoothie mix has a ton of vitamins and minerals your body needs throughout the day. The original powder is only 35 calories when you mix it with water, or you could blend it with yogurt and ice to makes a delicious smoothie. You can find these at Walmart!

1. Suja Essentials Mighty Greens

You can find Suja in Target! This yummy fruit and vegetable smoothie comes in a ton of flavors, and the Mighty Greens Smoothie comes in at a mighty 70 calories!

Whether you decide to make your own or stop by your local store these 100 calorie treats will help you get healthier every day!

Image Source:

1. https://www.pexels.com/photo/clear-glass-bottle-filled-with-broccoli-shake-1346347/

2. https://www.bevnet.com/news/2018/tio-gazpacho-announces-whole30-certification-non-gmo-project-verification