Most people love a fruit-flavored smoothie that is light and refreshing. While berry smoothies are delicious, you can grow tired of them once cooler temperatures roll in. You can make delicious smoothies with fruits that are in-season. During the winter, try these cold weather inspired smoothies that use pears, apples, oranges, grapefruit, squash and pumpkins.
Apple Pie Chia Smoothie
One dessert that is a staple of the colder months is apple pie. This apple pie chia smoothie has all the tangy apple goodness without the calories. For heart health, a few tablespoons of chia seeds adds an extra punch of fiber. You’ll also need almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of nutmeg and salt.
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
Fill up on good carbs and iron with this pumpkin spice smoothie. To make this into a true pumpkin-crazed drink, you’ll need pumpkin puree, maple syrup, nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice.
Immune Boosting Citrus Smoothie
This immune boosting citrus smoothie is perfect for the winter weather. It’s packed with vitamin C and plenty of nutrients, like fiber and antioxidants. To complete this recipe, you’ll need oranges, mango chunks, one lemon, orange juice, pomegranate juice, one beet, frozen raspberries, honey and spices, like turmeric, cayenne pepper, and ginger.
Chai-Spiced Butternut Squash Smoothie
This chai-spiced butternut squash smoothie makes for the perfect breakfast or midday snack. The mixture of roasted squash, banana, Greek yogurt, milk, nut butter and warm chai flavor spices, including cinnamon, cardamom, ground ginger, allspice, and vanilla extract.
Warming Pear Smoothie
The warming pear smoothie is sure to keep you cozy when it’s freezing outside. It provides warmth and deep nourishment that your body craves this time of year. It is full of seasonal ingredients, like pears, dates and oats. You’ll also need almond milk, nut butter, yogurt, fresh ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg.