5 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to kickstart your New Year

New you, new recipes

The New Year brings a time for reflection and changes. You may be feeling guilty for pigging out over the holidays, but with our 5 healthy smoothie recipes, we’re sure you will find something to help with the guilt and get you back on track for the New Year.

McQueens Dairies milk is a key ingredient in making these delicious smoothies so make sure you’re stocked up on your fresh milk delivery. Dairy-free or plant-based? Swap the milk in any of these recipes for your favourite milk alternative, such as Almond, Coconut, Oat, or Soya!

Banana Smoothie

In less than 5 minutes, make the most delicious tasting banana smoothie, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

1Banana
150mlYoghurt
250mlMcQueens Dairies Milk

Instructions

Take your banana and slice it horizontally into small pieces. Pop the chopped banana into your smoothie maker or blender.
Add your yoghurt to the blender. The yoghurt is optional but it makes for a protein-packed and creamy smoothie.
Add your McQueens Dairies milk to the blender. You can choose from whole, semi or skimmed milk.
Finally, blend until smooth and then serve.

Strawberry Smoothie

Enjoy this delightful refreshing smoothie made with strawberries – ready in under 5 minutes.

Ingredients

250mlMcQueens Dairies Milk
150mlStrawberry Yoghurt
1Banana
15gStrawberries

Instructions

First, slice your strawberries in half and your banana into small pieces.
Place your strawberries and banana into your smoothie maker or blender and add your McQueens Dairies milk and the strawberry yoghurt.
Blend until smooth. You can add more milk if you find your smoothie too thick at first. Then serve and enjoy.

Blueberry Smoothie

This creamy and refreshing blueberry smoothie is made with yogurt, blueberries and a banana, all blended together into a frosty drink. An easy and delicious way to start off your day!

Ingredients

15gFresh Blueberries
250mlMcQueens Dairies Milk
1 Banana
15gYoghurt

Instructions

Chop your banana into small pieces and add your blueberries to your blender or smoothie maker.
Add your yoghurt and McQueens Dairies milk to the blender with the fruit.
Blend until smooth. You can add more milk as required if your smoothie is too thick for your liking.

Raspberry Sunrise Smoothie

This simple but refreshing smoothie is perfect for those who have fresh milk and orange juice delivered.

Ingredients

15gRaspberries
15gMango Chunks
250mlMcQueens Dairies Milk
250mlMcQueens Dairies Orange Juice

Instructions

Place your raspberries, mango chunks, milk and orange juice into a blender.
Blend until smooth. You can add more orange juice for a more refreshing taste to your smoothie.

Raspberry and Apple Smoothie

This fresh and tasty smoothie is full of flavour to get your day started off the right way.

Ingredients

1Apple
150gRaspberries
150mlYoghurt
2tbspPorridge oats
100mlMcQueens Dairies Milk

Instructions

Take your apple and chop into small slices.
Then pop the apple and the rest of your ingredients into your blender.
Blend until smooth. Pour, drink and enjoy

These 5 delicious healthy smoothie recipes are sure to help you feel healthier after over-indulging after the festivities. You can even swap out the regular McQueens Dairies milk and try Almond or Oat milk.

We hope you enjoy making these healthy smoothie recipes and be sure tag us on social media using the hashtag #mcqueensdairies

Healthy Smoothie Recipes

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