Red’s 3 Favorite Winter Juices and Smoothies

 Protein Packed Matcha Smoothie/Citrus Beet Juice/Tropical Carrot Juice.

PLUS, huge bonus points for these juices gorgeous vibrant colors. Just looking at them makes me happy!!

The great thing about all three of these recipes is that they are completely no fuss. You just need a blender and about 5-10 minutes to make them. SIMPLE. You can use frozen fruits to cut down on prep time (which I highly recommend since it keeps the drinks colder!!), and any leftovers can be stored in the fridge for a few days. You could even make a big batch on Sunday so they are ready to go for your work week.

The matcha smoothie is great as a breakfast drink, and the juices are the perfect energy boost for the mid-day “ugh I am so bored and tired” slump.

Protein Packed Matcha Smoothie. prep time: 10 MINUTES total time: 10 MINUTES yields: MAKES 2 DRINKS (ABOUT 18-20 OUNCES)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almond or other nut/coconut milk
• 2 cups baby kale
• 1 fresh or frozen banana, cut into chunks
• 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 tablespoons almond or peanut butter (I like to use almond butter)
• 1-2 teaspoons vanilla (I like using 2)
• 2 teaspoons high quality matcha green tea powder
• 1/2 teaspoon spirulina (optional)

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until very smooth. If desired thin with almond milk until you reach your desired consistency. The amount of time you blend for will depend on the strength of your blender. Serve immediately, over ice if desired, or chill in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Citrus Beet Energy Juice. prep time: 10 MINUTES total time: 10 MINUTES yields: MAKES 2 DRINKS (ABOUT 18-20 OUNCES)

Ingredients

• 3 red beets, quartered
• 3 cups fresh spinach
• 2 red apples, quartered
• 2 blood oranges, peeled
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1-2 tablespoons honey, depending on your taste (use maple syrup if vegan)

Instructions

!Juicer Method

In a high-powered juicer add the beets, spinach, blood oranges and ginger root. Juice into a clean pitcher. Add the lemon juice + honey, stir to combine. Chill in the fridge for up to four days (stir before drinking) or serve immediately.

!Blender Method

Seed and chop the apples. Place all the ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until nearly smooth. Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve and into a pitcher. Be sure to really push out all of the juices from the veggie pulp. Chill in the fridge for up to four days (stir before drinking) or serve immediately.

Tropical Carrot Juice. prep time: 10 MINUTES total time: 10 MINUTES yields: MAKES 2 DRINKS (ABOUT 18-20 OUNCES)

Ingredients

• 5 small to medium carrots, stems removed + quartered
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 3/4 cup coconut water

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until very smooth. The amount of time you blend will depend on the strength of your blender. Taste. If desired, you can pour the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and into a pitcher (this removes the chunky carrot pieces). Be sure to really push out all of the juices from the carrot pulp. Chill in the fridge for up to four days (stir before drinking) or serve immediately.