Berry Smoothie | Doctor Oz Berry Smoothie Recipe | Berries
Berry Smoothie
The Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is the perfect drink to make and keep in the fridge (for a few days) as an on-the-go snack. It’s filling from the protein and fiber, and low on the glycemic index so you won’t get a blood sugar spike. The delicious Dr Oz Berry Smoothie will also satisfy your sweet cravings so that you’re not grabbing for the first cookie you see. The best part? The Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is super inexpensive, quick to whip up and easy to make in the Vitamix or Blendtec.
Doctor Oz Berry Smoothie
Dr Oz has opened the door to medicine so that everyday people can understand how their bodies work. His successful television show, best-selling books, teaching and private practice of cardiothoractic work have solidified him as one of the country’s top go-to medical experts for health information. His advice is simple, understandable and achievable. Take the Dr Oz Berry Smoothie recipe, for example. You can buy all ingredients at the store and make it easily at home in your Vitamix or Blendtec. The Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is inexpensive, yet loaded with nutrients so you’re feeling healthy and have plenty of energy afterwards. Several items in the recipe are super foods, which means they’re at the top of the list in vitamins and minerals or that they help your body in countless ways. The Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is great as a snack and kids also love it.
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- 2 cups almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen organic raspberries, blueberries and strawberries (or whatever berries you prefer)
- 1 to 2 cups of organic spinach
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 Tablespoons plant-based protein powder
- 2 cups ice made from filtered water (or coconut water if fruit is frozen)
- Stevia to sweeten, if needed
- Prep your ingredients
- Put all ingredients into your blender jar.
- Blendtec Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Using your Blendtec press the smoothie button and let it run, if you want to manually make it then start on speed 1 or speed 3 until all the ingredients catch, then increase to higher speeds for a smooth consistency
- Vitamix Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top, add the ICE last. Properly place the ingredients will make it easier for the blender to suck down and blend everything. If you have a newer Vitamix-blender then use the automatic smoothie setting! If you have an older Vitamix or want to blend manually then start on speed 1/low and slowly increase to speed 10/high. Use the Tamper if needed. Blend until smooth.
- Regular Blender: Place the ingredients into the jar starting with liquids and softer fruits, then add your harder ingredients, seeds, and leafy greens on the top. You can even choose to blend in segments to make sure to get a good consistency. For example, blend your greens vegetables, then blend your fruits, and then mix in your ice, this will allow the blender to blend everything easier. Start on slow speeds and let the blender work those ingredients in and then increase to a higher speed for a smooth consistency.
The Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is the perfect drink to make either as a snack at home or to serve at a party. The beautiful purple-pink color is super fun for kids to drink, and a wonderful way to sneak some spinach into their diets without them knowing. Serve a Dr Oz Berry Smoothie to them as an after school snack with a swirly straw and they’ll drink every drop. Or, if you’re serving at a party, the Dr Oz Berry Smoothie is great as an appetizer or dessert. Just pour into plastic cocktail glasses and garnish with some extra berries and a sprig of mint. Finish with a straw and you’re all set!
- Recipe by: Dr. Oz
- Recipe Type: Smoothie
- Servings: 2
Special Equipment:
Blendtec blender, Vitamix Blender, Blender Bottle, Cutting board, Knife, Measuring cup, Measuring spoon, Large Glass, To Go Container
Almond Milk is a plant milk produced by soaking almonds and grinding them in water. The almond is a species of tree native to the Middle East and South Asia, mostly we are familiar with almonds as the edible seeds of this tree. Almonds are powerhouses of nutrition, containing monounsaturated fats that lower LDL cholesterol and are protective against cardiovascular disease. Almonds are rich in biotin, and contain large amounts of Vitamin E, Manganese, Copper, Vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and molybdenum. Your Reading the Smoothie Ingredients Guide Health Benefits and Facts.
The raspberry is the edible fruit of a multitude of plant species in the genus Rubus of the rose family. Raspberries are high in Vitamin C, manganese, and fiber. The phytonutrition in raspberries has shown great benefit in treating obesity and regulating blood sugar, as well as in cancer prevention. Raspberries are a great source of antioxidant nutrition.
Blueberries are perennial flowering plants with indigo-colored berries from the section Cyanococcus within the genus Vaccinium. Blueberries contain ample amounts of Vitamin K, Vitamin C, manganese, and copper as well as high levels of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Blueberries are helpful for blood sugar regulation and weight management. They’ve been shown beneficial in fighting cancer and cardiovascular disease, and to have a positive effect on memory and cognition.
The strawberry is a widely grown hybrid species of the genus Fragaria. Strawberries contain powerful amounts of Vitamin C as well as a good amount of manganese. Strawberries, like all berries, contain valuable phytonutrition that has been shown to help ward off cancer and cardiovascular disease, regulate blood sugar, and provide anti-inflammatory support.
Spinach: it’s not just for Popeye! Spinach is an edible flowering plant in the family of Amaranthaceae. It contains high amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C and – like all dark, leafy greens – is very cleansing to the liver.
Coconut oil is an oil made of coconuts. The coconut tree is a member of the family Arecaceae. It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos. Coconuts are the definition of “good fat”, with a super high fat content including lauric acid.
Soy protein is protein isolated from the soy plant. Soy is an excellent source of complete protein for vegans and vegetarians. Soy is one of the only plant-based sources of complete protein available. Additionally, soy naturally contains isoflavones, which can lower bad (LDL) cholesterol. There is some evidence that populations who eat high amounts of soy experience lower rates of breast cancer. Soy is also rich in B Vitamins and Manganese.
Stevia is a sweetener and sugar substitute extracted from the leaves of the plant species Stevia rebaudiana. Stevia has zero calories, zero carbohydrates, and zero glycemic index – making it a safe sweetener for diabetics. Stevia is also up to 200 times more sweet than sugar, meaning a very small amount is used in recipes.
