Superfoods to Add to a Smoothie

Smoothies already make a healthy meal or snack. They’re packed with delicious and nutrient-rich fruits and veggies. But that’s no reason we can’t make them even better! Nature offers us so many amazing medicinal superfoods that blend perfectly into our favorite smoothie recipes.

To help you decide which superfoods to start with, we’ve organized some of the best additions into categories based on their superpower. Drink up!

What Superfoods to Add When…

You need an immunity boost…
Charged with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and immune-supporting ocmpounds, these superfoods help you stay healthy all year long.

• Turmeric
• Ginger
• Turkey tail mushroom or reishi powder
• Maqui
• Camu Camu
• Matcha
• Black Elderberry

You want to detox your digestion…
These foods are cleansing and detoxifying to the digestive tract.

• Ginger (fresh or dried)
• Parsley
• Chaga mushroom powder
• Lemon juice

You want to feel beautiful inside and out…
These superfoods are packed with antioxidants that clear the skin, brighten the eyes, and improve blood quality.

• Goji berries
• Maca powder
• Papaya
• Collagen
• Turmeric

You need an energy burst…
If you’re looking for a natural way to ramp up your energy, add these superfoods to your smoothies. They have high amounts of protein and healthy fats (omega-3 fatty acids) to keep you energized and satisfied.

• Chia seeds
• Cacao
• Hemp seeds
• Matcha (healthy caffeine fix)
• Astragalus

Getting an extra health kick from your smoothies is as easy as adding one (or a few!) of these powerful ingredients. What’s your favorite smoothie superfood? Follow @solo__blend on Instagram for more healthy recipes!