Hello lovelies, today I have 2 delicious smoothie recipes for you that are not only very healthy but also delicious. I'm also introducing you to my new favorite in the kitchen. A device that manages to combine 2 appliances we use almost daily here: a juicer and a blender. The whole thing is called Sage Bluicer Pro* and I have to tell you, I'm totally thrilled.
In my opinion the Sage Bluicer isn't just a totally brilliant invention — it also helps me with an everyday dilemma! I love fresh juices; they give me quick energy and extra vitamins. But it has to be said that they aren't as filling, and a smoothie with its fiber keeps you full longer. Certain fruits, and especially vegetables, I definitely prefer juiced, though. A lot of things can't be juiced at all, and it makes much more sense to put them in a smoothie.
I'll be honest: since I've owned both appliances in the past, I did sometimes go to the trouble of juicing first and then blending. But honestly that was rather rare, because the effort — and especially cleaning 2 appliances — is quite a lot. The Sage Bluicer Pro is the solution! One attachment for juicing, the fresh juice runs straight into the blender jug, then you swap it out, set the blender onto the base, add the remaining ingredients and blend a delicious smoothie.
And I also understand that many people don't want to buy an additional appliance, especially since a juicer often takes up a lot of space. For everyone with limited space who still wants both, this device is really ideal — and in genuinely great quality.
And of course I now want to share my favorite recipes with the Sage Bluicer Pro. 2 juice/smoothie recipes we make very often here and that my family and I really love. Especially now, with autumn/winter ahead and when we need extra vitamins. These two recipes will definitely supply you with them.
First there's a green smoothie, with fennel, celery and apple that I've juiced, and then into the blender go spinach, avocado, hemp seeds, lime, a little mint and dates. Super creamy, full of healthy ingredients and really delicious on top of that. The other smoothie is made with beets, carrots, pomegranate and turmeric from the juicer, plus orange, mango, banana, chia and a little basil in the blender — a power smoothie with an extra kick.
2 delicious smoothie recipes
A healthy power smoothie
- 1 fennel bulb
- 1 bunch celery
- 2 apples
- 1 tsp hemp seeds
- 1 handful leaf spinach
- 1/2 avocado
- 2-3 dates
- 1 lime
- 3-4 leaves fresh mint
Juice the celery, fennel and apple with the Sage Bluicer Pro
Add the other ingredients to the blender jug and blend into a fine smoothie
Add ice cubes and, if needed, water or coconut water to taste and to reach the desired consistency
The Sage Bluicer even has a dedicated green-smoothie button, and the smoothie turns out really creamy with definitely no more chunks — I always find that really important.
When juicing it's really great that you don't have to chop or peel the vegetables and fruit. The peel of many fruits holds especially many vitamins and nutrients, which — thanks to the separation of peel and fruit in the Bluicer during juicing — are preserved as well as possible and thus retained. The whole bunch of celery, a whole apple or even a fennel bulb — the Bluicer handles it without any problems. That saves time and there really are no more excuses — a smoothie or juice is made so quickly.
By the way, this is also my favorite juice combination: celery/fennel/apple — this combo tastes so good, you absolutely have to try it once.
But now on to the red smoothie — here's the recipe for it:
A smoothie to strengthen the immune system
- 2 beets
- 5 carrots
- 1/2 pomegranate
- 2-3 cm fresh ginger
- 1-2 cm fresh turmeric
- 2 oranges
- 1/2 mango (fresh or frozen)
- 1 banana (frozen)
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 2-3 leaves basil (optional )
- ice cubes
Juice the beets, carrots, pomegranate, ginger and turmeric
Add the remaining ingredients and blend into a creamy smoothie
Add ice cubes and water as needed until the desired consistency is reached
You can of course adjust the amount of ginger and turmeric individually to your taste — the more the better, to strengthen your immune system and defenses for the months ahead. And one more little tip: turmeric stains very strongly, so if the Bluicer is discolored, just put it in the sun — that removes all the stains.
I love not only the color of the smoothie but of course the taste too — beets are one of my favorite smoothie ingredients. I know not everyone likes beets, but you really have to try this combination: the ginger gives a pleasant heat and the fruit balances it out with their sweetness. The smoothie is definitely a power pack of antioxidants and vitamins.
Which would you choose first? Red or green?
I love both incredibly much, and the kids also enjoy a smoothie now and then depending on their mood — they always taste-test for sure and have already discovered their own favorite combinations.
I can definitely highly recommend the Sage Bluicer Pro. Not only is the combination of juicer and blender simply brilliant, but as a pure blender it also has several advantages, like the pre-programmed one-touch programs for optimal results.
I find the cleaning quite okay; sure, when juicing there are a few parts to clean, but you can also put everything in the dishwasher.
I hope you'll definitely try the 2 delicious smoothie recipes — I'm curious which one will be your favorite. You'll of course find more healthy recipes to get you through the winter on the blog.
Love, Verena
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**This blog post was created in collaboration with Sage but reflects my own opinion. *
