As the New Year begins and we bid adieu to old habits, there are a few healthy additions that can help us start the year on a healthier note.
After the parties and the get-togethers, your body can use detoxification and a break from all the indulgences. Enter juices and superfood smoothie bowls—they provide a boost of hydration and nutrition while also allowing the digestive system to rest.
So, let’s learn a few easy-to-make healthy juices, smoothies & bowls to jumpstart your new year’s health journey. Made with powerful appliances from Hafele, these are the real healthy New Year recipes you want to incorporate into your everyday life.
1. Fresh Carrot and Orange Juice
Among our fresh juice recipes for New Year, here’s a simple carrot and orange juice that’s packed with vitamins, promoting clarity of vision, and increasing immunity.
Ingredients:
- 4 large carrots, washed and trimmed
- 4 oranges, peeled and segmented
- Optional: a small r fpiece of gingeor a zingy twist
Instructions:
1. Prepare the ingredients by washing and scarping the skin off the carrots and peeling and segmenting the oranges.
2. Juice the carrots, oranges, and ginger using Hafele’s Magnus Cold Pressed Juicer for the purest extraction. Designed to work at a much slower pace, it extracts fruit and vegetable juices more efficiently.
3. Collect the vibrant juice in a pitcher or jar.
4. Give the juice a gentle stir to combine flavours.
5. Pour the freshly pressed juice into glasses over ice if desired.
6. Garnish with a slice of orange
7. Enjoy your deliciously nutritious carrot and orange cold press juice!
The combination of carrots and oranges provides antioxidants, supports skin health, and may aid digestion, making it a great way to begin the post-indulgence relaxation your digestive system needs. Now let’s move onto a lip-smacking smoothie bowl.
2. Green apple, blueberries, and almond smoothie bowls with kale and coconut milk
Rich in antioxidants, electrolytes, calcium, and so much more, this delicious smoothie bowl is sure to keep you full while still being easy on the digestive system. Here’s a simple recipe:
Ingredients:
- 1 green apple, cored and chopped
- 1/2 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- A handful of kale leaves, stems removed
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions:
1. Place the chopped green apple, blueberries, kale leaves, almonds, and coconut milk in the Hafele Cuatro 1000 Blender. With its powerful 1000W DC Motor and stepless speed control mechanism, it also comes with a huge 1L capacity glass jar, making it perfect for creating thick smoothie bowls. Also, you can maintain the nutrient level of the blended food with its Vacuo Technology, which removes the air and oxygen responsible for oxidation.
2. Blend on high speed until the ingredients are well combined and reaches your desired consistency.
3. If the smoothie is too thick, add more coconut milk to achieve the desired thickness.
4. Add honey or maple syrup for a sweeter taste and blend once again to combine.
5. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth.
Pour and enjoy! Filling, nutritious, and delicious while still helping you stay healthy.
This easy, nutrient-packed recipe can be enjoyed any time of the day!
Moving onto our next recipe, we have something that’s so healthy and indulgent, it’s hard to tell whether you’re on a health binge or having a cheat meal.
3. Chocolate coffee breakfast smoothie
This breakfast smoothie is a quick and easy way to get the coffee kick and the chocolate indulgence, all while staying full and healthy. Our chocolate coffee breakfast smoothie recipe is simple, easy to make and can punch way above quality smoothies from health cafes.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added texture and nutrients)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
1. Peel and slice the ripe banana.
2. Using the large glass jar of the Hafele Cuatro 1000 Blender, combine the banana slices, brewed coffee, milk, cocoa powder, almond butter (or peanut butter), and chia seeds.
3. For a sweeter taste, add honey or maple syrup to the blender.
4. Blend on high speed until all ingredients are well combined and the smoothie is creamy.
5. If you like a colder smoothie, you can add ice cubes and blend again until smooth. The powerful Victus - Stainless Steel Cross Blades from Ninja series can easily crush ice, making your smoothie preparations easier.
6. Pour the chocolate coffee breakfast smoothie into a glass and enjoy your energizing and delicious morning treat!
Whether you're looking to boost your immune system, improve digestion, or simply taking it slow after all the feasts, healthy fruit juices, smoothies and smoothie bowls offer a refreshing way to nourish your body.
Treat yourself today to one of these healthy New Year recipes for a vibrant smoothie bowl or a refreshing glass of fruit juice and your taste buds will thank you while your body reaps the rewards of your wholesome choices.
Cheers to a healthier 2024 filled with delicious fruity goodness! Happy New Year!