20 unexpected things you should add to your smoothie

Whether you love them as a nourishing breakfast option or a light, on-the-go snack, smoothies are a great way to pack a ton of nutrients and flavors into your day just by throwing a few ingredients into your blender and hitting a button.But if you're bored with your go-to smoothie recipe and you're looking for new ways to shake up your favorite smoothie, there are a ton of nutritious and delicious options you likely never even thought of.From new ways to get in your daily servings of veggies to spices that add a ton of flavor, these will provide plenty of inspiration for your next grocery run. An added bonus: You probably already have many of these in your kitchen, ready to be added to your blender ASAP.Avocado provides tons of creaminess without added sugar.If you already pack your smoothie with tons of fruit, consider adding everyone's favorite Instagram-friendly fruit, avocado. Sure, it tastes (and looks) great on toast, but it's also an unexpected but good smoothie option similar to a banana but without tons of sugar, and it's all thanks to those heart-healthy fats.Julie Harrington, the culinary nutrition consultant of RDelicious Kitchen, told The List, "The healthy fat paired with nutrient-packed fruits and vegetables, help fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K) be better absorbed. Plus, it makes smoothies really creamyalmost like a milkshake consistency."Iced, brewed herbal tea can add nutrients.You might think of herbal tea as its own beverage, but you can step up your smoothie's flavor game by adding already brewed tea into it. You can pick the flavor of your choice, and be sure to brew it before storing in the fridge (you can use it hot as well if you prefer a warm smoothie) or by freezing it in ice cube trays and using them in lieu of or in addition to frozen fruit and plain ice.Freshly brewed coffee or cold brew also works for a caffeine boost.If you want an added dose of caffeine to start your day, you can also add the coffee of your choice to your smoothie. Cold brew makes a perfect add-in, as well as brewed hot coffee that has been stored in the fridge. For a good right-now option, add a teaspoon of regular (or decaf) instant coffee.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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