5 Smoothies You Can Make Using Fresh Fruit In The Office

Fresh fruit in the office makes it easy to whip up delicious smoothies that boost immunity and keep you hydrated. Packed with essential vitamins and antioxidants, these quick blends are a simple way to stay healthy at work!

With fresh fruit available in your office, smoothies are an easy, convenient, and refreshing snack for staff to enjoy throughout the day. They’re also endlessly customisable, so you can create great smoothies with whatever seasonal fruits you have available. 

This guide explains how you can make delicious smoothies in the office, in addition to sharing recipes for some popular favourites featuring a great selection of fresh fruit. 

Why Should You Make Smoothies In The Office? 

Making smoothies using fresh fruit in the office may seem like an unnecessary hassle, but the benefits can be huge. Studies have found that the fresh ingredients in smoothies can increase concentration and enhance cognitive function, as well as simply hydrating. 

With an office fruit delivery, making smoothies is simple, and it is easy to include a variety of different nutritional fruits into the drink based on seasonal availability and preferences. As an employer, you can make this even easier by providing recipe ideas or hosting a workshop to show your staff the possibilities. 

How To Make Smoothies In The Office 

Smoothies are easy to make and only require one simple tool. A basic blender or smoothie maker is a great choice for the office, and unlocks the ability to create all kinds of healthy drinks in a couple of minutes. 

Blenders and smoothie makers are easy to use and easy to clean, meaning everyone in the office can contribute to enjoying and maintaining it. As well as making smoothies, a blender can be a staple in the office all year round. In the summer, they can be great for making cooling drinks that improve productivity, and in the winter they can be used for making smooth hot chocolates to warm up your staff. 

Strawberry Banana Smoothie 

This classic smoothie recipe features three common ingredients. These make the drink naturally sweet, with a creamy flavour from the banana and milk. 

• 8 fresh strawberries (tops removed) 

• 1-2 ripe bananas 

• 200ml whole milk, semi-skimmed milk, soy milk or oat milk 

For a healthier option with more protein, you can always substitute the milk for some low-fat Greek yogurt, which can also give the drink a smoother consistency. While the banana makes this drink naturally sweet, adding a couple of dates can make it even sweeter. 

Tropical Smoothie 

The tropical flavours in this smoothie taste just like summer. With three ingredients, this drink is high in vitamins a and c, as well as being extremely hydrating, because of the pineapple and coconut. 

• 1 mango (peeled) 

• a handful of pineapple chunks 

• 200ml coconut water or coconut milk 

This recipe can be added to to infuse extra protein and fibre into it. Why not try adding a small scoop of Greek yogurt or a handful of seeds to increase the nutritional value? 

Berry Smoothie 

This smoothie is great for using seasonal fruit in the late summer and autumn. Blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are great for snacking because they are high in antioxidants and add fibre to your diet. You can vary the amount of berries you use in this recipe to suit your preferences. 

• blueberries 

• raspberries 

• strawberries 

• 200ml semi-skimmed milk, almond milk or oat milk 

• optional: a sprinkling of chia seeds 

The berries in this drink should provide a great flavour all on their own, but if you’re looking for some extra sweetness you can always add a dash of maple syrup or a couple of dates to the mix. This can help offset any sharpness from the berries if they are cold or out of season. 

Green Smoothie 

With super healthy ingredients like apple, pineapple and spinach, this smoothie is great for boosting immunity and contributing to a strong body. As well as that, the banana and plant milk help to give it a lovely creamy flavour. 

• 1 ripe banana 

• a handful of pineapple chunks 

• 1 apple (core removed and chopped) 

• 1 handful of fresh spinach 

• 200ml coconut milk, almond milk or water 

To add extra protein to a smoothie like this, you can include some dairy in the form of milk or yogurt. For a plant-based option, you could even try silken tofu. Because the core ingredients in this recipe are entirely vegan, it can suit all diets while providing a much needed boost. 

Citrus Smoothie 

This simple, three-ingredient smoothie is full of vitamin c. Vitamin c can be especially essential to support low iron levels, as well as helping the body to absorb vitamin d and collagen. Vitamin C should always be consumed early in the day, so this smoothie could be the perfect mid-morning boost. 

• 1 orange (peeled) 

• a handful of pineapple chunks 

• semi-skimmed milk, soy milk or oat milk 

Adding a creamy milk or plant-based alternative to this recipe is great for offsetting any sharpness from the citrus fruits. A choice like oat milk can also add some subtle sweetness. 

What Else Can I Add To A Smoothie? 

One of the great things about making smoothies is you can include all kinds of ingredients to suit your dietary needs. This makes them the ideal office snack, because everyone can join in. There are plenty of additional office-friendly ingredients that you can provide, or your staff can bring, to include in smoothies. 

Fruit and fibre are usually already included in a smoothie recipe, but there are lots more health benefits to gain from diversifying your ingredient list. For additional protein, you can add Greek yogurt, dairy milk, oats or chia seeds. These add ins are hardly noticeable, but can help to balance out the drinks to provide a more substantial benefit. For those with a sweet tooth, ingredients like dates and maple syrup can perk up a recipe a lot. 

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