Dr. Emily’s Top 5 Smoothies for Braces!

Dr. Emily has compiled her top 5 smoothies for braces.  Those first days after adjustments can leave you craving some soft food.  There are great local spots here in Tulsa to grab a smoothie like Nourish and the Coffee House on Cherry Street.  Here are some of our favorite recipes that you can make at home!  Add spinach to any of these- we promise you won’t taste it and it adds so many nutrients to your smoothie!

1. Orange-Banana-Pineapple Frappe
2. Strawberry Banana Smoothie (adapted from Gimme Some Oven)
   1. 1 fresh peeled banana
   2. 2 cups frozen strawberries
   3. 1 cup of milk, kefir, almond milk, or soy milk
   4. 1 cup of ice
   5. 1 tablespoon of honey
   6. A couple big handfuls of spinach-we promise, it’s great!
3. Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Mango Smoothie- A great natural anti-inflammatory to help ease any discomfort!
   1. 1 cup frozen sweet cherries
   2. 1 cup frozen mango
   3. 1.5 cups vanilla almond milk
   4. 1 banana
   5. a couple big handfuls of spinach
4. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie- This is perfect for the fall season!
   1. 1 frozen banana
   2. 1/2 cup (120g) vanilla Greek yogurt¹
   3. 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
   4. 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice²
   5. 1/2 cup (120ml) skim milk³
   6. 2 Tablespoons (30ml) pure maple syrup
   7. 2/3 cup (150g) pumpkin puree (canned or fresh)
   8. 1 cup ice
5. Tropical Sunshine Smoothie
   1. 2 cups frozen mango cubes
   2. 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
   3. 1 ripe banana
   4. 1/4 cup orange juice
   5. 1 cup water
   6. 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
   7. 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract
   8. A couple big handfuls of spinach-trust us on this!

We hope you enjoy these recipes- patients and families alike!