Hope all our readers in the UK and all over the world are keeping safe at this time of uncertainty. We are keeping busy indoors and coming up with creative activities for the kids and cooking meals at home. With more and more people subscribing to home delivery services, we are here to suggest some ideas on how you can stay healthy while you are self-isolating and practising social distance. In this post we are sharing about Honestly Good Smoothies and the 5 nutritious smoothie recipes ie Good Morning Sunshine, The Almond Tart One, The Cacaonut One, The Fitness Fuel One and Cheer Me Up which was sent to us. Keep on reading to find out more about the company, their ethos as well as their seasonal smoothie menu as well as the best commercial blenders for smoothies that uses organic ingredients and recyclable packaging materials.
Good Morning Sunshine
This has to be one of our favourite smoothies and one which my children loved. The smoothie consisted of a tasty mixture of oats, banana and strawberry combined with nuts and seeds. During summer I tend to make a similar smoothie with fruits and ice-cream without the nuts, so the taste was familiar to us but oatier. The smoothie was also very filling as we had this for brunch and kept our tummies filled till our late lunch. We love oats and often have it for breakfast as it helps with digestions, but it was lovely to know that you could include it into a booster drink with the strawberries (containing antioxidants, vitamins C and folic acid) as well as the bananas (rich in potassium and magnesium and high in vitamin B6 which supports your nervous system). Do note that this smoothie contains nuts and is included in their Honestly Fruit and Variety Box.
Ingredients
- 1 Banana
- 6 Strawberries
- 3 Tsp Flaxseed
- 1 Tbsp Sunflower Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Gluten Free Oats
- Handful of Almonds
- Add 270ml of Liquid
Nutritional information
The Almond Tart One
This was the creamiest and nuttiest tasting smoothie out of the selection which we received. The smoothie consisted of butternut squash, almonds and prunes are balanced with sweet cinnamon and pear. I also found that this smoothie took the longest to blitz and to get it into the smoothest consistency. I have not had smoothies with squash and pears together but the flavours complimented each other, pears are an excellent source insoluble fibre (contain prebiotics) which help maintain a flourishing gut microbiome while prunes are an energy-dense food which are rich in vitamin K (essential for bone health and blood clotting). My family generally loves nuts, so adding almonds to this was just the perfect (high in monounsaturated fats, protein and vitamin E) as it helps with healthy hair, skin and nails. This smoothies also tasted less sweet and the sweetness was derived from the prunes and I had a lovely coconutty after taste to it. Needless to say that this smoothie contains nuts and is included in their Honestly Fruit and Variety Box.
Ingredients
- 1/4 Butternut Squash
- 1 Pear
- 1/2 Granny Smith Apple
- 1/4 Avocado
- 2 Prunes
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- Handful of Almonds
- Nutritional information
Per 100gPer smoothie
Nutritional information
- Calories 106 kcal
- Fat 4.6g
- of which saturates 0.7g
- Carbohydrate 13.0g
- of which sugars 11.0g
- Fibre 3.3g
- Protein 1.8g
- Salt 0.0g
Cheer Me Up
I really loved this and as cliched as it is, it did cheer me up and put a smile on my face soon as I took the first sip of the smoothie. Great on the days when you really feel gloomy and need a pick me up drink as it was so refreshing. The smoothie consisted of a cooling combo of cucumber, pineapple, hemp seeds, acai and more. Great as a breakfast smoothie or a late afternoon smoothie. Consisting of acai berries (rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties), hemp seeds (high in arginine, vitamin E, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron and zinc), pineapple (contains vitamin C and antioxidant support). The smoothie has a sweet but sharp taste at the same time, the drink made me relax and supper chilled while I sat down to contemplate my plan for the day. Watch of for brain freeze if you are having it on a cold chilly morning. You can get this in their Honestly Fruit and Variety Box.
Ingredients
- 1/5 Organic Pineapple
- 1/4 Organic Granny Smith Apple
- 1/4 Organic Cucumber
- 2 Organic Dates
- 2.5 Tbsp Organic Hemp Seeds
- 3 Tsp Organic Acai Berry Powder
- 2 Tbsp Organic Oats
- 1 Tbsp Organic Pumpkin Seeds
- Add 270ml of Liquid
Nutritional information
- Calories 181 kcal
- Fat 8.3g
- of which saturates 1.2g
- Carbohydrate 18.0g
- of which sugars 12.0g
- Fibre 4.4g
- Protein 6.2g
- Salt 0.02g
The Cacaonut One
I made this smoothie on one of the days when I was super busy and had no time to make my lunch. I would not recommend supplementing your lunch with the smoothie but I did have a good hearty breakfast and was super busy that day. Making the drink is so easy, I just removed it out of the freezer, got my blender ready and whizzed this up in no time at all. The smoothie consists of bananas, courgette (high it Vitamin C, fibre which helps digestion and beta-carotene) and sweet potato which made me full till dinner time). The smoothie also included cacao nibs (minerals like magnesium which can help stave off PMS and menstrual cramps) and hazelnuts (full of healthy fats and loaded with vitamin E and magnesium). The smoothie tasted creamy and filling, it did have some cacao hints in it but was not as chocolately as I expected it to be but still yummy. Do note that this smoothie does contain nuts and is included in their Honestly Veggie Box and Variety Box.
Ingredients
- 1/3 Courgette
- 1/2 Sweet Potato
- 1 Banana
- Handful of Blueberries
- Handful of Hazelnuts
- 1 Tbsp Cacao Nibs
- 1 Tbsp Pumpkin Seeds
- Pinch of Pink Himalayan Salt
- Add 270ml of Liquid
Nutritional information
- Calories 159 kcal
- Fat 9.6g
- of which saturates 2.1g
- Carbohydrate 13.0g
- of which sugars 6.7g
- Fibre 3.2g
- Protein 4.0g
- Salt 0.24g
The Fitness Fuel One
I made this smoothie after we went for a walk as looking at the ingredients of plant-based protein such as Tofu, Cannellini Beans and Peanuts as I knew it will keep my energy on a high. The smoothie consists of tofu (high in protein and omega 3 fatty acids), cannellini beans (source of iron and folate and contains enzyme inhibitor which helps support weight loss), peanuts (monounsaturated fats and protein as well as B vitamins which help with energy production, nerve health and making red blood cells and vitamin E). This smoothie was creamy texture and had a strong soya and bean flavour to it. I love tofu and have grown up eating it but thought it was slightly overpowering. The crunchy peanuts gave the smoothies a lovely crunch to it, it also had a burst of sweetness coming from the dates. Do note that this smoothie contains nuts and soya and is included in their Veggie Box and Variety Box.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Organic Banana
- Handful of Organic Cannellini Beans
- 1/4 Organic Apple
- 1 Organic Date
- 1/4 Block Organic Tofu
- 2 Tsp Organic Lucuma Powder
- 2 Tbsp Organic Hemp Seeds
- Handful of Roasted Organic Peanuts
- Add 270g of Liquid
Nutritional information
What did I think about it?
What I love about the company is that they are very into recycling and reusing all of the products. All the peels, cores and skins leftover from chopping and peeling the ingredients are dropped off to local farms and allotments to be composted, ready to be used to grow more organic produce. Their smoothies were also delivered in a compostable cardboard box with re-usable woollen liner. The smoothie pouches which holds the fruits are made from recyclable Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE). We also had the option to collect and res-send the woollen liners back to them to be re-used, and they’ll recycle the pouches (you can read more about this under their “can I return my packaging?”). I also love the fact that all their smoothie kits are made of 100% organic and fresh ingredients.
Making the drink is so easy, I just removed it out of the freezer, got my blender ready and whizzed this up in no time at all. I have used milk in all my smoothies, but you can, of course, use oat/almond/coconut milk or even water in it or even hot/warm milk, if you do not want the smoothie to be ice-cold. I also loved the fact that the fruits arrived still frozen and well insulated. Honestly Good have decided to send the fruits frozen to lock in the nutrients as they don’t use any artificial preservatives in the fruits. This also means that there is zero use of unused ingredients. This is absolutely the perfect and healthy drink option as the drinks are thick, creamy and super smooth as you can see in the images. They also sent me the beautiful mug with the bamboo straw which you see in the photos.
Why pick Honestly Good Smoothie over a store-bought smoothie?
✔️ Always Organic
✔️ Balanced macros that can be used as a meal replacement
✔️ A mix of veg, fruits, nuts, herbs and seeds in every recipe
✔️ Re-usable or recyclable packaging
✔️ 25+ Recipes and growing
✔️ Seasonal ingredients and weekly menu
✔️ Hand prepared from fresh each week
FAQ
- Each kit makes 500ml of smoothie
- Decide if you want 5 or 10 smoothies
- you can switch to a different box or change your quantities at any time during your subscription
- Choose to get it weekly, forthnightly or monthly
- They have a number of box options for you to choose from, including green, fruity and vegetable smoothies, and they serve a range of seasonal recipe within each box. Head over to the Choose Your Box page to check out the full range!
- You can also customise future boxes by giving each smoothies a like or dislike, check out the short video below to find out more!
- They deliver all over the UK except for the Highlands, Islands and Northern Ireland
- Their packaging is designed to keep your smoothies frozen until you put them in your freezer. Their boxes are carefully insulated in fully recyclable packaging and dry ice is added to your box to keep your smoothies and frozen until the evening
- You can buy a gift card for a loved one
- All their recipes are plant-based and are vegan-friendly (note: they use woolcool packaging to keep the smoothies frozen during delivery).
- All ingredients and allergens are available in the recipe section of their website and on the back of each pouch.
- All their smoothies are produced in the same kitchen so if you have a severe allergy to tree nuts or peanuts, Honestly Good smoothies might not be right for you ☹
- They use only 100% organic produce and are Soil Association certified.
- No processing aids. No preservatives. Not even a lemon
- They try to use local, British suppliers wherever possible. Unfortunately, Uk does not have the climate for ingredients like pineapples and mangoes, hence they use carefully selected, Soil Association Certified Organic suppliers for some of the more exotic fruits and superfoods.
- All their recipes are designed to work well with water, but we also have chef’s recommendations for each recipe; try them with coconut water, almond milk, cashew milk and many more!
- On average, most of their smoothies (500ml) contain between 150 and 250 calories
- Every recipe contains a mix of organic vegetables, fruit, nuts, herbs, seeds and superfoods, and nothing else.
- Each kit makes a full 500ml serving, so there is enough to share too
How does this work?
First, head to Honestly Good website and sign up for a weekly, fortnightly or monthly option. Wait for your smoothie kits which will arrive freshly frozen, wrapped in a blanket of wool. Freeze them immediately or pop them in a blender or food processor with their chosen drink and drink. Return your sustainable packaging and help save the world. Prices are roughly £3.75 per kit or £37.50 fortnightly.
About Honestly Good
By Vikesh – “The old saying goes…”Mum always knows best”, and I have my superhero Mum to thank for inspiring my smoothie business. Like many people, there was a time in my life when I suffered from digestive problems. Thankfully, Mum quickly came to the rescue with her healthy home remedies. She began blending vegetable smoothies for me every morning, and before long had opened up her spice cupboard and added superfoods to them too. Within days this new morning ritual had improved my digestion, raised energy levels and even banished that elevenses snack attack. The only problem was time…or lack of it. I wasn’t prepared to swap my snooze to wash, peel, and chop ingredients every morning, and I couldn’t find another company that offered all organic veggie-packed smoothies. So, I handed in my notice and set up The Honestly Good Smoothie Co. (With Mum’s help, of course.)”
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25 comments
I love the sound of these smoothies, especially the ‘Cheer Me Up’ such fab ingredients to pair together and have to admit even by the sound of it alone, it would cheer me up!For this week, Keto has definitely been shelved, cake is seeing me through, alongside a good brew! Hope you are all well! Sim x
Yes we are well thank you and these smoothies are keeping us going at the moment
What a neat idea this is! I hadn’t heard of it. This might also work well for folks that can’t get out a they recover from surgery too!
Agree, the veggie box might be perfect for them
I love starting the day with a smoothie, these are such a great way to save time every day.
It sure is, especially as it only took a minute or two to whizz it up
I love a smoothie, really refreshing and so healthy. These honestly good smoothies being delivered is such a great idea!
The smoothies are so yummy, you can order them and depending on what ingredients you like
My Daughter loves smoothies and on days she is not feeling like eating these can be a good source of nutrition for her. I do love the sound of this whole company from their products to their waste
Thank you for your positive comments Samantha, it is a fab company with so much goodness in their brands as well as their product
What a great idea now we can’t just pop into our coffee shop for a smoothie.
What an amazing idea! I love smoothies but often don’t have the time in the morning to prep fruit and veg etc so these sound like the perfect solution! Will definitely go check them out, thanks for sharing.
This only took me less than a minute to add the content of the packaging and the liquid into the blender and it was all ready
I love the concept and they sound jam packed with goodness! Handy they are delivering in these trying times so you can get a healthy fix!
Agree, especially now more so than ever that we need a good immune system
I love this idea, I like smoothies but can never be bothered to make them as they are so much effort
I know, hence that is why these are super convenient to make as they are all ready
These look delicious. I often have a smoothies as a quick and nutritious meal when I’m either busy or having a bad health day. Will have to look into getting some of these.
These are fabulous ideas indeed
Oh yes, these look fabulous, my girls would love them> I really fancy the almond tart one. Mich x
That was so creamy indeed Michelle
These smoothies sound really nice. I would have never thought to add butternut squash to a smoothie. The Cheer Me up one sounds really delicious
I know, the ingredients are so healthy and the combination totally works
These sound so good! I have a smoothie when breastfeeding as it stops me fainting from low blood sugar after so getting these kits delivered would save me so much time!
What a wonderful way to keep your sugar levels up. No added sugar, as well as these, are natural