11 Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Updated: Mar. 20, 2019Always fresh *and* always frozen. That's the motto for these healthy smoothie recipes that you'll want to sip on all day long. Since they're full of fruits and veggies (with no added sugar), that's totally OK!
So-Healthy Smoothies
Consider this your go-to smoothie base. Start with vanilla yogurt, orange juice, milk and a banana, then mix and match your favorite frozen fruits to customize your concoction. (Psst: Add a pinch of flaxseed for an extra boost of nutrients.)
Avocado Strawberry Smoothie
What’s creamy, sweet and full of good-for-you fat? This Instagram-worthy smoothie, with layers of strawberry and avocado. Don’t worry if you’re tossing it together quickly—instead of making two separate batches, you can simply blend everything together. Slightly less pretty, but just as tasty!
Green Breakfast Smoothie
Spinach-packed smoothies like this one are the real deal. But don’t be turned off by its green hue—all you’ll taste is banana and creamy peanut butter with a hint of honey. And since it’s made using either almond or soy milk, it’s completely vegan (just like these meat-free breakfast ideas).
Strawberry-Carrot Smoothies
Newsflash: This sweet smoothie is perfect for getting kids (and adults!) to eat more fruits and veggies. With juicy strawberries and chunks of fresh pineapple, they won’t even know that there are carrots in there, too. For more ways to sneak veggies into meals, check out these recipes.
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
Why choose between a blueberry muffin and a smoothie when you can have both in one superfood shake? Make a big batch of this bakery-flavored beverage over the weekend so the whole family can have breakfast-on-the-go on busy weekday mornings.
Peach Green Tea Smoothie
If you’re looking for a lighter but still sweetly satisfying sip, look no further than this summery smoothie (it uses green tea as the base instead of milk or juice). A scoop of Greek yogurt adds a protein-packed punch so you’ll stay full until your next meal.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
Chocolate fiends are going to go, well, bananas over this cocoa-flavored creation. Similar to these healthier-yet-decadent desserts, it’s the perfect solution for satisfying your sweet tooth without tucking away excess calories or added sugar. Win-win!
Raspberry Almond Chia Smoothie
The hearty helping of chia seeds in this raspberry-filled recipe will not only give you a boost of omega-3’s and fiber, but it’s also exactly what you need to fuel up for a busy day ahead. Toss in some almonds, Greek yogurt and antioxidant-laden berries and you’ve got yourself a super healthy snack.
Carrot Ginger Turmeric Smoothie
So colorful, so cleansing. Thanks to the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric and stomach-soothing fresh ginger, this glowy golden drink is the detox your digestive system needs, especially after a weekend of drinking or over-indulging.
FYI, here are eight other unexpected ways to add more turmeric to your life.
Cucumber-Melon Smoothies
For a spa-worthy smoothie that’ll give you a gorgeous glow, blend cucumber, honeydew melon and fresh mint leaves together. And if you like a creamier texture, toss in a small avocado, too. Want even smoother skin? Add these anti-aging foods to your diet.
Cinnamon Roll Smoothie
Three words: dessert for breakfast. That’s what you’ll feel like you’re having with this sinfully delicious smoothie. The only difference? Packed with oats, banana, dates and chia seeds, it’s a much healthier version of those cinnamon buns you’ve been craving.
