Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies can be a convenient way to add in several nutrients to help jump-start your day. Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or prefer your smoothie as an afternoon snack, the drink packs in vitamins and minerals you probably can’t get all at once from another quick meal. Meet the experts behind these healthy smoothie recipes.
Lucy Schaeffer’s Tropical Chia Smoothie
If you love starting your day with a smoothie but hate the sound of a blender first thing in the morning, this recipe offers up a solution. Chia seeds absorb any extra liquid as the mixture of mangoes, passion fruit, and cashew milk sits in the fridge overnight.
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Nutrition: 255 cal, 4 g pro, 43 g carb, 7 g fiber, 27.5 g sugars, 4 g added sugars, 8 g fat, 3.5 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 207 mg sodium
Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
Smoothies aren’t just for sipping. Blend frozen berries, almond milk, almond butter, and vanilla until ultra-creamy. Then, pour it into a bowl instead of a glass. Top with fresh fruit and granola, grab a spoon, and dig in!
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Nutrition: 370 cal, 25 g pro, 32 g carb, 7 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 4 g added sugars, 17 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 130 mg sodium
Berry, Chia, and Mint Smoothie
The beauty of this bold, red smoothie is that you can handle all the prep way in advance. Keep the sliced strawberries, grated beets, and chia seeds in the freezer until you’re ready to add milk and blend. Bonus: This drink will give you a ton of gut-friendly fiber, too.
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Nutrition: 105 cal, 3 g pro, 17 g carb, 8 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 3.5 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 115 mg sodium
Green Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
Looking to get more greens into your diet? This fruity beverage packs in a whole cup of baby spinach per serving—but you’ll barely taste it. Instead, you’ll focus on the tropical flavors that the pineapple, coconut, banana, and lime bring to the equation.
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Nutrition: 192 cal, 4 g pro, 30 g carb, 4 g fiber, 11.5 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 7 g fat, 7 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 43 mg sodium
Stress-Less Smoothie
Save this simple smoothie for your busiest days, since it only takes five minutes to prepare. The key ingredient here is hemp seeds—which offer a boost of magnesium, key for reducing stress. Combine with kefir, raspberries, and a peach for a healthy, happy smoothie.
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Nutrition: 222 cal, 9 g pro, 29 g carb, 6 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 9 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 18 mg chol, 54 mg sodium
Coconut Matcha Shake
Calling all matcha latte lovers. This coconut matcha shake is an excellent healthy alternative. It’s full of protein thanks to collagen and has a sweet taste and creamy texture, courtesy of coconut milk.
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Nutrition: 123 cal, 7 g pro, 6 g carb, 2 g fiber, 3.5 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 8 g fat, 4.5 g sat fat, 0 mg chol, 102 mg sodium
Cranberry Banana Smoothie
Frozen cranberries are an excellent way to savor the taste of fall, year-round. The berry adds fiber and flavor to this smoothie, while the banana gives it a rich, creamy texture, and maple syrup adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
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Nutrition: 125 cal, 1 g pro, 27 g carb, 4 g fiber, 15.5 g sugars, 6 g added sugars, 1.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat
Apple Crisp Smoothie
Apple crisp is a classic autumn dessert, and this better-for-you smoothie captures its essence perfectly. Greek yogurt is good for your gut while amping up the protein content, and apple cider plus spices give this smoothie that delicious fall taste.
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Nutrition: 364 cal, 14 g pro, 49 g carb, 4 g fiber, 32 g sugars, 12.5 g fat, 2 g sat fat
Dragon Fruit, Hibiscus, Banana, and Coconut Smoothie
Dragon fruit makes this smoothie a gorgeous hue, but it offers so much more than that, including health benefits like supporting bone health, boosting your immune system, and helping you hit your recommended iron intake. Banana, coconut, and hibiscus round out this drink for a tasty sip.
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Nutrition: 222 cal, 3 g pro, 35 g carb, 6 g fiber, 21.5 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 9.5 g fat, 8 g sat fat
Green Kiwi Smoothie
This smoothie is light and fresh yet contains plenty of fiber, thanks to the inclusion of spinach and kiwi. Plus, it’s also great for healthy skin as it’s full of healthy fats from the avocado and contains optional collagen powder.
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Nutrition: 130 cal, 4 g pro, 21 g carb, 7 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 5.5 g fat
Creamy Orange Turmeric Smoothie
The star of turmeric is curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammation in nasal passages, as well as inhibit the release of histamines, says Annessa Chumbley, R.D. This frozen blend then gets swirled with kefir for a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Nutrition: 254 cal, 6 g pro, 52 g carb, 4 g fiber, 44.5 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 4.5 g fat
Green Goddess Smoothie
Baby spinach, cucumber, avocado, and kiwi give this smoothie its gorgeous green color while keeping it tasting light and bright. Also included is fresh orange or tangerine juice for sweetness, as well as kefir for protein and creaminess, and mint for a punch of freshness.
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Nutrition: 188 cal, 5 g pro, 29 g carb, 6 g fiber, 7.5 g fat
Spiced Blueberry Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is filling and full of fiber without extra sugar, due to the hidden frozen cauliflower blended in—we promise you won’t really taste it! Cinnamon and ginger give the recipe a zesty kick, and the options for toppings are endless.
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Nutrition: 325 cal, 5.5 g fat, 1 g sat, 0 mg chol, 357 mg sodium, 52 g carb, 10 g fiber, 29 g sugar, 0 g added sugar, 22 g pro
Green Machine Smoothie
Coconut-based yogurt is this sipper’s secret ingredient. It adds a creamy texture, sans dairy, and a probiotic boost. Be sure to look for probiotic cultures on the ingredients list because not all yogurts have them.
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Nutrition: 321 cal, 8 g fat, 6.5 g sat, 7 g protein, 58 mg sodium, 60 g carb, 16.5 g sugars, 0 g added sugars, 10 g fiber
Pineapple-Cucumber Smoothie
One small cucumber adds a fresh, calming flavor—think spa water—to this hydrating smoothie. Have some extra time? Slice another cucumber very thinly, then press against the sides of a wide glass for a pretty garnish.
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Nutrition: 180 cal, 4 g fat, 1.5 g saturated, 8 g pro, 60 mg sodium, 31 g carb, 4 g fiber
Fro-Yo Fruit Popsicles
These healthy pops are like make-ahead smoothies on a stick. Blend the fruity-yogurt-protein powder combo, pour it into ice-pop molds, and enjoy nutritious, cooling treats all week.
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Nutrition: 99 cal, 3.5 g fat, 1.5 g sat, 17 mg chol, 106 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 1 g fiber, 5 g sugar, 2 g added sugar, 9 g pro
Chocolate-Berry Protein Smoothie
Follow this easy formula for a smoothie recipe you can memorize, then switch it up according to whatever frozen berries you have on hand. Easy!
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Tropical Green Protein Smoothie
Stock up on frozen veggies—instead of just frozen fruit—for your next smoothie. A bag of peas provides protein and fiber, as well as a subtle, earthy sweetness.
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Coconut Raspberry Smoothie
Aside from the delicious taste, our favorite part about this recipe is that you only need four ingredients and an immersion blender—instead of a classic blender (though a regular blender is still an option).
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Nutrition: 260 cal, 3.5 g fat, 2 g sat, 11 g pro, 48 mg sodium, 53 g carb, 13 g fiber
Avocado-Spinach Green Smoothie
Looking to get rid of some avocado before it browns? Try this zesty yet refreshing green smoothie recipe that combines a large avocado with spinach, kefir, lemon, ginger, and cilantro, plus frozen cucumber and grapes for the ultimate healthy beverage.
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Nutrition: 259 cal, 18 g pro, 43 g carb, 6 g fiber, 6 g fat
Creamy Kale Smoothie
This smoothie is from the Balanced Gut section of Prevention’s Smoothies Juices. Packed with protein and probiotics, Greek yogurt is a natural gut health booster.
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Nutrition: 296 cal, 14 g pro, 45 g carb, 5 g fiber, 36 g sugars, 6 g added sugars, 8.5 g fat, 3 g sat fat
Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is a fun way to switch up your routine. It features vitamin C-rich citrus fruit, heart-healthy
What are the ingredients in Lucy Schaeffer’s Tropical Chia Smoothie?
Mangoes, passion fruit, cashew milk, and chia seeds.
What is unique about the Blueberry Smoothie Bowl?
It’s topped with fresh fruit and granola, making it a bowl instead of a drink.
How does the Berry, Chia, and Mint Smoothie support gut health?
It contains chia seeds and sliced beets, which are rich in fiber.
What ingredient in the Stress-Less Smoothie helps reduce stress?
Hemp seeds, which provide magnesium.
What makes the Coconut Matcha Shake creamy?
Coconut milk.
What fruit adds a rich, creamy texture to the Cranberry Banana Smoothie?
Banana.
Which yogurt is used in the Apple Crisp Smoothie to boost protein?
Greek yogurt.
What is the main health benefit of dragon fruit in the Dragon Fruit, Hibiscus, Banana, and Coconut Smoothie?
Supporting bone health, boosting immune system, and helping to meet iron intake.
What ingredient in the Green Kiwi Smoothie contributes to healthy skin?
Avocado and optional collagen powder.
What is turmeric’s main star ingredient in the Creamy Orange Turmeric Smoothie?
Curcumin, a compound with anti-inflammatory properties.
What gives the Green Goddess Smoothie its light and bright taste?
Baby spinach, cucumber, avocado, and kiwi.
What vegetable provides protein and fiber in the Tropical Green Protein Smoothie?
A bag of peas.
Which blender is recommended for the Coconut Raspberry Smoothie?
An immersion blender (though a regular blender is also an option).
What fruit do you combine with spinach and kefir in the Avocado-Spinach Green Smoothie?
Avocado, with additional ingredients like lemon, ginger, cilantro, frozen cucumber, and grapes.
Where does the Creamy Kale Smoothie get its protein and probiotics from?
Greek yogurt.
What fruits make up the Citrus-Pineapple Smoothie Bowl?
Citrus fruits and pineapple.
