39 Healthy Smoothies

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Smoothies are a fantastic way to get an added punch of nutrition into your diet. Whether enjoyed in the morning for breakfast or even between meals as a snack or pick-me-up, these power-packed smoothies are completely delicious and nutritious with every sip. Simply pour a few simple ingredients into your blender, whip it up, and enjoy!

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Raspberry-Date Smoothie

Jennifer Causey

Raspberry-Date Smoothie Recipe

You’ll often find silken tofu in shelf-stable packages on the Asian foods aisle. We call for Mori-Nu brand because one package will provide exactly what you need for this 3-day meal plan. The squeeze-pack of almond butter is convenient and contains only what you need for this recipe. But if you have almond butter in your pantry, just use 2 tablespoons.

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Mango and Maca Smoothie

Oxmoor House

Mango and Maca Smoothie Recipe

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Avo-Berry Smoothie Bowls

Greg DuPree

Avo-Berry Smoothie Bowls Recipe

Start your day with a rich, creamy smoothie bowl full of anti-inflammatory foods. Aside from easing inflammation, this breakfast offers you the heart-healthy benefits of avocados’ unsaturated fats, plus more than half your daily fiber in one serving—enough to help keep you full until lunchtime. Keep the berries frozen (both the ones blended into the smoothie and the ones on top of the bowl) for great texture.

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Citrus Sunrise Smoothie

Greg DuPree

Citrus Sunrise Smoothie Recipe

With a one-two punch of mango and coconut, this is a perfect blend for those who enjoy a taste of the tropics. This recipe calls for frozen fruit, letting you still reap the nutritional benefits of out-of-season fruit like mango. Just one serving offers 100% of your daily goal for vitamin C and over one-quarter your daily calcium needs in a low-calorie package.

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Turmeric-Mango Smoothie

Photo: Daniel Agee

Turmeric-Mango Smoothie Recipe

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Kale-Ginger Smoothie

Greg DuPree

Kale-Ginger Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are a great way to front-load your day with produce and nutrition. Just one serving of this power breakfast offers about two-thirds of the day's calcium and nearly a quarter of potassium in a low-calorie package. Chia seeds amp up fiber and protein, plus they're one of the richest plant sources of heart-healthy alpha-linoleic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid).

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Supercharged Kale-Avocado Smoothie

Jennifer Causey

Supercharged Kale-Avocado Smoothie Recipe

This hydrating smoothie is jam-packed with nutrients, delivering one-third your daily goal of vitamin A and 100% of vitamin K—two important nutrients many of us don't get enough of. Matcha green tea powder delivers a jolt of caffeine without the jittery side effects, helping you power through your holiday to-do list with sustained energy and alertness.

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Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie

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Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie Recipe

This quick smoothie comes together in a flash. Simply combine ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth.

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Berry Green Smoothie

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Berry Green Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are a quick way to kick-start your day with extra fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Avoid juices and powders with added sugars; instead choose whole ripe fruit to add a sweet touch naturally. Dairy-free option: Use a (5.3-ounce) container of dairy-free soy yogurt alternative.

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Layered Fruit Smoothie

Dan Goldberg

Layered Fruit Smoothie Recipe
If island-inspired cocktails warm your soul, this layered fruit smoothie might just tip your taste buds over the edge. Pour a strawberry-banana smoothie mixture over a layer of mango smoothie for a two-tone drink that's as pretty as it is tasty.

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Mango-Buttermilk Shakes

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Mango-Buttermilk Shakes Recipe

Frozen diced mango helps keep preparation to a minimum for this anytime smoothie. Blend with buttermilk, sugar and vanilla. Substitute other frozen fruits, like peaches, for fun variety.

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie Recipe

Segment the orange over a bowl to catch all of those tasty juices, and add them to the blender before processing. You can buy frozen mangoes, but for the creamiest sip, start with fresh, and freeze overnight.

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Sweet Fig Smoothies

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Sweet Fig Smoothies Recipe

This recipe offers a great use for figs that are very ripe (or even overripe) and need to be used soon. The riper the fig, the sweeter and more delicious in this creamy breakfast drink.

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Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

Oxmoor House

Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie Recipe
Antioxidants found in both blueberries and pomegranates can help your body fight aging, cancer, and heart disease.

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Berry-Banana Smoothie

Berry-Banana Smoothie Recipe

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Mango Smoothie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Mango Smoothie Recipe

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Cucumber Smoothies

Cucumber Smoothies Recipe

Yogurt drinks are popular across the Middle East and South Asia. We like ours with puréed cucumber and herbs, plus a spritz of club soda. If the cucumber peels and seeds are tender, they don't need to be removed.

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Cherry-Almond Smoothie

Photo: Mark Ferri

Cherry-Almond Smoothie Recipe

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Chocolate-Banana Smoothie

Photo: Mark Ferri

Chocolate-Banana Smoothie Recipe

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Blueberry-Tofu Smoothie

Photo: Lisa Shin

Blueberry-Tofu Smoothie Recipe
Blueberry-Tofu Smoothie is a simple and delicous way to use soy in your drinks. Because its so soft, "silken" tofu works well as a thickener in this smoothie. Prep: 5 minutes; Total time: 5 minutes.

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The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie

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The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie Recipe
Combine the juice with frozen bananas to form a fruity base, then thicken with rich, tangy Greek yogurt and sweeten with a hint of honey.

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Coconut Milk Smoothie

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Coconut Milk Smoothie Recipe
In this smoothie, traditional ingredients like bananas, blueberries, yogurt, and honey meet an unlikely guest: unsweetened coconut milk. Not only does the milk help create the perfect consistency for a smoothie, but it also aids digestion, making this sweet, fruity smoothie a good-for-you treat.

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Banana-Berry Smoothie

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Banana-Berry Smoothie Recipe
Keep a stash of frozen bananas--they're great in smoothies because they add flavor and body.

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Green Tea-Kiwi and Mango Smoothie

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Green Tea-Kiwi and Mango Smoothie Recipe
Make a colorful and healthy smoothie by pureeing mango, kiwifruit and spinach wtih yogurt and honey and spooning into glasses in two layers.

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Raspberry-Mango Smoothie

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris-Pursell

Raspberry-Mango Smoothie Recipe
Cool off with refreshing Raspberry-Mango Smoothie. This frozen drink is packed with pick-me-up flavor and nutrients.

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Mixed-Berry Shake

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Mixed-Berry Shake Recipe
Cool, creamy shakes and smoothies make the perfect summertime dessert. Blend ice cream, frozen berries, and whole milk for a rich treat that's sure to beat the heat.

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Rainbow Sherbet Smoothie

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Rainbow Sherbet Smoothie Recipe
Even though the name implies as much, this smoothie is no sugary dessert. This recipe is packed with hidden nutrients, including hemp seeds, green tea and handfuls of fresh, sweet fruit.

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Açai Super Smoothie

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Açai Super Smoothie Recipe
Brazilian surfers first popularized this freakishly nutritious Amazonian berry. Now it has gone mainstream. The smoothie here, by F&W's Grace Parisi, boosts açai's healthfulness with pomegranate juice.

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A Berry-Good Smoothie

Quentin Bacon

A Berry-Good Smoothie Recipe
On-the-go smoothies are often loaded with sugar and so many calories--you might as well have a milkshake. This versions saves you about 140 calories, plus it's loaded with antioxidants.

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Glowing Green Smoothie Dr. Oz

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Glowing Green Smoothie Dr. Oz Recipe

1 1/2 cups water 1 head organic romaine lettuce, chopped (about 6 cups) This smoothie supplies you with the energy, vitamins and minerals to give your skin a youthful, sexy glow. 2 stalks organic celery (about 1 1/2 cups) 7 cups of chopped spinach 1 organic apple or pear, cored and chopped 1 organic banana 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice

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Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie

Iain Bagwell; Dan Becker

Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie Recipe
The best smoothies combine great nutrition with even better flavor. Cranberries and green tea pack this drink full of healthy antioxidants, while berries and banana add essential vitamins and nutrients.

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Sunrise Smoothie

Randy Mayor; Mary Catherine Muir

Sunrise Smoothie Recipe
We tried this smoothie with 2% reduced-fat milk but liked it much better with the soy milk. Any kind of fruit will work--try strawberries or peaches.

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Blueberry Soy Shakes

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Tyler Asbury

Blueberry Soy Shakes Recipe
Use soy milk in place of milk in coffee; when preparing hot or cold cereal; when making creamy soups, casseroles, or smoothies; and in mixes for pancakes or muffins.

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Power Green Smoothie

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Power Green Smoothie Recipe

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Citrusy Banana-Oat Smoothie

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Cindy Barr

Citrusy Banana-Oat Smoothie Recipe
Make morning prep even faster by freezing the banana and cooking and refrigerating the oatmeal the night before.

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Apple Pie Smoothie

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Apple Pie Smoothie Recipe

This apple pie smoothie is an easy way to treat yourself and pack some nutrients into your day.

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PB&J Smoothies

Caitlin Bensel

PB&J Smoothies Recipe

This two-toned smoothie is incredibly filling thanks to substantial servings of protein and fiber.

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Fruity and Nutty Summer Smoothie

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Fruity and Nutty Summer Smoothie Recipe
It's way more refreshing than that granola bar you had in mind

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Ginger Colada Green Smoothie

Photo by Allison Wonderland

Ginger Colada Green Smoothie Recipe
Minimalist Baker’s Dana Shultz makes a green smoothie that doesn’t taste like punishment

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39 Healthy Smoothies

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Raspberry-Date Smoothie

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Mango and Maca Smoothie

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Avo-Berry Smoothie Bowls

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Citrus Sunrise Smoothie

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Turmeric-Mango Smoothie

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Kale-Ginger Smoothie

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Supercharged Kale-Avocado Smoothie

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Banana-Berry Buttermilk Smoothie

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Berry Green Smoothie

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Layered Fruit Smoothie

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Mango-Buttermilk Shakes

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Orange Dreamsicle Smoothie

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Sweet Fig Smoothies

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Blueberry-Pomegranate Smoothie

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Berry-Banana Smoothie

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Mango Smoothie

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Cucumber Smoothies

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Cherry-Almond Smoothie

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Chocolate-Banana Smoothie

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Blueberry-Tofu Smoothie

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The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie

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Coconut Milk Smoothie

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Banana-Berry Smoothie

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Green Tea-Kiwi and Mango Smoothie

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Raspberry-Mango Smoothie

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Mixed-Berry Shake

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Rainbow Sherbet Smoothie

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Açai Super Smoothie

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A Berry-Good Smoothie

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Glowing Green Smoothie Dr. Oz

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Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie

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Sunrise Smoothie

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Blueberry Soy Shakes

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Power Green Smoothie

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Citrusy Banana-Oat Smoothie

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Apple Pie Smoothie

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PB&J Smoothies

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Fruity and Nutty Summer Smoothie

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Ginger Colada Green Smoothie