The best smoothies are creamy, refreshing and satiating, with all the macronutrients you need to start your day on a high note. But it can be tough to find the right balance of nutritious and delicious. These healthy smoothie recipes hit both marks: Not only are they loaded with whole fruits and vegetables, but they also get extra oomph from add-ins like fresh herbs, creamy nut butters and warm spices. Any one of these also makes a perfect quick breakfast to sip on the go.
15 Healthy Smoothie Recipes You’ll Want to Drink Every Day
Short on time? Looking for a way to pack more nutrients into your day? These healthy smoothie recipes are the perfect solution!
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How to Make a Smoothie
Looking to make healthy smoothie recipes? With just 2 basic ingredients you can make yourself any flavor combo of smoothie in the whole wide world. Here is an “equation” for a basic smoothie recipe that will never disappoint.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 85 kcal, Sugar 11 g, Fat 2 g, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen fruit (any kind)
- 1 cup liquid (almond milk, orange juice, water, etc.)
- 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt (or any kind of yogurt)
- 1/2 tablespoon ground seeds (flax or chia)
- 1/4 cup protein powder (whey, plant-based, soy, etc.)
- handful of greens (spinach, kale, etc.)
Instruction:
- Place frozen fruit, liquid, and any optional add-ins into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth. You may need to add a little bit more liquid depending on how thick you like your smoothie.
- Serve immediately and top with your favorite toppings.
Simple Smoothie Formula
This is a basic recipe for a healthy strawberry banana smoothie!
Prep: -467151h30min42sec
Total: 14min
Yield: 1
Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 391 calories, Sugar 24.3 g, Sodium 261.9 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 18.3 g, Cholesterol 4.3 mg
Ingredients:
- 1/2-1 cup of strawberries (I prefer frozen but fresh work)*
- 1 frozen banana*
- 1/2 cup of yogurt (any kind will work well!)
- 1/2 cup liquid of choice (I love almond milk in this!)
- 2-3 tablespoons peanut butter (other nut or seed butters will also work here!)
Instruction:
- Add all of the ingredients in your blender and blend until creamy and smooth.
- Add additional liquid if needed to get the blender going.
- ENJOY!
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