20 Super Healthy Smoothie Recipes (2024)

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These delicious healthy smoothie recipes make it easy to eat healthy with fruit, milk, protein, immune-boosting yogurt, and other nutritious ingredients—and they’re great for post-run recovery, too.

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Banana Ginger Smoothie

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Soothe digestion, heartburn, nausea, and other stomach trouble with the fresh ginger in this natural remedy smoothie recipe.

Servings: 2

1 banana, sliced
¾ cup (6 oz) vanilla yogurt
1 Tbsp honey
½ tsp freshly grated ginger

Combine the banana, yogurt, honey, and ginger. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories:157
Protein: 5 g
Carbs: 34 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 28 g
Total fat: 1 g
Saturated fat: 0.8 g
Sodium: 57 mg

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Orange Dream Creamsicle

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Need to cool down after a hot weather run? Lap up this citrus-infused healthy smoothie recipe.

Servings: 1

1 navel orange, peeled
¼ cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt
2 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate
¼ tsp vanilla extract
4 ice cubes

Combine the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 160
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 36 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 28 g
Total fat: 1 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Sodium: 60 mg

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Green Tea, Blueberry, and Banana

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Antioxidant-rich green tea makes this healthy smoothie a nutritional powerhouse.

Servings: 1

3 Tbsp water
1 green tea bag
2 tsp honey
1½ cups frozen blueberries
½ medium banana
¾ cups vanilla soy milk

Boil water and pour in a small bowl. Add tea bag and allow to brew 3 minutes. Remove tea bag. Stir honey into tea until it dissolves.

Combine berries, banana, and milk in a blenderwith ice crushing ability.

Add tea to blender. Blend ingredients on ice crush or highest setting until smooth. (Some blenders may require additional water to process the mixture.) Pour smoothie into tall glass and serve

Nutrition Information
Calories:269
Protein: 3.5 g
Carbs: 63 g
Fiber: 8 g
Sugar: 38.5 g
Total fat: 2.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.2 g
Sodium: 52 mg

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Very Berry Breakfast

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Start your day off with a bang with this fruit-packed smoothie recipe.

Servings: 2

1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
¾ cup chilled unsweetened almond or rice milk
¼ cup frozen pitted unsweetened cherries or raspberries
1½ Tbsp honey
2 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
1 tsp ground flaxseed
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Combineall ingredients in blender, adding lemon juice to taste. Puree until smooth. Pour into 2 chilled glasses.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 112
Protein: 1 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 20 g
Total fat: 1.5g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 56 mg

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World's Best Smoothie

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Slurp down this smoothie recipe at breakfast, and you’ll feel satisfied until lunchtime.

Servings: 1

1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 banana
½ cup orange juice
6 frozen strawberries

Combinethe yogurt, banana, juice, and strawberries for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend for an additional 15 seconds.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 300
Protein: 14 g
Carbs: 63 g
Fiber: 5 g
Sugar: 45 g
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 180 mg

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Pineapple Passion

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This decadently thick smoothie recipe is almost like drinking ice cream!

Servings: 1

1 cup low-fat or light vanilla yogurt
6 ice cubes
1 cup pineapple chunks

Combinethe yogurt and ice cubes. Blend, pulsing as needed, until the ice is in large chunks.

Addthe pineapple and blend at “whip” speed until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 283
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 53.5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 48 g
Total fat: 3.5 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Sodium: 167 mg

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Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

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Stay full and fight disease. This high-fiber smoothie recipe becomes even healthier when you use organic kiwis, which contain higher levels of heart-healthy polyphenols and vitamin C.

Servings: 4

1¼ cups cold apple juice
1 ripe banana, sliced
1 kiwi fruit, sliced
5 frozen strawberries
1½ tsp honey

Combinethe juice, banana, kiwifruit, strawberries, and honey. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories (per serving): 87
Protein: 0.5 g
Carbs: 22 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 16.5 g
Total fat: 0.3 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 3.5 mg

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Banana-Blueberry-Soy Smoothie

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Succulent, summer-ripe blueberries burst with flavor in this delicious smoothie. If you like, skip the sugar; the fruit makes it naturally sweet.

Servings: 2

1¼ cup light soy milk
½ cup frozen loose-pack blueberries
½ frozen banana, sliced
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Combine1 cup of the milk, the blueberries, banana, sugar or sweetener, and vanilla extract. Blend for 20 to 30 seconds, or until smooth. Add up to ¼ cup more milk if a thinner smoothie is desired.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 125
Protein: 3 g
Carbs: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 11 g
Total fat: 1.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 60 mg

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Tropical Papaya Perfection

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Thick like a milkshake, this coconut-infused smoothie recipe transports you to a tropical island.

Servings: 1

1 papaya, cut into chunks
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
½ cup crushed ice
1 tsp coconut extract
1 tsp ground flaxseed

Combine the papaya, yogurt, pineapple, ice, coconut extract, and flaxseed. Process for about 30 seconds, or until smooth and frosty.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 299
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 64 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 44 g
Total fat: 1.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 149 mg

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10

Just Peachy

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Fat-free vanilla ice cream makes this protein packed smoothie sinful and slimming. Skip the spoonful of sugar for a healthier pick.

Servings: 2

1 cup milk
2 Tbsp low-fat vanilla yogurt
½ cup frozen peaches
½ cup strawberries
⅛ tsp powdered ginger
2 tsp whey protein powder (such asSource Organic Whey Protein)
3 ice cubes

Blend together any liquid ingredients (milk, yogurt, juice, etc.) and protein powder; this will help break down the grainy powder and make sure it’s evenly distributed.

Add mushy ingredients, like precooked oatmeal and fruit, then add ice at the end.For a thicker shake, you can toss in more ice cubes; you’ll add volume without the calories.

Nutrition Information
Calories (per serving): 150
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 26.5 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 24 g
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 73 mg

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Apricot-Mango Madness

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Fresh lemon juice adds a tangy splash to this sweet smoothie.

Serves: 2

6 apricots, peeled, pitted, and chopped (about 2 cups)
2 ripe mangoes, 10 to 12 ounces each, peeled and chopped (about 2 cups)
1 cup reduced-fat milk or plain low-fat yogurt
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp vanilla extract
8 ice cubes
Lemon peel twists (garnish)

Placethe apricots, mangoes, milk or yogurt, lemon juice, and vanilla extract in a blender. Process for 8 seconds. Add the ice cubes, and process 6 to 8 seconds longer, or until smooth.

Pourinto tall glasses, garnish with lemon twists, if desired, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 252
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 53 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 45.5 g
Total fat: 3.5 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 57 mg

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Watermelon Wonder

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Transform a summer fruit favorite into a delightful healthy smoothie. Just remember to buy seedless watermelon or remove the seeds before you blend!

Servings: 2

2 cups chopped watermelon
¼ cup fat-free milk
2 cups ice

Combinethe watermelon and milk, and blend for 15 seconds, or until smooth. Add the ice, and blend 20 seconds longer, or to your desired consistency. Add more ice, if needed, and blend for 10 seconds.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 56
Protein: 2 g
Carbs: 13 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Sugar: 11 g
Total fat: 0.3 g
Saturated fat: 0 g
Sodium: 19.5 mg

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Berry Good Workout Smoothie

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Get the energy you need to power through your workout in minutes with this easy-to-make smoothie recipe. For an extra dose of calcium, try adding a teaspoon ofOrganic Kale Powder.

Servings: 1

1½ cups chopped strawberries
1 cupblueberries
½ cup raspberries
2 Tbsp honey
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
½ cup ice cubes

Blend all ingredients.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 162.5
Protein: 2 g
Carbs: 41.5 g
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 32 g
Total fat: 1 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 5 mg

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Sunrise Smoothie

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Blend apricot and peach together, and your smoothie will look like an early-morning sunrise.

Servings: 4

1 banana
1 cup apricot nectar, chilled
1 container (8 oz) low-fat peach yogurt
1 Tbsp frozen lemonade concentrate
½ cup club soda, chilled

Combine the banana, apricot nectar, yogurt, and lemonade concentrate. Process for 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy.

Stir in the club soda and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information
Calories (per serving): 130
Protein: 2.5 g
Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 1.5 g
Sugar: 16 g
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.5 g
Sodium: 43.5 mg

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Berry Vanilla Sensation

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Vanilla yogurt adds a touch of sweetness to this tangy fruit smoothie recipe.

Servings: 2

½ cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
½ cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
¾ cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1 cup (8 oz) fat-free vanilla yogurt

Combinethe raspberries, strawberries, and pineapple juice. Add the yogurt. Blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 192
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 41 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sugar: 35 g
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 86.5 mg

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Tutti-Frutti Smoothie

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A splash of orange juice infuses summer citrus into this healthy and refreshing snack.

Servings: 2

½ cup loose-pack mixed frozen berries or strawberries
½cup canned crushed pineapple in juice
½cup plain yogurt
½cup sliced ripe banana
½cup orange juice

Combine the berries, pineapple (with juice), yogurt, banana, and orange juice in a food processor fitted with the metal blade, in a blender, or in a large measuring cup with an immersion blender. Process for about 2 minutes, or until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories (per serving): 140
Protein: 3.5 g
Carbs: 29 g
Fiber: 2.5 g
Sugar: 16 g
Total fat: 2.5 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 30 mg

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LeeAnn’s Luscious Smoothie

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To eliminate processed sugar, reader LeeAnn created a smoothie sweetened with strawberries.

Servings: 1

1 cup skim milk
1 cup frozen, unsweetened strawberries
1 Tbsp cold-pressed organic flaxseed oil
1 Tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds (optional)

Mixmilk and frozen strawberries in a blender for 1 minute.

Transfer to a glass and stir in the tablespoon of flaxseed oil, or serve with a tablespoon of sunflower or pumpkin seeds instead.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 256
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 26 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 19 g
Total fat: 14 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Sodium: 106 mg

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Slim-Down Smoothie

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Wonderfully thick and tasty, this healthy smoothie recipe easily substitutes for milkshakes and ice cream.

Servings: 1

1 cup frozen berries, such as blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
½ cup low-fat yogurt (any flavor)
½ cup orange juice or other juice

Placethe berries, yogurt, and orange juice in a blender and pulse for 30 seconds. Blend for 30 seconds, or until smooth.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 185
Protein: 8 g
Carbs: 35 g
Fiber: 3.5 g
Sugar: 26 g
Total fat: 2 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Sodium: 90 mg

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Soy Good Smoothie

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Skipping breakfast can leave you starving mid-morning—and reaching for the junk food temptations. Instead, sip this on-the-go soy smoothie.

Servings: 1

1 cup calcium-fortified vanilla soy milk
½ cup frozen blueberries
½ cup corn flakes cereal
1 frozen banana, sliced

Combinethe milk, blueberries, cereal, and banana in a blender for 20 seconds. Scrape down the sides and blend for an additional 15 seconds.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 350
Protein: 9 g
Carbs: 74 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sugar: 44 g
Total fat: 3.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.1 g
Sodium: 192 mg

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Mango Madness

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Take advantage of a ripe mangoe’s disease-fighting ability with this delicious smoothie recipe.

Servings: 2

1 can (8 oz) juice-packed pineapple chunks
1 cup fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt
1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped
1 ripe banana, sliced
Crushed or cracked ice

Combinethe pineapple (with juice), frozen yogurt, mango, and banana. Blend until smooth.

With the blender running, gradually drop in enough ice to bring the level up to 4 cups. Blend until the ice is pureéd.

Nutrition Information
Calories: 251
Protein: 6.5 g
Carbs: 60 g
Fiber: 4 g
Sugar: 50 g
Total fat: 0.5 g
Saturated fat: 0.2 g
Sodium: 68 mg

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The article20 Super-Healthy Smoothie Recipesoriginally appeared on Prevention.

20 Super Healthy Smoothie Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the healthiest thing to put in a smoothie? ›

What should I put in a smoothie?
  • Protein, such as a commercial protein powder, Greek yogurt (which is higher in protein than regular yogurt) or nut butters.
  • Fruit, including berries, mango, bananas and avocado.
  • Greens, such as spinach or kale.
  • A liquid base such as dairy or plant-based milk, water or fruit juice.

What is the 21 day smoothie plan? ›

The 21-Day Smoothie Diet is a 3-week diet plan that involves replacing two meals per day with smoothies. The program claims to enhance immunity, boost energy levels, improve skin and gut health, and increase weight loss quickly.

What not to put in healthy smoothies? ›

7 Ingredients You Should Never Add to Your Weight Loss Smoothie
  1. Fruit Juice. Arguably the most common mistake people make when preparing smoothies is adding fruit juice. ...
  2. Flavored Yogurt. ...
  3. Highly Processed Protein Powders. ...
  4. Milk. ...
  5. Super Sweet Fruits. ...
  6. Added Sweeteners. ...
  7. Too Many Healthy Fats.

What is the best liquid to put in a smoothie? ›

This can be milk, or a dairy-free alternative such as soya or almond milk, natural or flavoured yogurt, fruit juice, or for a tropical flavoured smoothie, low-fat coconut milk or coconut water. It's important to add the liquid to your blender before adding the fruit, as this will prevent the blade from getting damaged.

What is the most important ingredient in a smoothie? ›

A healthy smoothie should include some protein and fiber to help keep you full and provide antioxidants, vitamins and minerals—typically from fruits and vegetables.

What to put in smoothie for weight loss? ›

Avocado and nut butters are popular ingredients to add some protein and healthy fats. You may also wish to include chia or hemp seeds. For a bit of sweetness and some extra nutrients, you can add some blueberries, banana, pineapple, orange, or mango. Honey or other natural sweeteners can also be included.

How to lose 10 pounds in a week? ›

To lose 10 pounds in one week, you'll need to burn between 3,500 and 5,000 calories more than you consume each day by restricting your diet to small portions of nutritious yet low-calorie foods, and significantly increasing your aerobic exercise with interval training, sports, and other vigorous activities.

Can I lose weight with smoothies? ›

But are smoothies all they're cracked up to be for shedding pounds? Yes and no. While most weight loss experts don't recommend substituting smoothies for every meal of the day, drinking them here or there (or even daily) can support weight loss goals.

What not to put in a smoothie for weight loss? ›

5 Things You SHOULDN'T Put In Your Smoothie to Lose Weight
  1. Nuts and Nut Butters. ...
  2. Fruit Juices. ...
  3. Oat Milk. ...
  4. Tropical Fruit (Bananas!) ...
  5. Natural Sweeteners (Such as Honey or Agave Syrup)

Why you shouldn't mix bananas with berries? ›

An enzyme in bananas makes flavanols less bioavailable when it's combined with berries. Researchers say bananas are still a great fruit to be eaten on the side, or added to smoothies that don't have flavanol-rich ingredients such as berries, grapes and cocoa.

What are 2 potential risks of smoothies? ›

In conclusion, smoothies can be a great way to increase intakes of fruit and vegetables in our diet, which would have many health benefits. However, they may contain large amounts of added or natural sugars, which can contribute to dental problems and obesity.

Why not to put banana in smoothies? ›

But, there is a common mistake that people make when preparing their smoothie of choice. The new study found that smoothies combining bananas with berries proved to decrease in flavanols (a key nutrient in berries) after being blended together. Considering the health benefits of flavanols, this presents a problem.

What thickens a smoothie? ›

No ice: If you don't have ice, you can use frozen fruit, oats, chia seeds, yogurt, or nuts and nut butter to thicken your smoothie. No frozen fruit: Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds into the blender instead. No yogurt: You can swap yogurt with nut butter to thicken a smoothie.

Is it better to use water or milk in smoothies? ›

Nutrition: Milk is a good source of calcium, protein, and vitamin D. If you are looking for a smoothie that is high in these nutrients, then milk is a good choice. Water, on the other hand, is lower in calories and fat. Taste: Milk can add a creamy texture and richness to smoothies.

Do smoothies need milk or water? ›

Water or fruit juice works very well, but if you want to add calcium to your flavorful health drink, milk and yogurt work. Feel free to use tea or soy –experiment and have fun! Typically you would add ice to a smoothie, but if your fruit is pre-frozen, it is unnecessary to use ice.

What is the healthiest way to sweeten a smoothie? ›

Add natural sweeteners: If you want to avoid added sugar, there are plenty of natural sweeteners you can add to your smoothie instead, such as honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar. Start with a little bit and add more to taste until you find the perfect balance of sweetness for you.

Are smoothies everyday good for you? ›

Once you find the right balance and taste, that smoothie can be a good thing. "It's really fine to have a smoothie every day. It can be a convenient meal replacement as long as you're making sure that it really is replacing the meal. Not too few calories, but not too many calories," says Fye.

Are smoothies really healthy for you? ›

In conclusion, smoothies can be a great way to increase intakes of fruit and vegetables in our diet, which would have many health benefits. However, they may contain large amounts of added or natural sugars, which can contribute to dental problems and obesity.

How can we make sure a smoothie is healthy? ›

Adding vegetables is a great way to get in more vitamins and minerals. They're loaded with fibre and a variety of nutrients for all sorts of health benefits. Vegetables like kale, spinach, beets, and carrots are commonly used in smoothies. For extra hydration, cucumbers or celery work wonders.

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