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These nutritious and refreshing smoothie recipes are great options for any time of day. They get their green color from healthy ingredients like avocado, kale and spinach, and they also pack in other satisfying foods like nut butters, seeds and yogurt. Four- and five-star-rated drinks like our Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are so delicious that your blender will be running every day.Nothing beats a freshly made green smoothie, and it’s easy to make when you have a stock of flash-frozen greens and a variety of fruits in your freezer from the supermarket. You can also freeze your own from your garden or local farmers markets during summer. Many other ingredients for these recipes can be stored and kept ready, so you can whip up a smoothie anytime or get creative and swap out an ingredient or two.
These nutritious and refreshing smoothie recipes are great options for any time of day. They get their green color from healthy ingredients like avocado, kale and spinach, and they also pack in other satisfying foods like nut butters, seeds and yogurt. Four- and five-star-rated drinks like our Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are so delicious that your blender will be running every day.
Nothing beats a freshly made green smoothie, and it’s easy to make when you have a stock of flash-frozen greens and a variety of fruits in your freezer from the supermarket. You can also freeze your own from your garden or local farmers markets during summer. Many other ingredients for these recipes can be stored and kept ready, so you can whip up a smoothie anytime or get creative and swap out an ingredient or two.
01of 13Pineapple-Grapefruit Detox SmoothieView RecipePineapple, grapefruit and spinach are packed with water and minerals, which can help hydrate you and supply your body with a bounty of fiber too. Electrolyte-rich coconut water is a refreshing dairy-free substitute for yogurt or milk. If you have time, freeze the coconut water into cubes for an extra-frosty smoothie.
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Pineapple-Grapefruit Detox Smoothie
View Recipe
Pineapple, grapefruit and spinach are packed with water and minerals, which can help hydrate you and supply your body with a bounty of fiber too. Electrolyte-rich coconut water is a refreshing dairy-free substitute for yogurt or milk. If you have time, freeze the coconut water into cubes for an extra-frosty smoothie.
02of 13Peanut Butter & Jelly SmoothieView RecipeSkip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
Skip the PB & J sandwich but get the flavors in this healthy smoothie! Greek yogurt, spinach and strawberries are blended with peanut butter in this healthy, protein-rich smoothie recipe.
03of 13Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast SmoothieView RecipePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell RoysterThis mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that’s not your thing—it’s just as delicious without.
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit, and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie. Feel free to leave it out if that’s not your thing—it’s just as delicious without.
04of 13Pineapple Green SmoothieView RecipePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors HallUse ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.
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Pineapple Green Smoothie
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hausser, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Use ripe bananas for this creamy Greek yogurt, spinach and pineapple smoothie. Chia seeds add healthy omega-3 fats, fiber and a little protein for an extra nutritional boost.
05of 13Strawberry-Banana Green SmoothieView RecipeThis green smoothie recipe is sweetened only with fruit and gets an extra dose of healthy omega-3s from flaxseeds.
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Strawberry-Banana Green Smoothie
This green smoothie recipe is sweetened only with fruit and gets an extra dose of healthy omega-3s from flaxseeds.
06of 13Really Green SmoothieView RecipeThe combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
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Really Green Smoothie
The combination of kale and avocado makes this healthy smoothie recipe extra green. Chia seeds lend a heart-healthy punch of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
07of 13Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana SmoothieView RecipeAli RedmondPeanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.
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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
Ali Redmond
Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that’s even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.
08of 13Pineapple Spinach SmoothieView RecipeEva KolenkoUse juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave.
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Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
Eva Kolenko
Use juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave.
09of 13Mango & Kale SmoothieView RecipeCasey BarberThe blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.
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Mango & Kale Smoothie
Casey Barber
The blend of kale, mango, banana and orange juice gives this healthy smoothie an extra-fresh and tropical flavor profile.
10of 13Good Green Tea SmoothieView RecipeThis green smoothie is packed with grapes, spinach, green tea and avocado. A touch of honey adds sweetness.
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Good Green Tea Smoothie
This green smoothie is packed with grapes, spinach, green tea and avocado. A touch of honey adds sweetness.
11of 13Spinach-Avocado SmoothieView RecipeThis healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.
12of 13Jason Mraz’s Avocado Green SmoothieView RecipeTo make this green smoothie recipe a meal-in-a-glass, musician Mraz adds a tablespoon of coconut oil and some sprouted flax or chia seeds.
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Jason Mraz’s Avocado Green Smoothie
To make this green smoothie recipe a meal-in-a-glass, musician Mraz adds a tablespoon of coconut oil and some sprouted flax or chia seeds.
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Aloe Smoothie
Jamie Vespa
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