3 Creamy, Energizing Smoothie Recipes To Kickstart 2024

Parade Chef Jon Ashton
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Smoothies

Pick the right good-for-you ingredients—fruit, Greek yogurt and veggies—and a smoothie can be the perfect energy-boosting breakfast. These 3 easy-to-make smoothie recipes will make busy mornings so much easier and more delicious.

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In the Green Machine smoothie, leafy greens (a good source of B vitamins), pineapple (high in vitamin C) and banana (packed with good-for-you carbs) team up for a spa-worthy sipper.

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Between the raspberries, apple and cucumber, the Raspberry Mint Julep smoothie is packed with fiber for sustained energy.

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And the Cheeky Monkey has yogurt, milk and peanut butter that lend the milkshake-like snack lots of satisfying protein. You can use regular plain yogurt or the thicker Greek variety—just adjust the amount of milk to your desired consistency.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups spinach or kale

  • 1 cup chopped pineapple

  • 1 cup milk or coconut milk beverage

  • 1 Tbsp honey

  • ½ tsp ground turmeric

  • 1 banana, peeled and frozen

  • 1 (¼-inch) slice peeled fresh ginger

  • Pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)

Green Machine Recipe

  1. Place first 7 ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth. If desired, serve garnished with pineapple wedges. Serves 2.

Raspberry Mint Julep Recipe

  1. Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth. If desired, serve garnished with mint sprigs. Serves 2.

Cheeky Monkey Recipe

  1. Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend on high until smooth. Serves 2.