7 Smoothie Recipes to Kickstart Your Day
These smoothies are as refreshing as they are delicious.
Smoothies are not only delicious, but quick and easy to make with almost any berries or other fruit you have handy — fresh or in the freezer. Whether you're looking for a refreshing breakfast option, a midday snack, or sweet treat, we have a smoothie recipe that's perfect for you. Scroll down for smoothies ranging from a classic banana option created by one of the world's best chefs to an eye-catching sweet beet treat.
Very Blueberry Smoothie
This wonderful smoothie is for blueberry lovers, especially when you have an abundance of summer berries. Yogurt adds a nice tang to this ultra-simple smoothie.
Sweet Beets Smoothie
Fresh, raw beets, a dash of cinnamon, and a date give this smoothie its lightly sweet, mildly earthly flavor. Use a high-speed blender for the best, smoothest results here; you need its strong motor to handle the fibrous raw beets, kale, and seedy berries. Feel free to substitute other frozen fruit and any flavor yogurt to customize your smoothie.
Banana Smoothies
In just a bit more time than it takes to prepare a bowl of cereal, you can make chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's delicious breakfast shake. Start your day on the right foot with this banana-forward treat.
Strawberry-Almond Smoothie
Coconut water adds delicious and lightly tropical notes to this strawberry and almond smoothie, while the dried figs and agave gives it a sweet kick.
Açai Super Smoothie
Brazilians first popularized the nutritious Amazonian açai berry. This smoothie takes advantage of its antioxidants and features açaÃ, bananas, and pomegranate juice.
Pomegranate-Banana Smoothie
The combination of creamy bananas and tart pomegranates results in a refreshing and delightful smoothie. This recipe yields enough smoothies to serve a crowd, but can be cut in half for a smaller yield.
Strawberry, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie
Chef Nate Appleton created this smoothie, which gets a dose of protein from almond butter, as a post-workout snack. The salt sprinkled on top at the end adds a nice balance to the sweetness of the drink.