Blueberries And Peanut Butter Is The Smoothie Combo You Never Knew You Needed

Though it's fleeting, summer is *here*, folks, and ICYMI, this is the season for sipping fruit smoothies while you’re sitting poolside, chilling on your roof in the heat, or whipping up a yummy (and nutritious!) midday snack. However, it's easy to go a ~little overboard~ when adding ingredients to your smoothies, making them less-than-healthy, per se. (But hey, not everything has to be about #health, so if you’re not concerned, just make what’s most delicious to you!)

First things first, making a nutritious smoothie is all about what you put in there. “When making a smoothie, the goal should be to make a nutrient-rich drink that helps you feel satisfied,” explains Erin Palinski-Wade, RD, CPT. “Adding sources of fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats are one of the best ways to do this. You want to avoid large amounts of added sugars, however, since this often provides little nutritional value or fullness.” That means being mindful of the spoonfuls of granulated sugar you add, but also being weary of how much fruit juice you throw into your smoothie, since that can contain large amounts of sugar, too.

If you need a bit of inspo, think about what texture or flavor you're craving, and then guide your search for a recipe based on that. For example, if you want a creamy smoothie, try something with avocado or bananas. If you want something sweet, look for a smoothie recipe with pineapples or dates. Want a minty taste? Look for a recipe that includes spearmint in its ingredients. You get the idea.

Now that you're ready to upgrade your smoothie sitch, here are the 10 best healthy fruit smoothie recipes you should try this summer and every season, TBH. Happy sipping!