If your morning routine is more like a hectic rushyou may think you don't have time for a healthy breakfast. Howevera smoothie is a quick and easy meal that can be made in minutes. It's an excellent way to power your morning and get a boost from nutrient-rich fruits and veggies.
Even if you're unsure about adding another item to your morning to-do listthere are many effortless strategies for prepping your smoothies in advance. Over the weekend or on an evening when you have extra timeyou can portion your smoothies in (reusable) single-serving freezer bags. On a busy morningyou can pull out a smoothie pack of frozen fruits and mix-insempty it into your blender with the liquid of your choiceand blend.
If your new morning smoothie routine becomes too routine over timeyou can easily change it up. With just a few tipsyou can customize your smoothie and create new combinations. Whether you prefer your breakfast bright and fruity or sweet and nuttythere’s a healthydelicious smoothie recipe that will help you jumpstart your morning.
1. Blueberry Smoothie
This smoothie has everything you need for sustained energy to tackle the morning: fiberproteinhealthy fatsvitaminsand calcium. But it also tastes amazing with sweet-tart blueberriestangy yogurtand bright citrus. There are even a few make-ahead strategies to make mornings even easier.
2. Banana Berry Smoothie
This is a simple and customizable smoothie recipe that's a great way to use up that lonely over-ripe banana on your counter. You can use any kind of fresh or frozen berriesso your morning smoothie can change with the seasons.
3. Strawberry Peach Smoothie
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This cool and refreshing strawberry peach smoothie tastes like summer in a glass. The lean protein in Greek yogurt helps make this a satisfying breakfast or a quick afternoon pick-me-up. You can make it dairy-free with your favorite plant-based yogurt or tropical-tasting coconut cream.
4. The Best Detox Smoothie
Smoothies are a great way to add a nutrient boost to your mealand this recipe and guide from The Blender Girl is an excellent resource for crafting your own detox smoothie. Whether you went overboard over a weekend or holiday or you’re just looking for an immune system boostthis guide’s here to make sure your detox doesn’t feel like detox.
5. Strawberry Almond Oat Smoothie
We all know that breakfast is an important meal. If you often find it difficult to eat early in the morninga smoothie is a great way to ease into your day. This strawberry almond oat smoothie is quick to makehealthyand easy to bring with you on the go.
6. Coffee Smoothie
Are you a coffee person? A smoothie person? This coffee smoothie will turn you into both. A rich blend of coffeecocoadatesbananaand almond butter comes together in a creamy mocha-flavored smoothie.
7. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
This is a super easy smoothie that blends ingredients that you’re sure to already have on hand. Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that makes this smoothie creamynuttyand nostalgically simple. It’s a healthy breakfast or snack that kids and adults alike will love.
8. Peach Smoothie
Peachesalways a favorite summer fruitare a natural pairing with almonds as they're actually related under the same genus. Almond butter adds protein and healthy fatsand a dash of almond extract amplifies the almond flavor to enhance the natural sweetness of peaches. By using frozen sliced peachesyou can enjoy summer's best year round.
9. Cantaloupe Smoothie
Juicyripe melon may not be the first fruit that comes to mind when making a smoothiebut it makes a sweet summer-inspired smoothie any time of year. Pineapple juice adds a tropical twistand tangy Greek yogurt helps balance out the sweetness. With just five ingredientsyou're a quick blend away from a refreshing breakfast or snack.
10. Mango Lassi
You may have tried a mango lassi at your favorite Indian restaurantbut it turns out they're easy to make at home too. This yogurt-based mango smoothie is a creamy and refreshing drink that only requires five ingredients. Don't forget to try it with a dash of cardamom sprinkled on top.
11. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
It's not always easy to make healthy choices when you're short on time. This bright strawberry banana smoothie is an excellent choice for breakfast on the go. With just four ingredients and a few minutesyou've got a quick breakfast or snack packed with healthy fruit.