Mornings can be chaotic, but they don’t have to be unhealthy. Whether you’re up with the sun or a big fan of hitting the snooze button, we’re sure we have a smoothie recipe you’ll love. Here are some of our favorite morning smoothie recipes.
Why Have a Morning Smoothie?
- Smoothies help prevent dehydration, thanks to the electrolytes in fruits and vegetables.
- Smoothies are filling, keeping you satisfied until a mid-morning snack or lunch.
- Smoothies are excellent sources of antioxidants. This can be especially helpful during cold and flu season.
- Smoothies provide nutrients and hydration that benefit your skin.
- Fruits and vegetables fuel our bodies and brains. A smoothie with brain-boosting ingredients may improve your memory and concentration throughout the day.
- We could all use more fiber in our diet, and smoothies are some of the best ways to get it.
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Think: childhood classic, but make it healthy. Check out this recipe from Fit Foodie Finds.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup mixed frozen berries
- 1-2 Tbsp all-natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder
- 2 Tbsp rolled oats
- 1 cup milk
Instructions:
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high until smooth.
Mango, Carrot, and Ginger Smoothie
Fruits, veggies, and Greek yogurt? An all-around win. We love this recipe from Culinary Ginger.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- ½ cup carrots, sliced
- 1 Tbsp Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- ½ cup coconut water (more if it’s too thick)
Instructions:
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve chilled.
Coconut Key Lime Pie Smoothie
This smoothie recipe from Ambitious Kitchen tastes like Key lime pie with a hint of coconut and some sneaky vegetables for extra sustenance.
Ingredients:
- 1 large frozen ripe banana, sliced
- Zest from 1 small lime or Key lime
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime or Key lime juice
- ½ cup vanilla or coconut Greek yogurt (use coconut-based yogurt to keep it dairy-free)
- ½ cup light coconut milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
For serving:
- Extra lime wedge, for rimming glass
- Graham cracker crumbs
- Whipped cream
- Shredded toasted coconut
Instructions:
- Prep your glass: Add crushed graham crackers to a small plate. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim, then dip into crumbs, rolling side to side until coated.
- Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth, adding more milk to thin. Taste and add sweetener if needed.
- Pour into prepared glass. Top with whipped cream and shredded toasted coconut.
Honeydew Smoothie
Nothing beats a cold, refreshing honeydew smoothie. We love this recipe from Clean Eating Kitchen.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups chopped honeydew (about ½ of a honeydew melon)
- 1 cup chopped cucumber
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2-4 fresh mint leaves
- ½ cup crushed ice
Instructions:
- Combine honeydew, cucumber, coconut milk, mint, and ice in a high-speed blender.
- Process on high for 30-45 seconds or until the smoothie is completely blended.
- Serve immediately, or strain the smoothie through a fine-mesh strainer to serve as a cooler.
- To serve as a mocktail, top with a few ounces of chilled sparkling mineral water or naturally flavored carbonated water.
White Tea and Peach Smoothie
This recipe from Gay Lea tastes more like dessert than a healthy breakfast alternative…but we’re okay with that.
Ingredients:
- 1½ cups brewed white tea, chilled
- 2 cups frozen sliced peaches
- 1 cup Nordica 1% or fat-free cottage cheese
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
Instructions:
- Combine tea, peaches, cottage cheese, honey, and juice in a blender.
- Blend on high for 2 minutes or until very smooth. (Adjust sweetness to taste.)
- Serve immediately.