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Smoothie Lovers: Try These 5 Healthy Ideas
Starting a wellness journey can be exciting and challenging at the same time. But adding smoothies to your diet is a simple way to boost nutrition without much fuss.
For starters, vegetarian smoothies provide an excellent mix of taste and health benefits. They are easy to make, need the least ingredients, and can be modified as per choice.
Here are five vegetarian smoothie ideas that can help get your wellness journey started, easily.
15 New Smoothies To Make For Breakfast
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
Smoothies are the ultimate easy breakfast, requiring just a few steps before you're enjoying a frosty and nutritious drink. With plenty of refreshing flavors, these new smoothie recipes are bound to leave you satisfied. Whether you're in the mood for a dessert-inspired sip like our Apple Pie Smoothie or a fruit-forward beverage like our High-Protein Orange-Mango Smoothie, you'll want to add these new smoothie recipes to your breakfast menu ASAP.
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Apple Pie SmoothiePhotographer: Brie Goldman Food Stylist: Annie Probst Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Enjoy a dessert-inspired breakfast with this apple pie smoothie. With warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, juicy apples and hearty oats for a healthy dose of fiber, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day.
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Healthy Chocolate Milk Recovery DrinkPhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Annie Probst, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali
Recover from your next workout with this healthy chocolate milk recovery drink. Avocado adds creaminess, while chocolate and peanut butter give it a satisfying salty-sweet flavor. Oats will fill you up with their added boost of fiber.
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High-Protein Orange-Mango SmoothiePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen
This tropical-inspired smoothie blends the tangy sweetness of fresh-squeezed orange juice with juicy mangoes for a combo that feels like summer, no matter the season. Plus, this smoothie is packed with protein, thanks to protein powder and Greek-style yogurt.
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Watermelon-Peach SmoothieMade with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.
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Carrot Cake SmoothiePhotographer: Stacy Allen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
With a mix of carrot juice, banana, warm spices like cinnamon and ginger and a hint of vanilla, this smoothie captures all the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a glass.
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Orange Peel SmoothiePhotographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Tricia Manzanero, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This creamy smoothie makes the most of the entire orange—peel and all. In addition to cutting down on food waste, studies suggest that orange peel is a powerhouse for gut health, packed with fiber to nourish beneficial gut bacteria. We recommend fresh ginger for the best flavor.
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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothiephotographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, this high-protein smoothie is inspired by the Indian drink and keep you full and energized for your busy day!
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Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired SmoothiePhotographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Craig Huff, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong
This rich and creamy Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Smoothie mimics the flavors of the classic candy. Frozen banana lends body while the topping of melted, hardened chocolate over the top adds a crunch to the creamy drink. For an extra dose of peanutty goodness, top it off with crushed peanuts or a swirl of peanut butter.
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Berry–Green Tea SmoothieHeami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This vibrant smoothie is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink.
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Papaya-Pineapple SmoothieThis refreshing tropical smoothie may help reduce bloating. Kiwi, banana, papaya, yogurt and ginger can all help with symptoms of bloating, plus they taste great too. Add pineapple to the mix and you've got a tropical-flavored beverage that tastes great and can help you tame that over-full feeling.
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Chocolate-Cherry Protein ShakePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
This chocolate-cherry protein shake made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter is a protein powerhouse, perfect for a post-workout refuel or a satisfying snack. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar. Everything blends together in a shake that's both nutritious and delicious!
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Batida de Lechosa (Papaya Smoothie)Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Addelyn Evans
This smoothie highlights one of the most popular fruits in the Caribbean—papaya. Dominican vanilla extract will result in a more authentic version of the recipe, but any vanilla extract will do.
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Orange-Mango SmoothieThe vitamin C from the oranges helps support immune health, making this smoothie a great staple during cold and flu season. Plus, it tastes just like a creamsicle. If you don't have almond milk, any other dairy or nondairy milk will work.
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Tropical Gut-Healthy SmoothiePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) that combine to help support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.
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18 High-Protein Breakfasts For Better Gut Health
Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Start your day by supporting a healthier gut with these tasty breakfasts. These dishes boast a minimum of 15 grams of protein per serving to support muscle recovery, sustained energy and healthy digestion. They also meet our gut-healthy parameters, with each serving providing at least 6 grams of fiber as well as probiotic and/or prebiotic foods like Greek yogurt, kefir and oats. You'll want to try options like our Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie and Breakfast Dal Bowl for a morning meal that'll make you feel your best, inside and out.
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast Grain BowlHeami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley
This colorful, satisfying breakfast grain bowl is a nutritional powerhouse, packed with ingredients like black beans, roasted broccoli and beets that help fight inflammation to start your day. The egg is cooked just right—firm egg whites with a slightly jammy yolk. This grain bowl is vibrant and interesting with plenty of textural contrast, and we know you won't be able to stop making it.
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Creamy Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Chia seeds add a healthy dose of fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.
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Breakfast Dal BowlPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Lentil-based dal makes a filling breakfast packed with protein, fiber and essential nutrients, delivering lasting energy throughout your morning.
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Chocolate-Cherry Protein ShakePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
This protein shake—made with Greek-style yogurt and peanut butter—is a protein powerhouse, perfect for a post-workout refuel or a satisfying snack. Cherries provide natural sweetness, and the chocolate flavor from the cocoa complements the peanut butter without any added sugar. Everything blends together in a shake that's both nutritious and delicious!
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Chickpea & Kale ToastTed & Chelsea Cavanaugh
Chickpeas and kale are layered on a slice of crisp toast and garnished with crumbled feta for a savory breakfast that is satisfying and delicious.
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Shredded Wheat with Raisins & WalnutsPhotographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop Stylist: Lexi Juhl
This shredded wheat bowl is an easy breakfast to reach for when you want something quick with plenty of fiber and healthy fats from the nuts and dried fruit. For a no-added-sugar breakfast, be sure to use unsweetened shredded wheat cereal.
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Strawberry-Peach Chia Seed SmoothiePhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
This fiber-rich chia smoothie is sweet and tangy with a velvety texture, thanks to nutritious chia seeds that expand as they combine with liquid.
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Avocado Toast with BurrataBurrata (cream-filled fresh mozzarella cheese) takes this avocado toast recipe to the next level for a weekday-friendly breakfast.
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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce with KaleYou can make these three-ingredient tomato-simmered eggs with things you probably already have on hand in your freezer and pantry. To make these baked eggs more like eggs in purgatory, look for a spicy tomato sauce and don't forget some whole-wheat bread for dipping.
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Berry-Kefir SmoothieGet a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe.
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Breakfast Beans with Microwave-Poached EggIn Costa Rica, this popular breakfast bean dish is called gallo pinto, which means spotted rooster, referring to the dark beans amid the pale rice. We call for cooked barley here, but you can use whatever leftover cooked grain you may have on hand.
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Anti-Inflammatory Breakfast SmoothiePhotographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
This mango green smoothie gets bright tart flavor from frozen passion fruit and inflammation-fighting benefits from fresh kale. Dates add natural sweetness without added sugar. While cilantro may not be a typical smoothie ingredient, we love the herbal notes it adds to this smoothie.
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Avocado & Kale OmeletMake this kale and avocado omelet for a satiating, high-protein breakfast. Fiber-rich kale will keep hunger at bay for longer in this healthy omelet recipe.
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Ricotta & Yogurt ParfaitReminiscent of a lemon cheesecake, this healthy dish is easy to throw together. Or stir together the filling in a jar the night before and top with the fruit, nuts and seeds before eating.
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Strawberry-Banana Green SmoothieThis green smoothie is sweetened only with fruit and gets an extra dose of healthy omega-3s from flaxseeds.
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Nut & Berry ParfaitIn this quick high-protein breakfast recipe, Greek yogurt is topped with healthy berries and almonds and lightly sweetened with honey.
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Mixed-Berry Breakfast SmoothieSmoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don't have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.
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Yogurt with BlueberriesBlueberries add all the sweetness you need, naturally, to protein-rich Greek yogurt in this satisfying snack.
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