Looking for some healthy ways to start your day or try a new diet plan? The first meal of the day is the most important one, so it is important to start with a nutritious, energizing breakfast. Smoothies are one of my favorite ideas for a healthy start in the morning when I am trying to also get the kids off to school and myself off to work. Smoothies are also one of my favorite go to solutions when I am trying to lost weight. Easy, quick and nutritious while being a good low fat idea for losing weight. These healthy smoothie recipes are some of the best because they pack nutrition into one easy to make meal. Kids and adults love them, and there are plenty of awesome recipe ideas to choose from. Try these for breakfast, lunch, a light healthy dinner or post workout snack.

1. Breakfast Energy Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a berry breakfast energy smoothie packed with fruit that kids and adults both love

 

This berry smoothie tastes delicious and is packed full of energizing ingredients. Get a healthy start in the morning with this easy, fruity smoothie recipe that kids and adults love.

2. Double-Decker Tropical Avocado Smoothies

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Tropical avocado smoothie blended with healthy fats for a colorful layered drink even kids ask for for the whole family

 

I knew avocado was a healthy addition to food and recipes, but I had no idea you could make a delicious smoothie and pack it with extra nutrition and healthy fats by adding an avocado to the mix. Even my kids love these nutritious breakfast drinks. So colorful and healthy, I sometimes serve them for lunch and snack, too!

3. Monday To Friday – 5 Ultimate Breakfast Smoothie Recipes!

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Five breakfast smoothies mapped out Monday through Friday for a whole week of grab and go mornings for the whole family

Do you love healthy smoothie recipes? This monday to friday – 5 ultimate breakfast smoothie recipes! recipe is exactly the kind of thing I go looking for. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the ultimate breakfast smoothie. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. We’ve got the complete tutorial for you right at the link.

 

4. Layered Mixed Berry Green Power Smoothie

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Mixed berry green power smoothie layered so the berries balance out the usual very green flavor for the whole family

 

This green power smoothie recipes is one of those I planned to try and drink, but I knew I would only be doing it because it was good for me. Most green drinks taste, well, very green. The addition of berries in this healthy breakfast drink make it taste sweet, tart and not very green at all. Yum!


5. Easy Breezy Tropical Orange Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a tropical orange smoothie blended breezy and easy for a bright citrus morning drink

I am a big fan of an easy tutorial, and this easy breezy tropical orange smoothie recipe is one of my favorites. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. You can grab the whole recipe from Cleaneatsfastfeets at the link.

6. Cashew Butter Baby Smoothie

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Cashew butter baby smoothie blended smooth and mild for a gentle nutrient packed drink for little ones

10. Vegan, Paleo, Gluten – Free Green Apple Smoothie

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A vegan, paleo, gluten free green apple smoothie that fits nearly every diet in one single blended drink

This is an easy recipe, and I never get tired of it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the green apple smoothie. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Healthyseasonalrecipes has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.

11. Hawaiian Holiday Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a Hawaiian holiday smoothie blended with tropical fruit for a vacation flavored drink

Whether it is a weeknight or a get-together, this hawaiian holiday smoothie recipe fits right in if you love easy recipes. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Greatist at the link.

14. Orange Banana Smoothie

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Orange banana smoothie blended simple and sweet for a classic breakfast drink kids finish every time

My family always asks for seasonal recipe ideas lik? This orange banana smoothie recipe is one we keep making. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Deliciouslysprinkled’s full tutorial for all the details.

17. Healthy Black Berry Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a blackberry smoothie blended thick and fruity for an antioxidant packed breakfast

This healthy black berry smoothie recipe is quick, easy, and a real win for an easy tutorial. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Get the full recipe from Cakewhiz to see every step.

18. Pineapple Carrot Orange Smoothie

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Pineapple carrot orange smoothie blended together for a bright sweet vitamin packed morning drink for the whole family

Why make it complicated? This pineapple carrot orange smoothie recipe keeps homemade treats simple. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the carrot orange smoothie. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Head over to Amazinglytasty for the complete recipe.

19. Refreshing Mango Berry Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a mango berry smoothie blended cool and refreshing for a hot summer morning

Refreshing Mango Berry Smoothie? Sign me up. This is a copycat recipe done right. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Check out Nogojisnoglory’s full tutorial for all the details.

20. Chocolate Flavor Paired with Organic Plant Protein Smoothie Recipe

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Chocolate blended with organic plant protein for a dessert flavored smoothie that doubles as a post workout drink

Here is step by step instructions, and I keep coming back to it year after year. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stuck. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Celebratewomantoday has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.

22. Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie Recipe

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a strawberry oatmeal smoothie blended thick with oats for a filling breakfast drink

Try this strawberry oatmeal smoothie recipe recipe next time you’re after a clear how-to. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Get the full recipe from Simplyshellie to see every step.

23. Kick Booty Kale Smoothie

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Kale smoothie blended with fruit to mask the green for a real energy kick without the bitter taste for the whole family

Wellplated really knows an easy tutorial, and this kick booty kale smoothie recipe shows it. A friend of mine swears by doubling the batch, since it never seems to last as long as you think it will. Even on a busy night, this one is realistic to actually make. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Head over to Wellplated for the complete recipe.

25. Banana Cream Pie Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a banana cream pie smoothie blended to taste like dessert while sneaking in nutrition

Looking for a copycat recipe that actually works? This banana cream pie smoothie recipe is it. My first attempt at this was not exactly picture perfect, but it still turned out great, which taught me not to stress over it. No fancy equipment needed, just a few basics you probably already have. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Bakerbynature has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.

26. Dr Oz Crispy Apple Smoothie Recipe + Shrink Drinks Rapid Weight Loss

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Crispy apple smoothie featured on Dr Oz as part of a shrink drinks lineup for a lighter blended sip for the whole family

I will admit it, I am obsessed with step by step instructions, and this dr oz crispy apple smoothie recipe + shrink drinks rapid weight loss recipe proves it. I learned the hard way that rushing this one is not worth it, so give yourself the extra few minutes. It’s simple to put together and always turns out great, especially with the rapid weight loss. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. You can grab the whole recipe from Womenshealth at the link.

27. Skinny Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a skinny strawberry shortcake smoothie blended to taste like dessert with less sugar

This skinny strawberry shortcake smoothie recipe is fuss free and delivers on an easy tutorial. I almost skipped this one the first time around, and I am glad I did not, because it turned into a regular around here. It keeps well too, so it’s easy to make ahead of time. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Get the full recipe from Amyshealthybaking to see every step.

28. Slim N Energizer Green Drink

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Slim and energizing green drink blended for a light pick me up any time of day without a sugar crash

No need to overthink homemade treats – this slim n energizer green drink recipe is refreshingly simple. This is one I originally made by accident, sort of, after improvising with what I had on hand, and it stucke a punishment. It comes together faster than you’d expect for how good it tastes. You can scale it up or down depending on how many people you are making it for. Head over to Eazypeazymealz for the complete recipe.

29. Red Grapefruit and Pineapple Slim Down Smoothie

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Healthy smoothie recipe: red grapefruit and pineapple blended tart and sweet for a slim down morning drink

Red Grapefruit and Pineapple Slim Down Smoothie, and it is a good one. Just a copycat recipe, no fuss. The first time I tried this I rushed it, and it taught me that a little patience really does pay off here. It’s the kind of thing you can whip up without any fuss, especially with the slim down smoothie. The whole thing comes together with basic tools and ingredients, nothing fancy or hard to find. Check out Happinessishomemade’s full tutorial for all the details.

30. Apple-Pear Oatmeal Smoothie AKA the Apple Pie Smoothie

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Apple pie flavored smoothie blended with cinnamon and oatmeal for lasting energy through the morning

 

The apple pie smoothie is everything the name promises. Apples, cinnamon and oatmeal goodness make for a healthy and delicious breakfast smoothie no one will turn down. Complex carbohydrates help maintain blood sugar, but don’t let that make you think these don’t taste just like dessert!

31. The Glowing Green Smoothie Recipe

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Healthy smoothie recipe: a glowing green smoothie blended with leafy greens for a nutrient dense daily drink

I do not think I will ever get tired of an easy tutorial like this. I will admit I have messed this one up before by skipping a step I thought did not matter, so trust the process. This one always gets asked about when I bring it out. Even if you are newer to this, it is a forgiving one to start with. Kimberlysnyder has the full step by step tutorial if you want to make it yourself.

 


Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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