27 Smoothie Recipes That Are Actually Good

These healthy smoothie recipes are bonafide breakfast heroes. They're packed with good-for-you produce, ready in under ten minutes, and delicious enough to get us out of bed in the morning. No green sludge allowed.
- Alex Lau1/27
Acai Power House Bowl
Find maca powder, made from a root native to Peru, at health food stores and supermarkets with a robust natural foods section.
- Brandon Harman2/27
Acai-Peanut Protein Shake
Instead of strawberries, you can use one banana or a cup of any other frozen fresh fruit you like for this power shake recipe.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Styling by Sue Li3/27
Roasted Strawberry and Tahini Buttermilk Shake
Using bruised berries, that last little bit of buttermilk in the container, and a scoop of tahini will make you feel both resourceful and well fed.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski4/27
CBD Mango Smoothie
Mangoes and turmeric contain vitamins and antioxidants that are said to help brighten dull skin.
- Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Chris Morocco5/27
Blueberry, Lime, and Cashew Smoothies
Out of all the healthy smoothie recipes, these nutty, blueberry smoothies are a favorite.
- Christina Holmes6/27
Mango, Berry & Banana Smoothie
This fruity smoothie is tasty, healthy, and totally customizable. Freeze your ingredients in advance to decrease prep time and add or subtract dates and banana depending on how sweet you want yours to be.
- Danny Kim7/27
Green Peanut Butter Smoothie
A vegan smoothie with serious depth that plays off of the classic peanut butter and banana combo.
- Alex Lau8/27
Banana Almond Smoothie
There are only three ingredients in this creamy smoothie, and none of them are green.
- Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen9/27
Chill-Out Honeydew Cucumber Slushy
High in B vitamins, cucumbers both cool and calm you.
- Peden + Munk10/27
Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
- Alex Lau11/27
Blueberry-Chia Smoothie
Also delicious with frozen strawberries or mangoes instead of the pineapple, and with orange juice or any other nut milk for the liquid.
- Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen13/27
Inflammation-Busting Pineapple Slushy
This slushy has just enough ginger to let you know you’re ALIVE.
- Peden + Munk14/27
Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime, and Chia Seed Smoothie
The liquid is really up to you. Nut milks add body and protein, but if you prefer something sweeter, try juice. Less heavy? Go with coconut water.
- 15/27
Mango-Peach Breakfast Lassi
Lassis are the silkiest drinks around. And this version, packed wtih mangoes, peaches, and ginger, is the fruity, creamy morning drink you've always dreamed of.
- Peden + Munk16/27
Banana, Coffee, Cashew, and Cocoa Smoothie
This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.
- Eva Kolenko18/27
Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie
As bananas turn the corner from ripe to too-ripe, peel them and pop them in the freezer so you can make this anytime (you won’t need as much ice if using frozen bananas).
- Stephen Lewis19/27
Coconut-Blueberry Smoothie
Coconut milk makes this smoothie deeply, deeply satisfying. Swap in raspberries or blackberries for the blueberries depending on how you're feeling that morning.
- Romulo Yanes20/27
Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie
Berries and banana make sure this nutrient-rich smoothie still tastes like breakfast.
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Fruit Smoothie
This summery blend is ready for pool-side sipping. It's also ready in about 45 seconds, for those warm mornings when you're wishing you were by the pool but are actually on your way to work.
- Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Molly Baz, prop styling by Emily Eisen22/27
Beauty-Food Mango Slushy
Mangoes are packed with vitamins C and A, both of which provide major skin-brightening benefits. Lime and chile keep this slushy spicy and bright.
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Avocado, Basil, and Lime Smoothie
Basil and lime juice add zest to this healthy but decadent morning smoothie.
- Nigel Cox25/27
Honeydew-Kiwi Smoothie
Hop on this smoothie and you've got yourself a one-way ticket to the tropics.
- Kimberley Hasselbrink26/27
Avocado Smoothie
Coconut water and lime juice keep this avocado smoothie light and silky.
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Blueberry-Orange Smoothie
Grate orange zest overtop this smoothie to add an unexpected hit of citrus to an otherwise simple smoothie.