10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For A Refreshing, Nutrient-Packed Meal

Smoothies are often thought of as on-the-go breakfasts, but a nutritionally dense smoothie can also hold down hunger at lunch- or dinnertime. These 10 smoothies in particular feature a combination of vitamins, fiber, protein, and healthy fats, to name a few. The variety of ingredients and flavors will help keep you nourished and satiated until the next meal. 

This breakfast smoothie was developed by integrative medicine doctor Taz Bhatia, M.D., who relies on the combination of ingredients (like fibrous fruit, anti-inflammatory flaxseeds, and antioxidant-rich leafy greens, to help manage hormonal imbalance.)* She also adds collagen powder to support gut and digestive health.*

"Let's face it: We're not getting enough veggies in our diets these days," chef and recipe developer Danielle Shine says, which is exactly why she created this organic veggies+ green smoothie, which combines greens powder with raw zucchini and avocado, among other natural ingredients, like dates for sweetness and mint leaves for their bright, refreshing flavor. 

Burnout is a real struggle and is even recognized by the World Health Organization1 (WHO) as "feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion" or "increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job." To help mitigate burnout and optimize productivity, toxicologist Rhea Mehta, Ph.D., developed this low-glycemic, sugar-free "Real Deal" smoothie. Drink it on your busiest days.

Registered dietitian Jess Cording, M.S., R.D., CDN, developed this berry and veggie smoothie to increase protein and vegetable intake. Cording scoops in pea protein powder to keep her full and adds organic veggies+ powder for "an easy and delicious way to work superfoods like sea vegetables into [her] week."

Stomachaches are the worst. This refreshing belly-feel-good smoothie combines gut-healthy ingredients, like papaya, pineapple, and ginger, which all enhance digestion and manage stomach discomfort caused by gas, bloating, or constipation.

This tropical smoothie bowl combines frozen tropical fruits, like pineapple and mango, with coconut water for a cool, refreshing bite, and yogurt for a healthy dose of probiotics. 

This cherry-almond smoothie is the perfect recipe to follow a workout. The antioxidants in the cherries contain anti-inflammatory properties, which aid in recovery2, and the protein-rich, full-fat Greek yogurt helps rebuild muscle.

This ginger and peach smoothie provides potassium and magnesium from the frozen bananas, omega-3 fatty acids from the flaxseeds, and seasonal sweetness from the peaches. For anyone with an intense sweet tooth, add more dates or honey. 

Mint chocolate chip ice cream can be refreshing, but in some cases, it can taste grainy and artificial. Avoid the disappointment of the latter by making your own mint chocolate smoothie at home. This concoction combines spinach, mint leaves, and the sea veggie chlorella with rich cacao nibs for a better-for-you take on the "dessert."