Six healthy smoothie recipes

The right smoothie can be packed with vitamins, minerals and proteins to keep you going throughout the day. Making a smoothie at home also gives you the chance to pack in the greens and avoid excess sugar. If you’ve never made a smoothie before, follow these recipes for inspiration:

1. Green Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cup of baby spinach
• 1 cup of frozen mango
• 1 banana
• Lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender until smooth. Pour into a glass or bottle and garnish with whatever ingredients you’d like.

2. Pina Colada Smoothie

• 1 cup of frozen pineapple
• 1 banana
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tbsp shredded coconut

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high. Serve and garnish with shredded coconut flakes. This smoothie also can be garnished with pineapple chunks and cherries.

3. Triple Berry Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cups of mixed berries (blackberries, strawberries and raspberries)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup ice

Combine all ingredients in the blender until desired thickness and enjoy! Berries are packed full of powerful antioxidants to help jump-start your day.

4. Strawberry and Peach Smoothie

• 1 cup of frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup of frozen peaches
• 1 cup of plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup of coconut water

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until desired thickness. Garnish with fresh strawberries and enjoy!

5. Healthy Vegan Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• Package of frozen strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Blend ingredients together until smooth. Rice milk can be used in the place of almond milk and artificial sweetener can be added to taste.

6. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. If needed, add crushed up graham crackers for garnish to create the perfect fall smoothie.