10 Simple and Delicious Healthy Smoothies
Whether you’re looking for a low-sugar, low-calorie, or high-fiber treat, we’ve got a smoothie for you! For each of these recipes, blend the listed ingredients first and then add ice until you reach the desired consistency.
Low-Sugar Tri-Berry Smoothie
When it comes to smoothies, there’s no such thing as too many berries! This particular low-sugar recipe incorporates three kinds—blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries. It clocks in at about 9 grams of sugar.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup blueberries
- 1/3 cup blackberries
- 1/3 raspberries
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1-2 tbsp flaxseed
Low-Sugar Strawberry Smoothie
This smoothie may be a sweet treat, but it clocks in at only seven grams of sugar—which is less than a third of your recommended daily intake!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 tbsp chia seeds
High-Protein Peanut Butter Smoothie
If you’re looking for a smoothie that’s hearty enough to replace an entire meal, our peanut butter recipe is the way to go! It clocks in at just under 10 grams of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk
Low-Calorie Banana Smoothie
If you’re counting calories, this minimalist banana smoothie is for you. It’s got between 200 and 300 calories, depending on how many bananas you add.
Ingredients:
- 1-2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/4 tsp Stevia sweetener
Dairy-Free Chocolate Smoothie
If you’re avoiding dairy, you might think that all things chocolate are off-limits. However, this tasty smoothie is full of rich, chocolatey goodness with none of that pesky animal’s milk!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 6 oz. silken tofu
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- Sugar to taste
High-Fiber Fig Smoothie
If you’re looking for more fiber, don’t fear—you don’t have to confine yourself to a diet of bland shredded wheat. Our fig smoothie contains 10 grams of fiber, or almost half of your daily recommended amount.
Ingredients:
- 5 medium figs
- 1 tbsp flaxseed
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 cup milk
Dairy-Free Green Smoothie
There’s no such thing as too many green vegetables, and this dairy-free smoothie option puts that theory to the test.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2-3 fresh mint sprigs
High-Fiber Apple Pie Smoothie
Nothing can replace the deliciousness of fresh-baked apple pie, but this smoothie comes close! Between the apples and almonds, it comes it at around 12 grams of fiber.
Ingredients:
- 2 medium apples, sliced and cored but not peeled
- 1/4 cup almonds
- 1 tbsp allspice
- 1 cup milk
High-Protein Greek Smoothie
Whether you’re trying to beef up or simply want a taste of the Mediterranean, this Greek smoothie has what you’re looking for, including a whopping 17 grams of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1 cup almond milk
Low-Calorie Citrus Smoothie
Start your morning off right with this citrus-inspired smoothie. With only 150 calories, it will leave you satisfied without adding inches to your waistline.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium orange, peeled
- 1/2 grapefruit, peeled
- 1 cup green tea
- 2 tbsp agave nectar
