Healthy Breakfast Smoothies in a Rainbow of Colors
For a refreshing, nutritious, and fast start to the day, make a good-for-you smoothie part of your breakfast routine.
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For a refreshing, nutritious, and fast start to the day, have a smoothie for breakfast. When you blend all of an ingredient, no nutrients are left behind. That means all of the vitamins, antioxidants, and immune-boosting properties in your fruits and vegetables can be taken to-go in a delicious, sweet smoothie. Here you'll find smoothie recipes that rely on both fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables for lots of flavor and health benefits. Kids will love the vibrant colors so much that they'll want to try them, too!
Green smoothies are always touted for their health benefits but even those who are spinach-averse will find that these recipes are refreshing and delicious. For a sweet green sip that will leave you feeling great, try this Green Machine Smoothie made with spinach, tart Granny Smith apples, and creamy avocado. If you're still feeling hesitant and need some reassurance, try our Editors' Favorite Green Smoothie (have we ever steered you wrong?).
If you're playing for the tie, drink a smoothie that tastes indulgent but is actually good for you, like this pumpkin spice-inspired drink. Or take a sip from this smoothie that will remind you of your favorite tropical getaway—it features pineapple and coconut (think piña colada) plus fibrous chia seeds and non-fat, creamy Greek yogurt. For those who avoid dairy, there are delicious vegan options like this Carrot-Mango Smoothie.
Our healthy smoothie recipes include a rainbow of colors and a delicious mix of flavors. Each recipe also explains how to make a smoothie in a blender, so the only thing you need to figure out is which recipe to start with.
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Almond-Avocado Smoothie
You can get a hearty helping of fiber, Vitamin C, and potassium all at once in the morning, thanks to this avocado-filled smoothie. The healthy drink is made with almond milk, bananas, and spinach, which add a blend of creaminess and sweetness for this breakfast that you can take on the go.
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Cinnamon Smoothie
Take a trip to a tropical destination without leaving your kitchen by blending this coconut water-, pineapple-, and cinnamon-filled smoothie together. Yogurt and hemp-seed hearts are the other ingredients and they can boost your iron intake with each sip.
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Strawberry, Mango, and Yogurt Smoothie
There are three stars in this sweet smoothie: Strawberries, mango chunks, and yogurt. Blending these ingredients, along with apple juice, will create a smoothie that leaves you feeling refreshed and nourished as you start your day.
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Blueberry-Almond Butter Smoothie
The combination of blueberries and almonds not only provides delicious flavor—you'll be able to reap heart and digestive health benefits, too, from their nourishing properties.
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Editors' Favorite Green Smoothie
It's easy being green when the flavor is so enjoyable. Our food editors love the sweet, tropical flavor that mango adds to this spinach and romaine-based smoothie.
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Mango Lassi Smoothie
If you're a fan of Indian food, then you're probably familiar with this refreshing drink. In our take, fresh mango and whole-milk yogurt are blended for an easy, creamy drink. A pinch of cinnamon and salt balance the sweetness from the fruit.
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Blueberry-Banana Skyr Smoothie
There's potassium and zap of antioxidants in this Skyr-based smoothie which goes down easy and leaves you feeling good. It comes together quickly, making it the perfect way to start the day on a busy morning.
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Strawberry-Coconut Smoothie
Jump-start your morning with this sweet, creamy smoothie. It's a dairy-free delight made with coconut milk, strawberries, banana, and a splash of lemon juice.
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Peanut Butter Berry Smoothie
This smoothie combines two of our favorite sandwiches—peanut butter and jelly, and peanut butter and banana—in one tall glass. It's a dairy-free delight made with unsweetened almond milk.
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Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie
You can enjoy all of the tropical flavors of a piña colada—a creamy combination of coconut and pineapple—without the hangover. Here, chia seeds provide a boost of energy and shares omega-3 fatty acids with coconut oil, too.
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Curb your pumpkin spice latte habit and go with this good-for-you pumpkin smoothie instead. Puréed pumpkin is loaded with fiber and immune-boosting nutrients, so feel free to go back for seconds and thirds of this drink.
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Carrot-Mango Smoothie
There are just three ingredients—mango (which is packed with vitamin C and potassium), carrot juice (full of vitamin A, which is great for your eyes), plus a touch of nutmeg—and some ice cubes in this bright orange smoothie. It's super simple, dairy free, and deliciously nutritious.
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Mango-Tahini Smoothie
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Avocado-Banana Smoothie
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Green Machine Smoothie
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Pom-Berry-Banana Smoothie
Antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice and mixed berries combined with banana and orange makes for one brilliantly hued and healthy all-fruit smoothie.
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Coconut-Cherry Smoothie
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Superfood Smoothie
Blueberries, yogurt, soy, and orange—each with their own stellar superfood powers—combine to create a breakfast bound to make you feel super.
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Oat-Coconut Smoothie
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Peanut-Banana Espresso Smoothie
This smoothie is packed with protein and potassium (thanks, peanut butter and banana), but the espresso powder gives the drink wonderful pick-me-up properties.
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Avocado, Spinach, and Pear Smoothie
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Savory Parsley Smoothie
For those who don't want a sweet smoothie there's this refreshing green option made with yogurt, cucumber, parsley, and a touch of garlic.
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Banana-Oat Smoothie
Why would you add oats to your smoothie? Well, 1/4 cup gives a boost of protein and fiber as well as a thicker consistency to this yogurt and banana smoothie. It'll keep you going all morning long.
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Pineapple and Ginger Smoothie
This is one powerhouse smoothie: Pineapple is full of immune-boosting vitamin C and inflammation-reducing bromelain. It's paired with the cancer-fighting properties of fresh ginger in a yogurt-based breakfast.