Skip the coffee and energize with these healthy breakfast smoothies instead! A smoothie will help kick charge your day in a healthy way – they’re easy to make, conveniently fast, and delicious too. Give these healthy morning drinks a try.
Cold-Fighting Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
Tis the season… cold and flu season! If you’ve contracted the sniffles, a virus, an awful cold, or any other sort of bug that has left you drained of energy and in a run-down, runny nosed state, this Strawberry Kiwi Recovery Smoothie is just the thing to get you back on track. It contains a good dose of vitamin C, Vitamin D, and zinc. The oatmeal makes it extra filling and great for breakfast. (It’s a much better alternative to saltine crackers.)
Ingredients
• 2 small ripe kiwis — peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup frozen strawberry halves
• 1/2 medium orange — or 1 clementine, peel and pith removed
• 1/2 banana — sliced and frozen
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons rolled oats — or quick-cooking oats
• Small handful ice — optional (add if you prefer a thicker, frostier smoothie)
• 1-2 teaspoons honey — optional
Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in your blender: kiwis, strawberries, orange, milk, oats, and ice (if using). Blend until smooth. Taste and add 1-2 teaspoons of honey if you desire additional sweetness. Enjoy immediately.
This one will really get you revved up in the morning. It contains ginger, a great anti-inflammatory root, kale, parsley, spinach, and a lot of citrus. The apple and orange sweeten it up and the leafy greens pack a nutritious punch. This one is a great pick-me-up when you’re feeling low energy.
Ingredients
- ½ inch fresh ginger nib (aproximately 1 teaspoon), peeled (and chopped if using a regular blender)
- Juice of half a lemon
- Juice of half a lime
- 1-2 large leaves of kale (no stem); rough chopped if using a regular blender
- ½-3/4 cup spinach/arugula mix
- 2-3 tablespoons parsley (fresh)
- 1 orange (peeled)
- ½ Granny Smith apple
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
Pour the water and citrus juices into the blender followed by the other ingredients. Blend until all ingredients are pulverized and the smoothie mixture is smooth.
Peaches & Cream Oatmeal Smoothie
This one is fantastic if you love peaches and it’s packed full of protein! 29 grams of protein in a single serving. Give this one a try and you’ll be full for hours.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I like unsweetened, but peach flavor is excellent here)
- ¼ cup oatmeal
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
Pour the almond milk in the blender and add other ingredients. Blend until smooth.
Caramel Apple Overnight Oatmeal Smoothie
The overnight oats trend is all the rage right now, as are caramel apples for fall. This smoothie combines the best of both worlds! It’s thick, creamy, packed with plant-based protein and fiber, and will keep you satisfied for hours, just like eating a bowl of oatmeal. This is still healthy – the “caramel” in the smoothie is actually dates.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (40 g) rolled oats**
- 1 Tbsp (7 g) chia seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 medium apple, peeled and cored (~120 g)
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted (30 g)
- 1 cup (240 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
1. The night before, add all the ingredients to the bowl of your blender and give it a stir to ensure that everything is well combined. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight.
2. The next morning, blend until a smooth and creamy consistency is reached, adding more milk if the smoothie is too thick. Transfer back to a bowl or glass, add desired toppings, and enjoy!
If you’re heading to the gym post-breakfast, this smoothie is exactly the kind of fuel you need for your workout. It’s loaded with antioxidant rich berries and zippy lemon juice. Give it a try!
Ingredients
- 1½ c chopped strawberries
- 1 c blueberries
- ½ c raspberries
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ c ice cubes
Instructions
Blend all ingredients.
