Healthy Winter Drink Recipes

Skip eggnog in favor of this classic holiday cocktail recipe. We even sized it up for a thirsty group of revelers.

While gin lets the grapefruit shine through, this punch recipe also works with bourbon. Using the Angostura bitters is optional, but the cinnamon-clove flavor gives this drink a bit of holiday-appropriate spice.

This punch recipe is a good strong sipper, ideal for warming up on a cold day. As the ice melts, the drink mellows a bit and this punch actually gets better and better as the evening wears on.

For this bubbly punch recipe, try making a decorative ice ring: fill a Bundt pan halfway with water and set in the freezer for about an hour. Add fresh or frozen cranberries and rosemary sprigs to resemble holly. Fill the mold with water and freeze overnight.

If you love red wine and you love chocolate, you'll love this rich, full-flavored red-wine hot chocolate. It's two of your favorite things together in one warm, cozy mug.

This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home.

Tailor the fruits and type of milk to your preference in this yummy granola-topped smoothie recipe.

For kids--or anyone who deserves a fruit snack or dessert--these light smoothies are endlessly versatile and appealing. When in season, substitute berries for the stone fruits to change up the taste and look; try different yogurt flavors as well.

Keep a banana or two in the freezer so you can quickly make this chocolate drink recipe for breakfast or a snack.

Add some oatmeal to give your fruity smoothie even more staying power--this quick breakfast will fuel your morning.

The beautiful color of this all-fruit smoothie represents healthy nutrients from its fresh ingredients.

Whip up easy, sweet and satisfying smoothies with frozen fruit, almond milk and yogurt.

A little frozen banana gives creamy texture to this satisfying smoothie bowl.

Green matcha powder and spinach give this healthy smoothie bowl a beautiful green hue. Be sure to use frozen bananas (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

For this healthy smoothie bowl recipe, be sure to use frozen fruit (not fresh) to keep the texture thick, creamy and frosty.

Puree juicy summer peaches and apricots together in this delicious summer smoothie recipe for a fruity flavor that masks the hidden veggies (sweet carrots) for a healthy breakfast or snack the whole family will love.

Combine fresh apricots with frozen strawberries in this healthy smoothie recipe for a perfectly frosty way to cool down all summer long.

Studies on turmeric's health benefits, particularly for reducing inflammation, are preliminary but promising. Try this vegan turmeric "latte" made from steamed almond milk and sweetened with a touch of maple syrup.

Add protein and fiber to your smoothie--without dairy or protein powder--with lentils. They're a sneaky source of plant-based protein in this healthy smoothie recipe.

Lentils in a smoothie recipe? Yes! They're a healthy source of plant-based protein, adding 3 grams more protein than an equal-size portion of nonfat plain yogurt and 4 grams more fiber than a typical serving of protein powder.