Quick and Healthy Smoothie Recipes and Tips

Featured Recipes

Apricot Smoothie

Canned apricot halves blend with yogurt in a tangy and refreshing smoothie.

» Apricot Smoothie

Thermos-Ready Smoothie

A protein and fiber-rich drink to go.

» Thermos-Ready Smoothie

Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie

A creamy avocado makes a surprise appearance in a sweet beverage.

» Raspberry-Avocado Smoothie

Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime.

» Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

Spiked with ginger, this smoothie is guaranteed to perk you up after a long bike ride or make a nice starter to a summer meal on the deck. For a more aromatic variation, use a cantaloupe instead of a honeydew melon.

» Melon-Ginger Smoothie

Hawaiian Smoothie

For the best taste and color, use a red-fleshed Hawaiian papaya for this exotic, lip-puckering taste of island summer. Papayas are loaded with papain, a digestive enzyme, so this smoothie is a good dessert to settle stomachs after a substantial meal.

» Hawaiian Smoothie

Citrus Berry Smoothie

This meal-in-a-glass smoothie is bursting with berries and orange juice, healthful sources of carbohydrate and powerful antioxidants. Getting plenty of antioxidant-rich foods makes sense for active people, since free radicals are produced any time the body's cells process oxygen.

» Citrus Berry Smoothie

Start your day off right with these satisfying smoothie recipes.

Healthy, convenient and portable, smoothies are ideal fuel-on-the-go for breakfast, an afternoon snack or dessert. Smoothies provide important protein, vitamins and minerals from ingredients like tofu, yogurt and fruit.