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15 5-Ingredient Smoothies to Make for Busy Mornings

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Danielle DeAngelis December 17, 2022
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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
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Even on busy mornings, you can quickly blend up a delicious smoothie with one of these recipes. With only 5 ingredients or less (excluding staples like salt and water), these smoothies are easy to prepare. Recipes like our Coconut Blueberry Smoothie and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are healthy and tasty breakfast choices to start your day.

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Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies

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Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies.

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Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie

Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
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Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in.

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Coconut Blueberry Smoothie

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Give your blueberry smoothie a tropical update with the rich flavors of coconut milk and coconut cream. Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to this healthy smoothie recipe, but if you're short on time, bottled will work just fine.

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Carrot Smoothie

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

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake

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This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter.

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Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture.

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie

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This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients--yogurt, fruit juice and whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack you'll never get bored with.

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Pineapple Spinach Smoothie

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Use juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave.

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Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

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This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.

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Green Tea-Fruit Smoothie

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Start your day with a burst of antioxidants in this energizing healthy smoothie recipe.

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Cranberry-Apple Smoothie

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This riff on a classic fruit juice combines sweet apples with tart cranberries for a healthy, fiber-filled smoothie.

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Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie

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Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don't have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal.

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Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie

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Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront.

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Spinach-Avocado Smoothie

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This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost.

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3-Ingredient Tropical Tangerine & Kefir Smoothie

3-Ingredient Tropical Tangerine Smoothie
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Refreshing and fruity, this simple smoothie calls for just three ingredients—frozen tropical fruit, plain kefir and tangerine juice. Kefir is a perfect swap for milk in smoothies. It adds creaminess and a boost of probiotics. If you can't find tangerine juice, swap in orange juice.

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    1 of 15 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies
    2 of 15 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
    3 of 15 Coconut Blueberry Smoothie
    4 of 15 Carrot Smoothie
    5 of 15 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake
    6 of 15 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie
    7 of 15 Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie
    8 of 15 Pineapple Spinach Smoothie
    9 of 15 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie
    10 of 15 Green Tea-Fruit Smoothie
    11 of 15 Cranberry-Apple Smoothie
    12 of 15 Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie
    13 of 15 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie
    14 of 15 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie
    15 of 15 3-Ingredient Tropical Tangerine & Kefir Smoothie

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