Now that the holiday feasting is over, it's time to whip out the blender and make some refreshing, nutrition-packed smoothies for breakfast.
We've all 'been there, done that' with New Year's resolutions. But there is nothing wrong with taking steps, no matter how small, to commit to eating healthier and making better food choices. Believe me, I'm guilty of the same. I cooked and hosted for the family for Christmas dinner this year and attended a few holiday parties besides that. And you know how we justify eating leftovers because we don't want the food to go to waste? Oh, yes. I did that too.
Well, enough of the guilt feelings. I'm saying bye-bye to fatty, high calorie foods and saying hello to refreshing smoothie recipes!
17 Easy Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Here, I've gathered up 17 of my favorite easy healthy smoothie recipes that are perfect to jump-start my New Year health goals! Are you with me? 😉
Mango-Pineapple Smoothie: You can't go wrong with fresh mango and pineapple in this easy 3 ingredient smoothie. These two tropical flavors makes it feel like summer all year round.
Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie: A quick combination of ultimate deliciousness and only requires a few ingredients. Using fresh, sweet peaches adds just enough sweetness, but feel free to add a little sugar if you prefer it a little added sweetness.
Pink Beet Smoothie: It is a difficult task to get in the right amount of fruit and vegetables each day. If I make a blender full of this pink delight of a nutritious drink then I feel like I've accomplished something in my day.
Matcha Green Tea Smoothie: Adding fiber to your day is super simple with this chia seed-infused recipe. I love this satisfying smoothie that is also dairy-free and vegan.
Strawberry and Cream Smoothie: This delicious strawberry delight is rich in Vitamin C and is a glassful of creamy yumminess. I love keeping a bag of frozen strawberries on hand to make an extra rich smoothie.
Simple Blueberry Lemonade Smoothie: Mix up this protein enriched smoothie to get your day started just right. Fresh or frozen blueberries will work and using a drop of lemon essential oil gives it a fresh taste.
Rainbow Smoothie: Not only is this rainbow smoothie so pretty to look at but it is also kid-approved! My boys like to help make these on weekend mornings and often ask for them over pancakes.
Layered Tropical Smoothie: The most refreshing, colorful and super tasty smoothie that even kids will love has mango, strawberries, kiwi and bananas in it!
Chocolate Nut Butter Spinach Smoothie: Chocolate and spinach in the same sentence doesn't sound quite right but it works perfectly in this recipe. This has to be the best way to get in your daily dose of green, leafy veggies.
Green Wake Me Up Smoothie: This really is the perfect combination to get me moving early in the morning! I love how it tastes and my hubby asks for it so often I keep the ingredients on hand.
Coconut Mango Creamsicle Smoothie: Now this one is like a dessert too with its rich and creamy texture, you feel like you are indulging in something that is bad for you. Treat yourself with this one and don't feel guilty about it.
Paleo Watermelon Berry Smoothie: This is one of the best ways to enjoy summer all year long by making this fresh and scrumptious recipe. I love it as a afternoon snack too.
Kiwi Cucumber Smoothie: Yes, cucumbers are not just for salads when you add them to this tasty kiwi infused smoothie. I like to add a little bit of agave nectar to this one for extra sweet flavor.
Berrylicious Morning Smoothie: You will want to wake up early when you know you're making this berry delicious recipe. This smoothie is loaded with tons of vitamins and antioxidants and is on my top favorite smoothie recipes any day!
Immune-Boosting Smoothie: Just when I am starting to feel run down, I whip up a batch of this healthy goodness to help combat a cold. I love the idea of incorporating both fruits and vegetables in my smoothies!
Fresh Orange Smoothie: Call me crazy but when I discovered this Orange Julius knock off recipe I was sold. I was a little skeptical about adding a raw egg but I loved the extra kick of protein and it tasted great!
Avocado Banana Green Smoothie: Here's a smoothie that is not only good for you, but it's excellent for your heart health. This is an avocado lovers dream drink.
Some of these smoothie recipes are healthier than others. When you stick to using whole fruits and vegetables, and even a little bit of soy, almond, or nonfat milk, they can still be considered healthy and nutritious. Using add-ins like almond or peanut butter can add protein and using flax or chia seeds creates a fiber-rich smoothie that you are sure to enjoy!
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This post originally published on Hip Mama's Place on January 2, 2019. Updated, December 30, 2023.
The peach coconut smoothie sounds great, and anything with watermelon. All great ideas and good ways to be healthier in the new year.
All these smoothies are simply great but my personal favourite is and will always be Mango Pineapple Smoothie. I can have it all year and literally anytime. So, I will start and end my year with this smoothie only 😉
Those smoothies look so colorful and delicious... I could use a glass or two of your offerings.
Every single recipe on this list looks healthy and delicious! The two that I am going to be trying ASAP are the Green Wake Me Up and the Coconut Mango Creamsicle Smoothies. Thanks!
These recipes would give me a new smoothie to try for weeks. I'd have to start with the Paleo Peach Coconut Smoothie. I love anything with peach flavor.
i love smoothie..i create my own recipe and add whey protein in it. I just don't like cucumber. =(
Wow these smoothies are so good it is hard to resist. Thanks for sharing your recipes.
What a great great list! We totally see ourselves going on a smoothie binge
A pink smoothie? That's just what I'd need! I would love to prepare that pink beet smoothie now that I'm such a smoothie junkie.
I love smoothies especially in the summer months. I will be trying these recipes. Love the sound of them.
I love a good smoothie especially when it has mango and coconut! I need to get back to the habit of making more smoothies to get my vitamins in
oh, my goodness! These look really good. I would love to try the rainbow one. Thanks for sharing!
These look amazing and perfect for the New Year new you everyone is doing. I've always liked tasty smoothies for meal replacements.
So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! It left me drooling..!!
I love smoothies! They're great for intermittent fasting, too. You have some great recipes here. Thanks!
I love smoothies and am working on a low carb one. Your recipes sound amazing and I know that I would love each one of them!
We're always making new smoothies at work and we're always looking for new mixtures. So I am totally sharing these recipes with my boss.
Smoothies are so pretty! I've never seen layered ones - those seem time-consuming to make, but all of them are so healthy. 🙂
Those are looks so delicious and very refreshing. I want to try some of it, my husband will surely love those. Yay!
Ack! These all look so good! I'm going to have to print it out and work my way through one by one.
Oh gosh, I love smoothies and I need to try some of these! They all sound so yummy!!
I need to make more time open so I can make some smoothies in the morning. It’s just so hard waking up early!!!
I'm such a smoothie fan. I see a few that I'm going to have to try!
My kids make lots of smoothies, and they are always so delicious and healthy. I want to give some of these recipes a try.
I love a good smoothie. There are some really great recipes here for combinations I wouldn't have thought of.
I enjoy drinking smoothies and would love to try the Coconut Mango Creamsicle Smoothie sometime. The Paleo Watermelon Berry Smoothie also sounds really good!
I need to try these out for sure. I love smoothies but I haven't had one in ages. I need to start drinking them again.
Looking forward to giving some of these recipes a try. They would be perfect to have in the morning or as a snack.
I love smoothies! They're great way to get all your vitamins in a very delicious way. I cannot wait to try these.
There is a smoothie for every taste on your list. I would love to make and enjoy the layered smoothie. Lemonade strawberry also looks like a refreshing healthy start to the day.
I love smoothies! I could seriously be happy making all of these. I really want to try the kiwi cucumber smoothie!
We love smoothies and it's a yummy way to use up the last of the Christmas fruit.
Look at all the different smoothies to enjoy. Love a smoothie anytime of the day
I love smoothies and drink them all the time with seasonal fruit. I still haven't taken the plunge to make anything green yet. Someday maybe.
Ooh these all look delicious! I'm not a fan of fruit and veg and have promised myself to have more this year in the form of smoothies.
That rainbow smoothie looks like it is definitely something I would love! I’ve really just got into the smoothie game here lately. Love this extensive list!
So many idea..I'll try them all!
I just love smoothies and now I have a lots of ideas to experiment. All thanks to you for sharing such great looking smoothies. Hope they will be delicious.
I am a fan of smoothies but need to make it more convenient to make. This year I am going to prep them as I do with my food
This is going to be a good year full of delicious smoothies. I need to try these, they all look so good! Thanks for sharing, it has inspired me to make more of these this year.
An ice cold smoothie is one of my very fave breakfasts! Thanks for sharing all these tasty ideas!
The blue berry lemonade looks So refreshing for this year!
Thanks for sharing I've printed your post to reference back to later this week as I build out my smoothie calendar.
I love how pretty these smoothies are! They all look amazing! I love starting my days with one.
My daughter is on a smoothie kick right now, and is trying lots of different fruits. She'd really go for the beautiful rainbow smoothie!
All of these are very impressive! I tend to gravitate more towards the berry smoothies, but will love making all of them!
I'm definitely interested in trying some new berry smoothies and the coconut mango one sounds nice too. Lots of good options this year!
These all sound super tasty. I start every day out with a smoothie. They're a great way to get in a ton of vitamins to power the day. I can't wait to try these.