Sunrise Smoothies

You can make fruit smoothies any time of the year, but there's something so satisfying about having them when it's warm outside.

We've compiled a list of smoothies that are easy to make (you probably have the ingredients already) and taste delicious. Let's get our smoothie game on!

From the chef: "This recipe reminds me of a sunny morning, it will certainly brighten your day!"

Ingredients

1 cup orange juice

3/4 cup vanilla yogurt

1 1/2 cups frozen peaches

1 banana

6 baby carrots (sliced in half)

See the full recipe and directions here.

Banana Berry Smoothie

From the chef: "There is nothing better on a hot summer day than a fresh fruit smoothie. We like banana and berry, but you can exchange any favorite fruit."

Ingredients

12 ounces plain yogurt (2, 6 oz cherry vanilla)

1 bananas

10 strawberries

1/2 cup blueberries

3/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon honey

15 ice cubes (15-20)

See the full recipe and directions here.

Banana Granola Smoothie

From the chef:"Make this delicious post-workout smoothie at home with delicious ingredients such as Greek yogurt, bananas, and granola!"

Ingredients

1 banana (ripe)

6 ounces plain greek yogurt (Chobani 2%)

1/2 cup granola

1/4 cup Muscle Milk protein powder (2 scoops, vanilla, optional)

2 teaspoons Vanilla extract

1/4 cup vanilla almond milk (unsweetened, or any milk you have)

4 ice cubes

See the full recipe and directions here.

Healthy Cake Batter Smoothies

From the chef:"These only taste decadent! Full of fruit and protein, it will keep you going all morning."

Ingredients

6 ounces vanilla yogurt (greek)

1 cup vanilla almond milk (unsweetened (or use regular milk with a dash of vanilla extract))

2 tablespoons funfetti cake mix (or yellow, dry)

1 frozen banana (I like to peel and slice a banana before I freeze it. Then wrap the slices in plastic wrap)

1 teaspoon sprinkles (1-2 teaspoons rainbow sprinkles (for topping))

See the full recipe and directions here.

Skinny Chocolate Banana Power Smoothies

From the chef: "These Skinny Chocolate Banana Power Smoothies are healthy, low-cal, and packed with energy-providing protein, fruit, and coffee. In my mind, chocolate is the perfect way to start my day!"

Ingredients

1 banana (frozen, I like to slice my over-ripe bananas, place them in a Ziploc bag, and then freeze them until)

1/4 cup coffee (room temp or cold)

1/4 cup milk (I used unsweetened almond milk)

1/4 cup vanilla yogurt (Greek)

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

See the full recipe and directions here.

Healthy Oat Smoothies

From the chef: "Ground oats, yogurt, and frozen fruit lend these wholesome, filling Healthy Oat Smoothies a thick, creamy texture, while pure vanilla extract and a touch of cinnamon make them taste just like peach cobbler and blueberry muffins!"

Ingredients

1/2 cup old fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups blueberries (frozen, or sliced peaches)

1 cup vanilla yogurt

1/2 cup milk

1 tablespoon honey

1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (increase to 1/2 tsp. if using peaches)

See the full recipe and directions here.

Coconut Milk Smoothies

Ingredients

1 clementines (peeled and sectioned)

6 strawberries

1/2 cup blueberries

2 tablespoons agave nectar

2 coconut milk (can)

1 banana (frozen)

See the full recipe and directions here.

Strawberry-Orange Spinach Smoothie

From the chef: "You won't even be able to taste the healthy veggies in this delicious smoothie! Even my kids request this one."

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple chunks (and juice*)

1 oranges

4 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)

1 cup frozen strawberries

1/2 cup plain greek yogurt

See the full recipe and directions here.