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8 Smoothies that will take your day from good to great

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!

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.

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