Don’t have enough time? Looking for a way to pack more nutrients into your day? These healthy smoothie recipes are the perfect solution.
What does a healthy smoothie recipe include?
Smoothies are a great way to get a nutritious meal! It is rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. But unfortunately, not all smoothies are created equal.
It’s very easy to get up to 50 grams of sugar in just one smoothie. That sugar can come from whole foods, such as fruit, or from foods with added sugar. The result is a spike in blood sugar levels that leaves most people feeling generally lower than their best. Whether it causes a sharp drop in energy or you feel hungry immediately after drinking.
A healthy smoothie recipe includes protein, starchy carbohydrates, non-starchy carbohydrates (such as vegetables), and nutritious fats. To do this, I use what I call the “Foundation Five.”
A 5-basic diet is one that includes all 5 elements within the 5-basic formula. This includes non-starchy carbohydrates, starchy and sugar-containing carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and flavor factors. If you are not yet familiar with my Foundational Five system, please download my free guide where I will share the details.
By following this simple template, you can make food flexible, fun, and nourishing. Our five core nutritional meals include smoothies or smoothie bowls, yogurt, oatmeal bowls or breakfast bowls, nutritional bowls, salads, soups, and stews.
All of the healthy smoothie recipes below include these ingredients, making each recipe packed with the nutrients you need to feel your best.
Community-favorite healthy smoothie recipes stripped of nutrients
These recipes are favorites of the Nutrition Stripped community. You can make it as a smoothie or bowl. If you’re making it as a bowl, be sure to try my Smoothie Bowl Sprinkles as a crunchy topper.
almond butter pink beet smoothie
If you’re a beet fan, you’ll love this different way to incorporate beets into your weekly meal plan. Beets are a great addition to your diet as they provide anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties. It has also been shown to lower high blood pressure and improve digestive health and athletic performance.
strawberry banana smoothie
I’m not sure why this classic combination of banana and strawberry is so great, but these two flavors work so well together.
It’s all the antioxidants that make this special smoothie even more nutritious. Strawberries alone are rich in phytonutrients such as anthocyanins, tannins, flavonols, resveratrol, ellagic acid, and catechins.
Pumpkin spice smoothie to warm your body
Warming spices include fresh ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic, and horseradish. These spices are easy to add to savory and sweet dishes like soups, dips, stir-fries, frittatas, or smoothies like this one. The great thing about this smoothie recipe is that pumpkin is also rich in dietary fiber!
Strawberry Blueberry Kefir Smoothie for Gut Health
This smoothie contains all whole food ingredients that support digestive health. From kefir (a fermented probiotic drink) and yogurt to ground flaxseed, beans and fruit. You can thank these ingredients for this smoothie’s amazing fiber and antioxidant content.
ginger strawberry smoothie
If you don’t like super sweet smoothies, this is for you. Adding ginger to this healthy smoothie recipe balances out the sweetness of the strawberries. It’s nice to add a little variety to your usual strawberry smoothie!
5 minute spinach smoothie
Spinach is rich in iron, calcium, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and fiber. It’s a great food that you can eat every day!
Not only will I share one of my favorite spinach smoothie recipes, but I’ll also provide you with a template to mix all the ingredients together. That way, you can enjoy a little variation of this smoothie all summer long.
strip green smoothie
Stripped Green Smoothie is a high quality, nutritious and easy to digest green smoothie. Simply made with organic raw vegetables, greens and fruits. You can get very creative with whatever vegetables and fruits are in season.
blueberry banana crunch smoothie bowl
This Blueberry Banana Crunch Smoothie Bowl is packed with antioxidants. I was thankful for the blueberries and crunchy homemade granola. You can’t see it or taste it, but this healthy smoothie recipe is loaded with vegetables.
matcha mango smoothie
Green tea, especially matcha, provides a smooth, subtle energy boost. It does contain caffeine, but not as much as coffee, making it a great alternative for people who are sensitive to caffeine. You can use it in your morning smoothie as well as enjoy it in your morning latte with matcha foam.
It’s the best of both worlds, allowing you to take a quick and nutritious breakfast on the go.
creamy ginger smoothie
This is a smoothie that I often use in the spring when I want something that’s not only filling but also “light” for digestion. It also helps you maintain your energy levels while you’re on the go, writing or filming content.
Squeezing lemon juice and adding ginger will help with digestion. Plus, the healthy fats in avocados keep you feeling full, balance your hormones, and keep your skin glowing.
beauty green smoothie
This smoothie is packed with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and antioxidants. More specifically, my daily habits aim to improve the health of my skin, hair, and nails. Not only does this smoothie nourish your skin on a cellular level, it’s easy to make and tastes amazing.
coconut berry smoothie
A smoothie that will make you feel like you are at a tropical resort! Coconut is the star of this recipe, giving your smoothie plenty of healthy fats, fiber, and flavor.
strawberry shortcake smoothie
This smoothie is so delicious you could even call it a dessert! It contains healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a nutritional choice at any time of the day.
chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie
This classic flavor combination is so satisfying that it’s more than just mixing them together.
You probably already have all of these pantry essentials on hand, so you can enjoy this easy peanut butter banana smoothie whenever the mood strikes.
triple berry smoothie
This is one of my favorite flavored smoothies! The sweetness of the banana, the tartness of the raspberry, and the rich, smooth texture! Not to mention, this smoothie is super kid-friendly! Those who are against adding “vegetables” to their drinks will love this. You can’t taste it here either!
Which healthy smoothie recipe would you like to try next?
The fun part of healthy eating is discovering new foods and recipes you love that make eating nutritious meals easy and fun. So which of these healthy smoothie recipes are you going to try next? Choose one to make this week and see if you discover a new favorite.
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