8 Easy & Delicious Breakfast Smoothie Recipes to Kick Start Your Day

How to make the perfect smoothie:

Start with a fruit as your base

Choose a vegetable such as frozen spinach or cauliflower

Add a fat source

Add protein and fat

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Banana peanut butter smoothie

– 1  banana – 1 scoop chocolate protein powder – 1 tbsp cacao powder – 1 tbsp peanut butter – 2 tbsp chia seeds – 1/2 cup frozen spinach – 1 cup almond milk

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Tropical smoothie

– 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower – 1 cup frozen spinach – 1 orange – 1/2 banana, frozen – 3/4 cup yogurt – 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes – 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

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Raspberry chia smoothie

– 1 cup frozen raspberries – 1⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt – 1 tbsp chia seeds – 1 cup milk of choice

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Dark chocolate cherry smoothie

– 8 oz unsweetened almond milk – 4 oz plain Greek yogurt – 1 cup dark sweet cherries, frozen – 2 tbsp dark cocoa powder

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Green machine smoothie

– 4 oz unsweetened almond milk – 4 oz green tea – 1 cup pineapple – 1 cup Greek yogurt – 1 handful spinach – 1 handful kale – Half of a squeezed lemon

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Berry delicious smoothie

– 1/2 banana, frozen – 1 cup of frozen mixed berries – 1/4 avocado – 1 spoonful nut butter – 1 cup almond milk – 1 scoop protein powder

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Pumpkin pie smoothie

– 1 cup soy milk – 1/3 cup yogurt – 1 banana – 1/4 cup pumpkin purée – 1 tsp pumpkin spice (1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp allspice, 1/8 tsp nutmeg, and 1/8 tsp cloves)

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Smart tips for smoothie lovers:

“It’s very easy to take a smoothie from a healthy snack or meal replacement to a high-calorie shake.”

Pack in the vegetables

Dark leafy greens add nutrients without overwhelming other flavors. If you want to add calories and stay fuller longer, cooked sweet potatoes offer extra fiber and vitamins.

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Go easy on the sugar

Lower calorie, low-sugar fruits like berries give you sweetness without the sugar-high.  Try using spices and herbs to add flavor, like ginger, matcha, and mint.

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Reap the benefits of fat

Adding nutrient dense fats to your diet can help you lose weight by making you feel fuller sooner.

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