10 Healthy Smoothie Recipes For A Refreshing, Nutrient-Packed Meal

Smoothies are often thought of as on-the-go breakfasts, but a nutritionally dense smoothie can also hold down hunger at lunch- or dinnertime. These 10 smoothies in particular feature a combination of vitamins, fiber, protein, and healthy fats, to name a few. The variety of ingredients and flavors will help keep you nourished and satiated until the next meal. 

It's a great way to add veggies to your blend if you don't have any on hand (or just don't like the taste of kale and spinach in your smoothie). Plus, this tasty greens powder contains hard-to-find sea veggies, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, prebiotic fiber, and so many more powerhouse nutrients to help support your immune system and encourage nutrient absorption.*

This breakfast smoothie was developed by integrative medicine doctor Taz Bhatia, M.D., who relies on the combination of ingredients (like fibrous fruit, anti-inflammatory flaxseeds, and antioxidant-rich leafy greens, to help manage hormonal imbalance.)* She also adds collagen powder to support gut and digestive health.*

Smoothies are by far the easiest way to get more greens in your diet. Not only can you load it up with leafy varieties (like spinach and kale), but you can even add a greens powder (that even include sea veggies like chlorella and spirulina). This green smoothie features mindbodygreen's organic green's detox+ and combines greens powder with avocado, among other natural ingredients, like chia seeds, nut butter, and ginger for a refreshing flavor. 

Burnout is a real struggle and is even recognized by the World Health Organization1 (WHO) as "feelings of energy depletion or exhaustion" or "increased mental distance from one's job, or feelings of negativism or cynicism related to one's job." To help mitigate burnout and optimize productivity, toxicologist Rhea Mehta, Ph.D., developed this low-glycemic, sugar-free "Real Deal" smoothie. Drink it on your busiest days.

mindbodygreen's beauty director Alexandra Engler created this gut-soothing smoothie to start her day on the right track. It combines a calming collagen powder with organic green's detox+ (which has prebiotic fiber) and berries for an antioxidant-packed drink rich in flavor.

Stomachaches are the worst. This refreshing belly-feel-good smoothie combines gut-healthy ingredients, like papaya, pineapple, and ginger, which all enhance digestion and manage stomach discomfort caused by gas, bloating, or constipation.

This tropical smoothie bowl combines frozen tropical fruits, like pineapple and mango, with coconut water for a cool, refreshing bite, and yogurt for a healthy dose of probiotics. 

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This ginger and peach smoothie provides potassium and magnesium from the frozen bananas, omega-3 fatty acids from the flaxseeds, and seasonal sweetness from the peaches. For anyone with an intense sweet tooth, add more dates or honey. 

Mint chocolate chip ice cream can be refreshing, but in some cases, it can taste grainy and artificial. Avoid the disappointment of the latter by making your own mint chocolate smoothie at home. This concoction combines spinach, mint leaves, and the sea veggie chlorella with rich cacao nibs for a better-for-you take on the "dessert."