1. Black and Blue Though this smoothie has a misleading name (it’s because of the berries!), it’s got a hearty dose of spinach, which can actually help speed healing (because it’s a great source of vitamin K).
2-3 cups organic spinach 1 cup milk (or juice) of choice 1 banana ¼ cup blueberries, frozen ¼ cup blackberries, frozen 3 ice cubes 2. Thin Mint Sure, this one sounds like it should be in the dessert section, but sneaky, sneaky, it’s got spinach hiding inside. Just a cup of spinach contains over 300 percent of our daily-recommended amount of vitamin A. Plus, peppermint adds a refreshing zing. 1 cup spinach, frozen (or 2 cups fresh) 1 cup almond milk 2 scoops chocolate protein powder ¼ cup rolled oats ⅛ teaspoon peppermint extract 3. PKB (Pumpkin, Kale, Banana) Mmmmm, pumpkin. The delicious fall favorite has nearly no fat, but adds a creamy thick consistency anything it’s added to. It’s also loaded with antioxidants, like alpha- and beta-carotene, which convert into vitamin A in the body. This harvest drink also uses cinnamon, which can help fight inflammation. 3 leaves kale ½ cup vanilla soymilk 1 tablespoon flax seed 1 banana, frozen ¼ teaspoon cinnamon½ cup pumpkin puree 3 ice cubes 4. Spinach Flax So we know spinach is great for us, but this smoothie has the benefits of flaxseed, too. The high fiber seed has a heavy concentration of omega-3s, which are good for the heart because they may help lower blood pressure and reduce blood clotting. Tip: Slice the banana before freezing for easier blending. ½ cup vanilla yogurt 1 cup milk 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter 2 cups spinach 1 banana, frozen 3 strawberries 1 teaspoon flaxseed 5. Dark Chocolate Blueberry While the color of this tasty potion isn’t exactly desirable, the taste and health benefits certainly make up for it. The spinach provides a good dose of iron and fiber, and the blueberries and cocoa powder throw antioxidants into the mix. 2 cups spinach 1 cup blueberries, frozen 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 2 tablespoons dark cocoa powder ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 6. Killer Kale Kale can definitely be a bit bitter, so this mixture will taste best with a very ripe banana. The leafy green is a great low-cal source of fiber, calcium, and iron. Hemp is one of the highest plant-based sources of complete protein. 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk 1 ½ tablespoons almond butter 1 banana, frozen 2 cups kale 1 tablespoon hemp seeds 7. Carrot-Berry Not only does this guy have some greens, it’s got all sorts of other colors too. (Warning: It may not look as pretty as it tastes.) For a thicker smoothie, let the chia seeds soak in the water for ten minutes before blending (they absorb up to ten times their weight in water!). ½ cup almond milk ½ cup water 1 carrot 2 cups spinach ½ cup frozen berries 1 tablespoon chia seeds 1 tablespoon hemp protein ½ teaspoon stevia 8. Minty Swiss We’re not talking Swiss Miss for this smoothie — we mean Swiss chard, a great source of calcium and potassium. 1 bunch swiss chard ½ cup raspberries, frozen ½ cup pineapple, frozen ½ cup peaches, frozen 3 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped ¼ cup orange juice 3 ice cubes 9. Coconut Kale This list of ingredients produces the prettiest, brightest green smoothie ever. The coconut extract is a must, and the coconut milk makes it super creamy. Feel free to nix the honey if you’d like to take the sweetness down a notch, since a little goes a long way. 1 cup kale, chopped 1 banana 1 ½ cups coconut milk 1 tablespoon flaxseed 1 tablespoon honey ¼ teaspoon coconut extract 3 ice cubes
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