14 Bounce-Back Smoothies
On those mornings you're paying for a hard-partying night, these 14 smoothies will help you rebound fast.
Want an uncomplicated way to get your vitamins and minerals while sipping something tasty? Try these simple and delicious smoothie recipes that will give you the nutritional boost you need to start your day off right.If a diet revamp is on your to-do list, check out our go-to guide for healthy eating.
Antioxidant Smoothie
This kiwi-pineapple smoothie is an antioxidant powerhouse that's high in vitamin C and fiber.
Recipe: Antioxidant Smoothie
Banana-Berry Smoothie
A little ginger and tart pineapple juice add a kick to this sweet but healthy blend of banana and berries.
Recipe: Banana-Berry Smoothie
Strawberry Orange Smoothie
When they're in season, buy fresh strawberries and freeze them yourself by spreading them in a thin layer on a baking sheet and freezing until firm. Then place them in a freezer bag and use as needed.
Recipe: Strawberry Orange Smoothie
Jump-Start Smoothies
This smoothie would be great with a variety of other fruit. Try substituting the same quantity of fresh or frozen blackberries, raspberries, or even chopped mango.
Recipe: Jump-Start Smoothies
Minty Pear-Honeydew Smoothie
This summertime smoothie is as light and refreshing as it gets, with fresh honeydew and Bartlett pears blended with white grape juice, mint leaves and a handful of ice cubes for texture.
Recipe: Minty Pear-Honeydew Smoothie
Tropical Smoothie
Peaches take center stage in this fruit smoothie. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a healthy midday snack.
Recipe: Tropical Smoothie
Triple Berry Spinach Smoothie
A cold, healthy, and refreshing berry smoothie. You won't taste the spinach!
Recipe: Triple Berry Spinach Smoothie
Strawberry, Banana, and Almond Butter Smoothie
The dash of salt added at the end of blending brings out the nutty flavor of the almond butter in this smoothie. Sweet and savory, it makes the perfect energy-boosting snack after a long workout.
Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie
Made with frozen banana, natural peanut butter, milk and honey, this rich smoothie is a lighter way to conquer those milkshake cravings. For an added touch of decadence, blend in a little cocoa powder.
Recipe: Peanut Butter-Banana Smoothie
Açai Super Smoothie
Brazilian surfers first popularized this freakishly nutritious Amazonian berry. Now it has gone mainstream. The smoothie here boosts açai's healthfulness with pomegranate juice.
Recipe: Açai Super Smoothie
Green Morning Smoothie
"I've been known to throw everything into the blender: cabbage, beans, even raw oats! Green smoothies are one of my favorite smoothie blends and it also happens to be one of my kids' favorites." — Melissa d'Arabian
Recipe: Green Morning Smoothie
Rehydration Smoothie
This watermelon smoothie features coconut water — a natural source of electrolytes, which bodies require.
Recipe: Rehydration Smoothie
Hawaiian Smoothie
For the best taste and color, use a red-fleshed Hawaiian papaya for this exotic, lip-puckering taste of island summer. Papayas are loaded with papain, a digestive enzyme, so this smoothie is a good dessert to settle stomachs after a substantial meal.
Recipe: Hawaiian Smoothie
Banana Pear Smoothie
A banana gives this smoothie texture without packing on the calories while a pear sweetens the deal. Added bonus: This healthy breakfast (or snack) only takes 3 minutes to prepare.
Recipe: Banana Pear Smoothie
