STRAWBERRY, BANANA, COCONUT, HERB
Strawberry banana is the vanilla milkshake of the smoothie world… add lemon, mint, and cilantro and take it to the next level.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1 lemon, peeled
- 5 springs fresh mint
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
GOOD MORNING GREENS
Adding avocado makes this green smoothie a rich, delicious way to start your morning.
Makes 1 to 2 (16-ounce) servings
- 1 grapefruit, peeled
- 2 oranges, peeled
- 1 lime, peeled
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 1/2 head romaine
- 4 kale leaves
- 4 swiss chard leaves
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
WATERMELON CHIA POWER SMOOTHIE
Cool watermelon, spicy ginger, and fresh mint combined are a great start for any smoothie; in this recipe, chia seeds add omega-3s and lower your blood pressure. Drink this one right away because the chia seeds thicken the mixture as they sit in the liquid.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 3 cups cubed watermelon
- 1/2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and diced
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 4 kale leaves
- 4 Swiss chard leaves
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
MANGO MINT
Sweet mango and fresh mint will make your mouth very happy.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 1 mango, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 1 head romaine
- 1 bunch of fresh mint
- 5 or 6 springs fresh parsley, to taste
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
BERRY BASIL BLISS
Basil with three kinds of berries makes for a sophisticated take on a smoothie.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 1/2 cup raspberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1/2 cup blackberries
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
MELON AND HERBS
Sweet cantaloupe and savory cilantro are an unexpected, but very welcome, pairing.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 2 cups cubed cantaloupe
- 2 cups grapes
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 1 small bunch fresh parsley
- 1 small bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
TROPICAL GREENS
This is the kind of grees drink that goes really well with some sand, some sun, and the crash of waves…
Makes 1 to 2 (16-ounce) servings
- 1 cup papaya
- 2 bananas, peeled
- 1 cup firmly packeed spinach
- 3 Swiss chard leaves
- 1 cup coconut water
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
PEACHY GREENS
When peaches are in season, we rush to make this fruity green smoothie.
Makes about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 2 plums, pitted
- 1 peach, pitted
- 1 cucumber, peeled
- 1 head romaine
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup water or any nut milk
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
DANDELION BANANA DETOX
This is the kind of smoothie that makes people brag about how easy it is to detox.
Makes serving about 1 (16-ounce) serving
- 2 pears, cored and chopped
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1 cup dandelion green leaves
- 1 cup firmly packed spinach
- 1 head romaine
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
COCONUT MINT CHIP
This smoothie tastes like mint chip ice cream. Seriously.
- Makes 1 to 2 (16-ounce) servings
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled or meat from 1 raw, young Thai coconut
- 5 fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon caco nibs
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
LIME IN THE COCONUT
Grab a beach umbrella and start sipping.
Makes 1 to 2 (12-ounce) servings
- 1 cup coconut water
- Meat from 1 raw, young Thai coconut
- 1/2 avocado, pitted and peeled
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1/2 tablespoon spirulina powder
- 1/2 lime, peeled
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
TROPICAL GIGNER
Rich and creamy with a tropical twist and warm notes of ginger, this is a staff favorite.
Makes 1 to 2 (12-ounce) servings
- 2 cups almond or rice mil
- 1 banana, peeled
- 1 cup papaya, cubed or coarsely chopped
- 1 peach, peeled
- 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
PEACHES AND CINNAMON
Creamy banana, summery fruit, and cinnamon make this a delicious treat at any time of day.
Makes 1 to 2 (16-ounce) servings
- 2 cups almond or rice mil
- 2 peaches, pitted
- 10 strawberries
- 1 banana, peeled
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 3 or 4 ice cubes
ALMOND BUETTER CUP
This is luxurious enough to be served instead of dessert.
Makes 1 to 2 (12-ounce) servings
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons raw cacao powder
- 1 banana, peeled
- 3 tablespoons raw almond butter
- Pinch of cinnamon
- 3 or 3 ice cubes