Smoothies are all the rage nowadays especially amongst those who are trying to lose weight, but if this is your first time to make smoothies and are not really sure where to start, you can always begin with staple smoothies that come highly recommended by those in the health industry. The best thing about smoothies is that you only need fresh ingredients, blender, and you are done. These recipes are easy to get from your local grocery and will only take you a few minutes to blend.

Classic green smoothie

Looking at a glass of green smoothie and you’re probably thinking that it’s not going to taste any good. But before you turn your nose up on this drink, you might want to give it a try first. What’s great about this smoothie is that it’s going to be sweet and well-balanced as long as you do it right. You will need 1 frozen banana, 1 cup of unsweetened milk such as soy or almond, 1 cup of greens like kale, spinach, or collard, and honey or maple syrup. Blend all the ingredients until you achieve the desired consistency. Transfer the mixture to a glass and drink.

Healthy chocolate avocado smoothie

Here is another smoothie recipe that is worth trying out. You will need 1 ½ cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 1 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of honey, ½ avocado, pitted and scooped out, and 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder or cacao. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Orange dreamsicle smoothie

Can’t get your hands on your favorite ice cream yet? The good news is that this smoothie is going to make you taste your frozen treat with every sip that you make. It’s best that you have the high powered blender for this recipe since there are orange slices included. You will need a frozen banana, ½ cup of plain Greek yogurt, 1 cup of unsweetened milk like soy, almond, and the like, 1 orange, peeled, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup for taste. Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until all the ingredients are blended perfectly.

Strawberry mint smoothie

Strawberries are loaded with antioxidants that can protect you against free radicals which is why this is a great smoothie to try. You will need 2 cups of sliced strawberries, 1 6oz of honey yogurt, 20 fresh mint leaves, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a handful of ice. Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until they are smooth. Transfer into a glass and drink.

Chocolate peanut butter smoothie

Do you want to drink your dessert without feeling guilty? Well, the chocolate peanut butter smoothie is going to be amazing. This will require 1 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter, 1 cup of unsweetened milk, 1 to 3 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder, and honey or maple syrup. Combine all ingredients in your blender and blend until smooth. Drink afterwards.

Blueberry oatmeal smoothie

Another smoothie recipe that is worth trying out is the blueberry oatmeal smoothie. Oatmeal is rich in fiber while blueberries are good for keeping free radicals at bay. In this recipe, you will need a cup of blueberries, 2 dates, pitted, 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed meal, ¼ cup of almond butter, ½ cup of gluten free oats, and 1 ½ cup of almond milk. Put all the ingredients in your blender and blend until they are smooth. You can then transfer the contents to a glass so you can drink it for the rest of the morning.