Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies 22 Refreshing Smoothies to Support Heart Health By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 28, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Reviewed by Dietitian Maria Laura Haddad-Garcia Maria Laura is EatingWell's senior nutrition & news editor. As part of the nutrition team, she edits and assigns nutrition-related content and provides nutrition reviews for articles. Maria Laura is a trained dietitian, almond butter lover and food enthusiast with over seven years of experience in nutrition counseling. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Ali Redmond These refreshing smoothies are perfect for breakfast or a snack on a warm day. Each drink is not only quick and easy to make, but also contains less than 2 grams of saturated fat and 360 grams of sodium per serving, aligning with a heart-healthy eating pattern. Featured ingredients, such as avocados, berries, nuts and yogurt, are packed with nutrients like fiber, antioxidants and probiotics that help support your heart health. Recipes like our Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are delicious shakes you’ll love again and again. 01 of 22 Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie EatingWell This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients: yogurt, fruit juice and frozen fruit. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring. View Recipe 02 of 22 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Ali Redmond Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in. View Recipe 03 of 22 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. View Recipe 04 of 22 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! View Recipe 05 of 22 Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie With plenty of protein from both tofu and soymilk, this banana-split-inspired breakfast smoothie will keep you satisfied until lunchtime. View Recipe 06 of 22 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too. View Recipe 07 of 22 Good Green Tea Smoothie This green smoothie is packed with grapes, spinach, green tea and avocado. A touch of honey adds sweetness. View Recipe 08 of 22 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront. View Recipe 09 of 22 Pineapple Smoothie A touch of pineapple-orange juice concentrate adds even more pineapple flavor to this refreshing smoothie. View Recipe 10 of 22 Make-Ahead Smoothie Freezer Packs Smoothies are a great healthy breakfast for kids, but busy parents know there's no time for all that chopping and measuring in the morning rush. Make these easy DIY smoothie packs ahead of time and stash them in your freezer until you're ready to whir up a fruit-filled meal or snack kids will love. This makes enough for a workweek's worth of smoothies! View Recipe 11 of 22 Mango-Passion Fruit Smoothie Tangy passion fruit pairs well with mango in this tropical-flavored smoothie. View Recipe 12 of 22 Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie Strawberry and watermelon combine in this easy, 4-ingredient healthy fruit smoothie recipe. View Recipe 13 of 22 Watermelon-Mango Smoothie This satisfying fruit smoothie recipe has only four ingredients for a quick and easy healthy breakfast on the go. View Recipe 14 of 22 Strawberry-Almond Smoothie Almond milk, tofu and strawberries combine in this simple and satisfying smoothie. View Recipe 15 of 22 Thermos-Ready Smoothie This healthy smoothie recipe is a protein and fiber-rich drink to go. View Recipe 16 of 22 Wake-Up Smoothie With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein. View Recipe 17 of 22 Creamsicle Breakfast Smoothie Though it tastes like those iconic vanilla-and-orange popsicles, this creamsicle breakfast smoothie recipe is a balanced breakfast with carbohydrates, protein and, thanks to the addition of coconut water, essential electrolytes. Coconut water serves up more than 10 percent of your daily dose of potassium--an electrolyte you lose through sweat--in every cup, making it a great hydrator for light workouts. Plus, this creamy orange-mango smoothie only contains about 30 mg of sodium per cup, whereas sports drinks usually deliver about 110 mg of sodium per cup. View Recipe 18 of 22 Blueberry-Cranberry Smoothie Ready to try kefir? We use it in place of yogurt in this healthy smoothie recipe packed with berries and banana. View Recipe 19 of 22 Cherry-Pineapple Smoothie EatingWell Cherries contain vitamin E, vitamin C and polyphenols, nutrients that may help reduce inflammation in the body. The tart pomegranate-cherry juice pairs well with crushed pineapple and creamy yogurt. View Recipe 20 of 22 Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie Red lentils give this smoothie a plant-based protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, try using unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk. View Recipe 21 of 22 Berry & Flax Smoothie For the prettiest color, use a mixture of berries with a lot of blueberries in this healthy smoothie recipe. Flaxseed oil adds heart-healthy omega-3 fats, making this a serious power smoothie. View Recipe 22 of 22 Green Tea-Fruit Smoothie Start your day with a burst of antioxidants in this energizing healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit