18 Healthy Winter Smoothie Recipes
I put together a winter smoothie recipe round-up for you all today, as well as a few detox juices. I love the idea of keeping smoothie recipes seasonal and allowing the changes in the seasons to change up the usual breakfast routine.
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Winter is the perfect time to enjoy a delicious and healthy smoothie. This time of year you can find really great citrus and tropical fruits so those are a natural for winter smoothie recipes. But there are some other unexpected ingredients like pomegranate and cranberries around this time of year that are great to throw in the mix as well. Have fun choosing which one you’re going to try first.
Whether you’re looking for a quick, satisfying breakfast or a refreshing way to detox from the holidays, we’ve got you covered with this roundup of 18 Winter Smoothies. From Orange Creamsicle to Gingerbread, these winter smoothies are packed with flavor and nutrition to help you power through the colder months.
Recipes for Winter Smoothies
Adding dark leafy greens to your smoothies not only adds fiber and helps keep them lower in sugar, but they pack a big nutritional punch as well. This one features Swiss chard, cucumber, celery, avocado, pineapple, ginger and coconut milk and has no added sugar!
A raw vegan smoothie inspired by the flavors of a piña colada with banana in it, also known as a monkeylada. It’s refreshing, delicious, and will fulfill all your piña colada cravings without the alcohol.
This vanilla green protein smoothie has it all! It’s loaded with protein and spinach to keep you full, and bananas and almond milk help make it deliciously creamy. They are only about 200 calories and give you two servings of fruits and vegetables per each creamy glass.
Here’s a recipe for a simple green apple smoothie with kale and coconut milk. It is a healthy produce-forward snack or breakfast and a great way to start your day.
This delicious and colorful smoothie has cranberries, vanilla yogurt, clementine and ginger!
A skinny chocolate protein smoothie recipe for muscle recovery after a butt-kicking workout. How good doesn’t that sound? And guess what– it’s only 125 calories per shake and lactose-free.
This chocolate smoothie is so delicious you'd never guess there was avocado in it. It also contains coconut milk, dates, and shredded coconut.
This mint chocolate smoothie is packed with protein and tastes just like mint chocolate chip ice cream. It's the perfect way to satisfy a sweet tooth as well.
Ginger, cinnamon and molasses come together to create the perfect Gingerbread Smoothie that you'll want to drink all winter long.
This carrot with juice with mango and orange is the perfect way to kickstart your morning. It's so refreshing and is full of nutrients.
Yes, you read that right! Kumquat Mango Smoothie. And if you've never known what to do with kumquats before, now you do.
This smoothie has bananas and lots of frozen berries and is vegan, grain-free, soy-free, and nut-free.
Here is an easy 5 ingredient smoothie you'll be making on repeat. It's made with banana, Greek yogurt, vanilla, and orange.
Similar to the Orange Creamsicle Smoothie, this Blood Orange Smoothie also has banana and Greek yogurt in it. It's the perfect balance between sweet and tart.
Why made one smoothie when you can make two?! These two smoothies go hand in hand and are so incredible. They're great as a mid-day pick-me-up or even as a dessert.
This Green Smoothie with Kale is a great Holiday detox drink. It's made with mango, grapes, kale, banana, and Greek yogurt.
This Pear, Honey, and Avocado Smoothie is paleo-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free and delicious. It’s a great way to start your day because it’s loaded with fiber and healthy fat, AND you get your fruits and vegetables all in one shot!
Who doesn't want to indulge in a chai-flavored drink in the winter? This chai-spiced smoothie is made with persimmons, fresh ginger and coconut milk.
More Breakfast Recipes to Try
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18 Healthy Winter Smoothie Recipes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings, 2 cups each 1x
Description
When the cold weather produce of winter is what’s best I like to change up what smoothies I make. That’s why I rounded up these 18 healthy winter smoothie recipes. If there was one recipe from this round up to try, it’s this Fruit & Kombucha Smoothie. Kombucha, which is a sweet tart lightly effervescent fermented tea, blends into this fruit and Greek yogurt smoothie, for a probiotic-rich breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup Kombucha, any flavor
- 1 cup Greek yogurt, vanilla or plain
Instructions
Puree banana, mango, kombucha and Greek yogurt. In a blender until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
out of curiosity, Are these smoothies Warm or Cold, cause I know it says Winter Smoothies.
They are all cold. They are winter smoothies because they are made with ingredients that are in season in the winter.
BAH do I have to be healthy again alreadyyy?! uch I guess those days are fast approaching, but this list is making me feel much better – Pinning for Jan! xx
My gosh, all these look amazing! Thank you heaps for including my Mint Chocolate Green Smoothie! Pinned!
Thanks so much Taylor. I love your smoothie and your photos are so pretty!
Smoothies are such a great feel good food! There are so many tasty recipes here, I can’t decide which one to start with!
I totally agree. Thanks so much Meg for coming by.
It is exciting to see so many different winter smoothie recipes 🙂 Thanks for featuring mine, too!
I love your “green thickie” Mira! I am glad to have included it. Thanks for stopping by to see the round-up.