3 not boring & healthy smoothie recipes to kick off your New Year

Many people will be trying to jump-start their new year by resolving to eat healthier this week.

One of the easiest ways for busy people to improve their diet is to get on a healthy smoothie routine.

You might think ‘bland’ and ‘boring’ when you think about smoothies, but they don’t have to be!

Get 2021 off to a healthy start with these delicious smoothie recipes…


Green Detox Smoothie (from Damn Delicious)

Serves 4

Ingredients

  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 cups baby kale
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 1 medium green apple, chopped
  • 1 cup frozen sliced banana
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon honey

Pomegranate Beet Citrus Smoothie With Mint and Ginger (from One Green Planet)

Serves 5-6

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups beet juice
  • 2 cups pomegranate arils
  • 2 whole lemons peeled
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves packed
  • 3 cups ice

Mango Lassi Protein Smoothie (From BlueOsa)

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup frozen mango chunks
  • 3/4 cup (one 6-ounce container) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
  • Dash of vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon chopped pistachios (for topping)