A late-night, followed by a ringing alarm clock you wish you could just ignore…whenever you need to get your brain and body going in the morning, try one of these stimulating smoothies.
Margo True
1 /9Annabelle Breakey
The Ultimate Citrus Smoothie
It’s like sunshine in a glass. Pop a banana in the freezer the night before and you’ll be good to go.
2 /9Annabelle Breakey
Pineapple Guava (Feijoa) and Strawberry Smoothie
Do you know about pineapple guavas? If not, this is a suave introduction to a fabulous fruit (also called feijoa). They’re in season in the West from late summer through December.
3 /9Annabelle Breakey
Cucumber Smoothies
If you’ve ever been to a Turkish restaurant and had an exhilaratingly tart, herby yogurt drink called ayran, you’ll recognize the inspiration for this recipe. Even if you haven’t, it’s delicious.
4 /9Dan Goldberg
Layered Fruit Smoothie
You are reclining in your private cabana on the beach, and a polite attendant hands you one of these. Then you wake up. Guess what? You can still make the smoothie of your dreams!
5 /9Iain Bagwell
Cran-Berry Green-Tea Smoothie
You don’t have to wait for fall for the great juicy-tart flavor of cranberries. Buy a frozen pack and create this invigorating, healthful smoothie.
6 /9Leigh Beisch
Raspberry Smoothie
We like to call this our entry-level smoothie: Just 4 ingredients and easy to change up, depending on what fruit you have around. It’ll have you bouncing in your slippers.
7 /9Annabelle Breakey
Brazilian “Lemonade”
Despite the title, this smooth, creamy, delectable drink is a smoothie at heart.
8 /9Thomas J. Story
Blueberry Açaí Smoothie Bowl
This smoothie bowl is a satisfying, superfood-rich breakfast. Watch how to quickly whip it up for your morning meal and customize it with your toppings of choice.
9 /9Erin Kunkel
Avocado and Spinach Smoothie
Protein-packed and totally delicious, this smoothie has nut butter, spinach, avocados, hemp seeds, and the option to add a scoop of protein powder. Starting your day with a tall glass of this green concoction is guaranteed to keep you fueled and focused.