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8 Smoothies Worth Waking Up For

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 /9 Annabelle 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 /9 Annabelle 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 /9 Annabelle 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 /9 Dan 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 /9 Iain 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 /9 Leigh 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 /9 Annabelle Breakey

Brazilian “Lemonade”

Despite the title, this smooth, creamy, delectable drink is a smoothie at heart.

8 /9 Thomas 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 /9 Erin 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.