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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
