30 Cool Smoothies

We've pretty much seen it all - any vegetable or fruit seems to be turned into a smoothie these days. For a healthy smoothie it's a great way to sneak extra veggies (and vitamins!) into your day. They can also satisfy a sweet tooth if you go for the more dessert-style smoothies. Just a few ingredients and a blender and you've got yourself a smoothie. Check out some of the delicious ingredient combinations in these smoothies - from healthy veggies to candy bars!

I initially decided to try this because my garden was producing mad kale (before the caterpillars destroyed it – boo) and I was looking for new ways to use it. I figured, worst case scenario, I dump it out and only waste a few ingredients. Much to my surprise I not only enjoyed it, but actually prefer it to my old standby green smoothie.

This simple, scrumptious layered smoothie highlights summer produce at the peak of perfection. If you have a high-powered blender, you can leave the apricot skin on; it should puree right along with everything else.

I credit the blueberries for giving this smoothie such a superb blueberry flavor, of course, but the addition of lemon zest, vanilla yogurt, and raw, uncooked oats really takes it from blueberry smoothie to blueberry muffin smoothie.

A delicious combination of berry, citrus and tropical flavors. The yogurt is optional but it adds a nice touch of creaminess to the smoothie.

This healthy chocolate avocado smoothie is super quick, simple and ultra creamy! Doesn’t taste a bit like avocados and can also be made as pudding. Naturally gluten-free, paleo, with vegan + dairy-free options.

Much closer to a milkshake than our typical smoothies, this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie is made rich and creamy by adding frozen bananas.

This delicious smoothie is quick and easy to make. It’s especially great on a hectic day – like today. You just place fruits in blender with water, blend until smooth and it's ready. I used water instead of milk, but you can easily substitute your favorite non-dairy milk (coconut milk, almond milk). I freeze my bananas and pineapple in chunks so I can grab and go.

This bright red blend of beets, berries and apple is the perfect smoothie for extra energy and vitamins. The vibrant color will bring a glow to your skin.

This Cashew Apple Green Smoothie takes a bite out of the hunger monster, so I can make it to dinnertime without feeling ravenous. Green smoothies for the win!

This recipe for Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie is creamy, dreamy and tastes like a rich milkshake, but it's good for you and perfect after a workout!

Four simple ingredients and your blender. Great for a breakfast drink or a healthier way to satisfy a sweet tooth.

Sweet strawberries (also seasonal this time of year) and tart rhubarb pair perfectly together so I whipped them up in this seasonal smoothie.

This is one of those five minute breakfasts that you can make quickly as you are running out the door and take with you so you get some good nutrition in your body, but it will leave you with a sweet tasting memory throughout your day.

The creamy texture is like a sweet, nutty milkshake, and insanely delicious.

Cool and refreshingly light smoothie made of thirst-quenching coconut water, strawberries and freshly cut watermelon.

This smoothie is not only healthy and super-quick to make but with its whimsical layering it can also score you those special ooohs and aaaahs from your guests.

Inspired by its strawberry pina colada cocktail cousin, this vegan (and, yes, alcohol-free) smoothie is sure to whisk you away to somewhere tropical - at least, in your mind. Feel free to sub orange juice for the pineapple juice if that's all you have around.

Cashew butter makes this chocolate banana smoothie extra thick and delicious. Add some protein powder for a more filling snack or breakfast option.

I stopped by a smoothie stand and asked what was on the menu. "Anything you'd like, but banana is delicious," said the man, smiling with a blender in hand. "Just banana?" I asked. The cart stood overflowing with exotic fruits. Banana alone sounded unimpressive, but he seemed confident in his recommendation. We chatted as he threw in the ingredients: some type of milk, a small bit of cocoa, and huge chunks of banana and ice. "Enjoy!" he said with an even bigger grin. I did. It was the most delicious smoothie I have ever had. Pure banana, subtly sweet and milky rich.

Kale, mint, and pineapple make up these delicious green smoothies

This is not a super sweet smoothie, but very filling and earthy with the quinoa and thyme. Add any liquid sweetener such as maple syrup or agave to taste if you don’t have simple syrup on hand.

This creamy, caffeinated vegan smoothie makes for a perfect morning pick-me-up. Hint: be sure to plan ahead! For best results, the banana and the coffee should both be frozen.

You only need 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make this healthy smoothie!

Tropical fruits provide a wonderful palette to imitate candy corn in smoothie layers. Pineapple for yellow, papaya for orange and coconut for white. Once stirred together they become a poor man’s trip to ‘the Islands’ as my Grandmother used to refer to Hawaii.

This smoothie brings in my two favorite smoothie berries – blueberries and raspberries – and adds another favorite to the mix. Tea.

A fun way to use up leftover Kit Kat candy bars.

It’s refreshing from the cucumber, sweet from the mango, and spicy from the fresh ginger. We added a full 2 tablespoons (you know I like it spicy), but feel free to dial it back if you’d like. Just, please, don’t leave out the ginger. It’s what makes this smoothie sing.

High in calcium, fiber, manganese, magnesium, potassium, riboflavin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E, its impressive nutritional profile and bright-pink hue immediately reminded me of the Energizer Bunny.

If you want this to have more of a frozen texture, you can freeze the pineapple chunks for an hour or so before you make the smoothie.

If you like apple pie, you'll love this smoothie. Vanilla frozen yogurt, applesauce, and spices are combined to make a tasty beverage.