7 Perfect Smoothies to Jump Start Your Day ...

1. Green Tea Smoothie

Green tea is the perfect ingredient to add to your smoothies to jump start your day. Green tea is great to kick start your metabolism and the addition of honey and bananas makes this smoothie just as delicious as it is healthy.

Ingredients:
1 frozen banana
½ large honeydew melon, cut into chunks
¾ cup strong brewed green tea
1 teaspoon honey
¼ cup almond milk
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****Directions:**
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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****Source: **eatliverun.com

2. Banana Oat Smoothie

If oats are more of your morning diet staple, this banana oat smoothie is perfect for you. The fiber in oats will fill you up and keep you satisfied until lunch time, and they support healthy digestion so you will feel great all day.

Ingredients:
¼ cup oats
½ cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 banana, cut into thirds
½ cup fat-free yogurt
2 teaspoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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****Directions:**
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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****Source: **marthastewart.com

3. Tofu Fruit Smoothie

Even if you are lactose-intolerant, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some delicious smoothies to jump start your day. This smoothie replaces milk and yogurt with silken tofu and white grape juice for a delicious dairy-free option.

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen milk berries
½ cup white grape juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
1 package light silken tofu
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****Directions:**
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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****Source: **myrecipes.com

4. Coffee & Banana Smoothie

If you are like me and need caffeine just to get yourself out of bed, check out this coffee and banana smoothie. The banana is a delicious option but the caffeine boost will give you the energy you need to keep going all day long.

Ingredients:
1 sliced peeled banana
1 cup low-fat milk
½ cup cold black coffee
2 teaspoons sugar
½ cup ice
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****Directions:**
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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****Source: **health.com

5. Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

For all those chocoholics out there, you need to check out this chocolate cherry smoothie. It combines the health benefits of honey and cherries with the delicious taste of chocolate. It is a perfect way to get your sweet-tooth fix while still getting the nutrients that the perfect morning smoothie should provide.

Ingredients:
¼ cup frozen unsweetened sweet cherries
½ cup sugar free vanilla yogurt
¼ cup non-fat milk
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
4 ice cubes
1 teaspoon honey

Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Stir in honey if desired.

**Source: **food.com

6. Orange-Berry Smoothie

This smoothie is perfect for summertime when oranges and raspberries are in season. Produce in season is much fresher and tastier, adding to the deliciousness of this kick-start smoothie.

Ingredients:
3 oranges, cut into chunks
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen raspberries

Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.

**Source: **mindbodygreen.com

7. Kale, Pineapple, and Almond-Milk Smoothie

Kale is probably one of the best things to add to a morning smoothie. It is low in calories, high in fiber, and has no fat. Plus it is filled with antioxidants. The best part about this smoothie is you only taste the delicious fruit, which makes it sweet and tasty.

Ingredients:
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 cup packed chopped kale
½ cup pineapple juice
½ cup diced pineapple
1 banana

Directions:
Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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****Source: **wholeliving.com

No matter what your taste is, there is a smoothie out there for you. You can mix all of your favorite fruits and veggies together for a delicious morning concoction. What did you think of these smoothies to jump start your day? What are you favorite smoothie ingredients? Do you think smoothies are a great morning drink?

Sources: chealth.canoe.ca