With the new year comes promises of healthier eating, detoxing and all the other buzzwords we incorporate for the first two weeks of January before falling off the wagon and hitting up the drive-thru.
But healthy diets don’t have to be boring or unappealing. Take green drinks, for instance. With these new recipes and flavor combinations, healthy juice blends and smoothies have never tasted so good. Really.
Ultimate green power juice
Ginger and parsley make this green juice a great way to start your day, since ginger is known to calm your stomach.
Almond butter-spinach smoothie
Adding almonds to your smoothie adds tons of protein, keeping you fuller longer.
Spicy green juice
Throw in a serrano or jalapeño pepper, and spice up your morning routine with this spicy green juice.
Green Orange Julius smoothie
If you’re a fan of Orange Julius, then this green smoothie version is a healthier solution to your sugar cravings.
Green juice (without a juicer!)
If you don’t have an expensive juicer, then this recipe for green juice is just what you need.
Banana, chia and spinach smoothie
This banana, chia and spinach smoothie is packed with chia seeds, and they add fiber and texture to your drinks.
Mango-cucumber juice
A simple two-ingredient blend is easy to make and very refreshing, like this mango-cucumber juice.
Green energy smoothie
Smoothies pack natural energy, and we’re loving this green energy smoothie.
Watermelon and aloe vera juice
It might be red, but watermelon juice with aloe vera packs plenty of green power.
Cucumber, pear and kale juice
Putting kale into everything is our thing, so this cucumber, pear and kale restore juice is right up our alley.
Minty green detox juice
We love the addition of flavorful herbs to juices, like in this minty green detox juice.
Green smoothie with peanut butter and banana
This green smoothie with peanut butter and banana has enough protein to keep you full until lunch.
Super-green juice
When you need a quick boost of energy, this super-green juice is the one to drink.
Lean, green, nutrient machine
We’re loving the idea of adding bell peppers and cilantro to this green juice.
Pear, mango and spinach juice
This juice is great when you’re feeling hungry, since the fiber in the spinach and mango will fill you up.
Rainbow chard-banana smoothie
It’s not all about kale and spinach. Try using rainbow chard next time to make this greens-banana smoothie.
Kale-pineapple smoothie
The hearty kale combined with pineapple in this smoothie offers great nutritional benefits and natural sweetness.
Green goddess juice
Green goddess juice, a favorite of many and one of the healthiest versions around.
Persimmon and medjool date smoothie
Favorite winter fruits make this persimmon and date smoothie a gorgeous take on a classic green drink.
Green apple energizer
A great balance of flavors is achieved in this green apple energizer thanks to the cucumber and tart green apples.
Pineapple, orange and banana green smoothie
Bananas add great texture to your smoothie, like in this pineapple, orange and banana green drink.
Homemade V8 juice
Another not-green drink, but homemade V8 juice is packed with green power and plenty of veggies.
Green monster smoothie
A classic, this green monster smoothie is a must for your healthy-recipe box.
Tropical green smoothie
Forget the snow and travel (at least in your mind), and head to the tropics with this tropical green smoothie.
Low-carb avocado-green tea smoothie
Avocado fans, you’ll love the idea of making an avocado-green tea smoothie.
Cold buster green smoothie
Give your immune system a boost with this cold buster green smoothie.
Berry green smoothie
There’s a cup of spinach hiding in this berry green smoothie.
Green go-to juice
Everyone needs a quick recipe for green go-to juice, and this one fits the bill of health.
Detox smoothie
Clean out your system of all those holiday toxins with this detox smoothie.
Almond-coffee green smoothie
Add a boost of caffeine with this almond-coffee green smoothie.
Cancun green juice
The addition of nopals (cactus leaves) and parsley gives this Cancun green juice added hydration and flavor.
Just peachy green smoothie
Can’t find fresh peaches to make this peachy green smoothie? Use canned or frozen.
Cactus smoothie
How unique does this cactus smoothie look?
Gluten-free green juice
Wondering why the need for a gluten-free green juice? Some store-bought juices contain gluten-laden additives.
Mango-banana green smoothie
We love that this mango-banana green smoothie has the addition of hempseeds.
Apple-ginger green smoothie
Grab all those apples from the market to make this apple-ginger green smoothie a success.
Post-holiday smoothie
After all that indulging, this smoothie packed with kale, cilantro, avocado and apple is a must.
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Keep this list of tasty green drinks handy all year long.
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