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12 Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Get You Through 2016

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Fri, January 1, 2016 at 4:28 PM UTC

12 Seasonal Smoothies — Take advantage of fresh, seasonal ingredients to create healthy and satisfying breakfast smoothies all year round. And if you happen to crave, say, July’s smoothie in January, go for it anyway: When certain ingredients aren’t in season, you can always rely on frozen alternatives.

January: Green Smoothie — This pretty green smoothie is packed with fiber, vitamin C and lutein (which may be good for eyesight). Keep frozen grapes in your freezer so you can whirl this up in a pinch for breakfast or for a healthy refresher any time of day. **Get the Recipe>>**

February: Red Berry-and-Beet Smoothie — When fresh berries aren’t in season, use frozen berries in drinks like this brilliantly colored, high-fiber smoothie. The beet adds a wonderful earthiness plus antioxidants and fiber. **Get the Recipe>>**

March: Carrot-Pineapple Smoothie — The combination of beta-carotene-packed carrots and vitamin-rich pineapple is a delicious and healthy one in this refreshing smoothie. Freezing carrot juice cuts out the need to add regular ice cubes, and we love using dried dates as a natural sweetener. **Get the Recipe>>**

April: Strawberry-Green Tea Smoothie — The combination of sweet strawberries, tangy lime, and earthy mint and green tea makes this smoothie balanced and refreshing. It’s packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and if you keep green tea ice cubes in your freezer you can make it in a flash! **Get the Recipe>>**

May: Mango, Coconut and Chia Smoothie — This tropical-inspired smoothie is loaded with vitamin C and also delivers a fair amount of potassium. Chia seeds are packed with fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and they add a texture that makes this smoothie reminiscent of bubble tea. **Get the Recipe>>**

June: Peachy Oat Smoothie — There are few things in life that are as glorious as a juicy, ripe summer peach. This smoothie combines peaches with heart-healthy oats that are plumped and softened in hot water to add body and creaminess. **Get the Recipe>>**

July: Blueberry-Almond Smoothie — Roasted almonds add body and toasty flavor to this smoothie that’s loaded with fiber and vitamin C. **Get the Recipe>>**

August: Watermelon-and-Cucumber Smoothie — This uber-refreshing smoothie is loaded with vitamin C, thanks to its watermelon. Keep chunks of watermelon in your freezer all summer long so you can blend this up anytime. **Get the Recipe>>**

September: Apple-Nut Smoothie — This fiber-packed smoothie is a perfect afterschool snack. Try a tablespoon of wheat germ instead of the peanuts for a nut-free alternative (nutrients will change). **Get the Recipe>>**

October: Pumpkin-Ginger Smoothie — This fiber-packed smoothie gets its tang from a healthy dose of low-fat yogurt and a splash of apple cider vinegar. It’s a welcome change from the rich pumpkin desserts that tempt us during the fall months. **Get the Recipe>>**

November: Cran-Sicle Smoothie — This tangy smoothie is a perfect way to use up leftover cranberries from your holiday celebrations. It gets a touch of sweetness from maple syrup, and wheat germ gives it a nutty note as well as a dose of iron, zinc, and B and E vitamins. **Get the Recipe>>**

December: Banana Nog Smoothie — Loaded with fiber and low in fat, this holiday-inspired smoothie is a satisfying alternative to eggnog. We use dried dates to add some natural sweetness. **Get the Recipe>>**

We’ve got satisfying, seasonal smoothies for every month of the year.

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