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5 healthy smoothies that are easy to make at home

These fruit and veggie filled beverages take no time to blend up and taste even better than bottled versions.

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When trying to stick to healthy eating goals, many people will turn towards smoothies. Whether as a meal or snack, these portable drinks are a great way to increase your fruit and veggie intake. However, if you order one at a fancy smoothie place or get a premade version, it could be filled with ingredients you don’t need—and many more calories.

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Banana Chocolate Smoothie

This simple smoothie recipe tastes like a chocolate-covered banana, but it’s high in protein, has a fair amount of fiber and 100 percent guilt-free.

 Ingredients

  • 1 medium banana, frozen
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 cup water

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Berry Blast Smoothie

This fruity smoothie has almost half the fiber you need all day—which is great for digestion and lowering cholesterol. It’s also a great source of Vitamin C.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened frozen strawberries
  • ½ medium avocado
  • 1 scoop plain protein powder
  • ½ cup ice cubes
  • Water

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pineapple smoothie
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Tropical Colada Smoothie

A regular pina colada can have nearly 1,000 calories and is filled with added sugar. This alcohol-free alternative has just over 200 calories, but tastes just as tropically delicious.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup frozen mango chunks
  • ½ cup cubed pineapple
  • 1 scoop tropical or plain flavored protein powder
  • ½
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Sweet Green Smoothie

Green drinks don’t have to taste like a liquid salad. Oranges and bananas add sweetness to the kale in this recipe. Kale is also a nutritional powerhouse, containing over a daily serving of Vitamins A, C and K. It’s also an unexpected source of calcium.

Ingredients

  • ½ medium banana
  • 1 small orange,
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Watermelon Cooler

Watermelon, a perfect summer snack, gets a new twist when blended into a smoothie. The fruit is 91.5 percent water, adding some serious hydration to your blend.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped watermelon
  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • ½ banana
  • ½ cup almond milk, unsweetened
  • 1 cup ice cubes

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