Few ways are as deliciously easy to lose weight than throwing some fruits and veggies into a juicer or blender and drinking up all of its fiber, vitamins, and yumminess. If you’re wondering which are thebest fruits for smoothies, or how tofreeze veggies and fruits for smoothies,and whether they are healthy for you (answer—yes, as long as you’re not adding ice cream or much sugar!), as well as some gooddetox drinks,you’ve come to the right place. We’ve selected a few below that we love and drink constantly and think you will, too!
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RecipeGolden Smoothie
This bright smoothie is the perfect morning pick-me-up with help from the turmeric and ginger. -
RecipeBlackberry-Sage Water
The idea here is a DIY flavored water: healthier and less expensive than those enhanced waters you see at the supermarket. In this version, sage adds complexity to deep, dark blackberry purée. > -
RecipeHealthy Apple-Watercress Tonic
Watercress’s bracing vibrancy makes it an invigorating addition to green juice, especially when paired with a tart apple. A sweeter apple will make a more mellow juice. If you don’t have a juicer, you can make this in a blender and strain it. -
RecipeBeet-Berry Smoothie Bowl
This beautiful red bowl packs a nutritional punch with help from the beets, hemp seeds, and yogurt. -
RecipeHomemade Apple Cider
Making your own apple cider is admittedly pretty labor-intensive, but it can be a fun weekend project. Blending three varieties (look for whatever heirloom varieties are local to you) imbues the cider with a complexity and roundness that’s more than the sum of its parts. At the farmer’s market, you can score an apple bargain of ugly or mealy fruit, but avoid the rotten specimens fallen from the tree that are more bruise than flesh. -
RecipeStrawberry-Orange-Vanilla Breakfast Smoothie
You’ll be surprised to taste how smooth, creamy, and tangy this dairy-free smoothie is. The secret is protein-packed tofu. Not only do we like this for breakfast, but we’ve also been known to whip one up in the test kitchen during a busy day of recipe testing. -
RecipeWatermelon-Basil Water
Tempted by the colorful array of flavored waters at the supermarket? They’re often just glorified soft drinks without the carbonation. It’s much healthier (and less expensive) to make your own. In this version, a tart squeeze of lime and a floral hint of basil brighten up watermelon’s natural sweetness. No watermelon in the market? Use frozen. -
RecipeCoffee Banana Smoothie
Don’t warm your leftover coffee in the microwave; save it for this easy afternoon pick-me-up. This smoothie is the perfect way to use cold coffee and have something sweet to get you to dinner.
