12 Refreshing Smoothies for Every Month

January: Tropical Citrus Smoothie

In a blender, blend until smooth 1 peeled clementine, 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks, 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks, 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk drink, 2 teaspoons light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon each ground turmeric and grated lime zest, and 1 teaspoon lime juice. Pour into a glass and garnish with a clementine slice.

February: Dragon Fruit Smoothie

Soak 1 tablespoon chia seeds in water for 5 minutes; drain. In a blender, puree 1 cup frozen dragon fruit chunks, 1 peeled and sliced ​​Bartlett pear, 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries, 1 tablespoon each lime juice and honey, and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger until smooth; stir in the chia seeds. Pour into a glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

March: Green Smoothie

Blend 2 cups chopped mixed greens (such as kale, spinach, and/or Swiss chard), 1 1/2 cups cold coconut water, 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, 1 peeled and chopped green apple, 1/2 an avocado, 2 teaspoons each green vegetable powder (superfood), honey or agave, grated fresh ginger, and lemon juice, and 1 cup ice until smooth. Pour into a glass.

April: Spiced Carrot Smoothie

In a blender, blend until smooth 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3), 1/2 cup each frozen banana slices and cottage cheese, 1/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a pinch of nutmeg, and 1 cup ice. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with cinnamon.

May: Strawberry Margarita Smoothie

Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge; coat with chili powder-lime seasoning. Blend 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, 3/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup aloe juice, and 1/4 cup frozen margarita mix with lime until smooth. Pour into a glass and garnish with strawberries.

June: Blueberry Granola Smoothie

In a blender, blend 2 cups frozen blueberries, 1 cup oat milk, 1/4 cup granola, 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with granola.

July: Peach-Raspberry Smoothie

Peel the orange and cut into quarters. Grate the rim of a glass with one of the orange segments; top with crushed freeze-dried strawberries. Make the peach layer: Blend the orange segments, 1 1/2 cups frozen sliced ​​peaches, 1 cup peach nectar, and 1 teaspoon light honey in a blender until smooth, adding up to 1/4 cup peach nectar if needed. Pour into a glass. Make the raspberry layer: Blend 1/2 cup frozen raspberries, 1/3 cup raspberry sorbet, 1 teaspoon light honey, and 1/3 cup water in a blender until smooth. Pour over the peach layer.

August: Tomato-Watermelon Smoothie

Blend until smooth 1/2 cup each finely chopped tomatoes and cherry tomatoes, 3/4 cup frozen watermelon cubes, 1/2 cup frozen sliced ​​strawberries, 2 large basil leaves, 1 tablespoon honey, and a small pinch of salt. Pour into a glass and garnish with a watermelon wedge.

September: Chocolate Oatmeal Smoothie

In a blender, puree 1/4 cup rolled oats or rolled oats until finely ground, about 10 seconds. Add 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk with vanilla, 2 tablespoons each tahini and dark chocolate chips, 3 Medjool dates (pitted and torn), 1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon and vanilla, a pinch of salt, and 2 cups ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a glass, sprinkle with chopped dark chocolate chips and a pinch of salt.

October: Pumpkin Latte Smoothie

Freeze 1 cup cold brew coffee in an ice cube tray. Blend the frozen coffee and 1/2 cup ice with 3/4 cup store-bought pumpkin puree, 1 small frozen banana, sliced, 2/3 cup milk, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix until smooth. Pour into a glass and swirl in 2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt with a spoon.

November: Cranberry Apple Smoothie

Puree in a blender until smooth 1 frozen, peeled and sliced ​​Gala apple, 3/4 cup apple cider or juice, 1/3 cup frozen cranberries, 2 tablespoons applesauce, 2 teaspoons honey, a pinch of salt, and 3-5 ice cubes. Pour into a glass and top with apple slices.

December: Spiced Chocolate Smoothie

In a blender, blend 3/4 cup chocolate oat milk, 1 frozen sliced ​​banana, 2 tablespoons each chocolate protein powder and chocolate nut butter, 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, a pinch each of cinnamon and cayenne pepper, and 1 cup ice until smooth. Pour into a glass and top with marshmallow fluff and cacao nibs.