The San Diego Drink this post-workout: Not only do the tropical flavors of mango, bananas, and coconut provide a pick-me-up but the pea protein helps build lean muscle. SERVINGS: 4 2 c mango chunks 2 bananas, frozen and broken into chunks 2 c spinach 2 Tbsp shredded coconut 1 c ice 2 ½ c unsweetened almond coconut milk blend 2 Tbsp pea protein powder (optional)
BLEND all ingredients until smooth. NUTRITION (per serving): 300 cal, 10 g pro, 38 g carb, 6 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 14 g fat, 10 g sat fat, 120 mg sodium Candice Kumai, chef and author of Clean Green Drinks
Green Detox Smoothie The lime, apples, and spinach work together to boost the body’s natural ability to flush out toxins and reduce inflammation, while the antioxidants in kiwi and celery fight free radicals. SERVINGS: 1 1 apple, diced 2 kiwi, peeled and diced Juice from 1 lime 1 handful spinach 1 stalk celery 1 tsp honey Ice BLEND all ingredients together. NUTRITION (per serving): 250 cal, 3 g pro, 63 g carb, 11 g fiber, 42 g sugars, 1.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 50 mg sodium —Elysian Spa at the Waldorf Astoria Chicago
Green Goddess Drink to your health—and beauty. Parsley is a great diuretic to help you beat bloat, while spinach contains compounds called glycoglycerolipids that may have anti-cancer properties. The juice is also a rich source of vitamins A and C, which promote skin health. SERVINGS: 1 10 spinach leaves 1 stalk celery ½ cucumber ½ c parsley PUT all ingredients through a juicer. Chill with ice if desired. NUTRITION (per serving): 25 cal, 2 g pro, 7 g carb, 0 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 0.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 41 mg sodium —The BodyHoliday spa resort in St. Lucia
Skin Tonic Juice This sip helps give your skin that healthy, dewy look. The cucumber is hydrating and contains silica, a mineral known for its skin-toning benefits. SERVINGS: 1 1 cucumber ½ lemon 1 c purslane (or another green, like spinach or kale) ½ mango Handful of cilantro
PUT all ingredients through a juicer, alternating between harder foods (cucumber, mango) and leafy vegetables (purslane, cilantro). NUTRITION (per serving): 105 cal, 4 g pro, 29 g carb, 0.5 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 30 mg sodium —Katrine van Wyk
Tropical Greens Delight Combining vitamin C–rich pineapple and lime with spinach helps enhance absorption of the iron found in the leafy greens. The cayenne pepper provides a kick thanks to the metabolism-revving compound capsaicin. SERVINGS: 2
1 c frozen mango chunks 1 c frozen pineapple chunks 1½ c unsweetened coconut water 1 c leafy greens (baby spinach, kale, or collard greens) ¼ c lime juice ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional) BLEND all ingredients for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth. Divide between two glasses. NUTRITION (per serving): 140 cal, 3 g pro, 33 g carb, 5 g fiber, 24 g sugars, 1 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 200 mg sodium —Julieanna Hever, MS, RD.
Chocolate Almond Butter In A Cup Almond butter and hemp seeds pack in healthy fats, including brain- and immunityboosting omega-3 fatty acids. Leafy greens provide a hefty dose of calcium, iron, and disease-fighting phytochemicals. SERVINGS: 2 4 c packed leafy greens ½ c almond butter 2 Tbsp hempseeds or ground flaxseeds 3-6 med pitted dates (optional) 1-2 med bananas, frozen and broken into pieces 1 c ice 2 c unsweetened chocolate plant-based milk BLEND all ingredients for 60 seconds until smooth. Divide between 2 glasses. NUTRITION (per serving): 590 cal, 21 g pro, 39 g carb, 11 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 43 g fat, 3 g sat fat, 210 mg sodium
—Julieanna Hever
Berry Green Bliss This smoothie is positively bursting antioxidants. Sipping on this for breakfast provides sustaining energy, while the fat and protein from the almond butter and chia seeds help keep you full. SERVINGS: 4 1½ bananas, frozen and broken into chunks 2 c baby spinach 1 c blueberries, frozen 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 Tbsp chia seeds 2 c unsweetened almond milk 1 c ice BLEND all ingredients until smooth. NUTRITION (per serving): 140 cal, 4 g pro, 18 g carb, 5 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 7 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 100 mg sodium —Candice Kumai
Creamy Chocolate Healthy fats from the avocado keep you full and stabilize blood sugar. Consider this smoothie your go-to "anti-crash" snack. SERVINGS: 1 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk 1 handful kale ½ avocado 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder ¾ banana PULSE ingredients in blender until desired thickness. NUTRITION (per serving): 310 cal, 6 g pro, 37 g carb, 12 g fiber, 12 g sugars, 19 g fat, 2.5 g sat fat, 200 mg sodium —Shira Lenchewski
Matcha Green Tea Latte Matcha is the powdered leaves of green tea. It will give you a kick of energy—minus the overload on caffeine. With more antioxidants than regular green tea, this latte helps improve immunity function and reduce inflammation. SERVINGS: 1 1 c unsweetened vanilla almond milk ½ tsp matcha powder
1. HEAT almond milk in a sauce pan to 165° (just under boiling). 2. PLACE matcha powder in a mug; pour about ¼ cup almond milk into the mug. 3. WHISK vigorously until frothy; add in remainder of almond milk. NUTRITION (per serving): 45 cal, 1 g pro, 3 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 3 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 180 mg sodium —Shira Lenchewski, RD, principal nutritionist at CLAY Health Club + Spa
Cilantro Fiesta Juice Forget your typical calorie- and sugarpacked margarita—this sweet and tart drink is just as festive. SERVINGS: 1 6 leaves romaine ¼ bunch cilantro ½ lime 1½ c pineapple PUT all ingredients through a juicer, alternating between the pineapple and romaine to help move everything through smoothly. NUTRITION (per serving): 100 cal, 3 g pro, 32 g carb, 1 g fiber, 19 g sugars, 0.5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 19 mg sodium —Katrine van Wyk, Best Green Drinks Ever