Healthy Spinach Recipes

After decadent meals, you're sometimes offered a chocolate mint. Treat yourself to the same delightful service with a Chocolate Mint Smoothie. It has the soothing taste of mint and the lusciousness of chocolate. The best part of this recipe? It has all the same great flavors, and it is healthy for you! To add a touch of sweetness to this recipe, we use vanilla, banana, and almond milk to make this a delectable snack, dessert, or just because you need a moment to yourself!

Who says you can't dream while you're awake? This Chocolate Mint Dream smoothie will make your morning bright! Not only will it energize you first thing, thanks to the natural sugar in bananas that quickly gets absorbed into the bloodstream, but it also contains honey, which has been shown to help regulate sleep. It helps in the release of serotonin, which converts to melatonin, a chemical compound that influences the length and quality of sleep.

With the delicious flavors of your favorite dessert, this smoothie also happens to be packed with health-boosting antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Used for centuries since its discovery by the ancient Mayan civilization, cacao is chocolate in its purest, most natural form. Maca has its roots in ancient Peru, where native people cultivated it for its medicinal value. Enjoy the two together in this smoothie, a chocolatey dessert that tastes decadent but is good-for-you, too!

Delicious enough for dessert, nutritious enough to enjoy any day, this frosty, chocolatey smoothie is guaranteed to hit the sweet spot.

Cacao – chocolate in its purest form – can give you the energy boost you need to power you through your day! With rich cacao, bright antioxidant-rich berries, and refreshing mint, this smoothie tastes as good as it is for you! Use coconut milk or opt for almond, cashew, hemp, or any other non-dairy milk alternative.

This smoothie is an antioxidant powerhouse! Cacao - or chocolate in its purest form - is packed with antioxidants that will protect your heart and boost your mood, while cherries are known for their anti-inflammatory anthocyanins. So good, you'll forget it's good for you, too!

Who said you can’t have cake for breakfast? This sweet and creamy smoothie contains a variety of spices that’ll wake you and your metabolism up in the morning. It’s packed with healthy plant-based proteins, fibers from spinach and carrots, and a touch of sweetness from vanilla almond milk and raisins.

Satisfy that sweet tooth without an extra trip to the dentist’s office. This dessert in a cup is naturally sweetened by nutritious apples and dates. For a hint of vanilla and a punch of protein, try this smoothie with a Plant-Based Protein. Add a dash of cinnamon to bring together all the flavors of a favorite carnival treat. With two servings of vegetables and one serving of fruit, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds: the fun, nostalgic flavors of a caramel apple and nutrients that cannot be beaten!

Tart, sweet, and bursting with nutrients, this smoothie makes for the perfect pick-me-up. Plump, wild blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and fiber to help you feel great from the inside out. Raw honey adds a touch of natural sweetness while providing a much-needed energy boost. The deliciously delicate chocolate flavor helps to balance the nutritious blueberries, and it's so simple to make, it'll become your new favorite. Make it for yourself or the whole family!

Bored with bananas? Looking for a tastier way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet without really seeing it? Need a low-carb option that'll keep you satisfied? So many questions, but this smoothie has all the answers! Feast your eyes on this creamy and banana-less smoothie made with blueberries and cauliflower! Surprised? Frozen cauliflower is actually delicious, and its subtle taste makes it the perfect vegetable to sneak into your smoothie - perfect for kids (and adults) who don't like veggies!

Boost your mood and get your essential nutrients with this berry delicious smoothie! Blackberries and blueberries are packed with antioxidants to improve your immune system and fiber to support healthy bowels. Blackberry seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. The aroma of vanilla is said to reduce anxiety and bananas can help improve your mood so sit back, relax, and enjoy this smoothie!

Rich chocolate and sweet cherries combine to make one of the most decadent desserts out there: black forest cake. Unfortunately, commercial varieties of this sweet treat (which happens to use two healthy, antioxidant-filled whole foods) may be tarnished with heavily processed ingredients, additives, white sugar, and more. Why not try a healthier alternative? And yes, it'll satisfy your sweet tooth! All-natural cacao powder, or chocolate in its most natural and raw form, contains antioxidant flavonoids, while cherries are full of anti-inflammatory compounds. With an added date for sweetness, you'll love the taste and, even better, you'll feel great drinking it.