12 Reasons to Blend Your Breakfast
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Chia-Berry Shake
Looks like a milk shake, as healthy as a smoothie. How does this trick work? Using chia and avocado give this frozen berry smoothie creaminess without all of the empty calories.
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Mocha Berry-Almond Smoothie
Consider this your ultimate morning routine. Almond butter and chocolate protein power you through the morning, raspberries provide vitamins, and there's a caffeinated jolt from cold brew coffee.
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Mango, Berry & Banana Smoothie
This smoothie has a secret, and it's keeping you hydrated: coconut water. We love it in a frozen mango and berry smoothie.
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Blueberry-Beet Smoothie with Coconut Water
Beets: no longer just for the roasting pan. With blueberries, they make a enriched and powerful way to start a day.
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Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie
What's the big deal about this green smoothie? It's loaded with flaxseeds, which are full of fiber and Omega-3's.
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Coconut-Blueberry Smoothie
Blueberries are what's pictured here, but any fresh (or frozen) berry will work in this coconut smoothie.
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Carrot Cake Smoothie
Here's how to eat cake for breakfast without killing your waistline. This smoothie packs in all of the familiar flavors of carrot cake (walnuts, coconut, orange, and carrot, of course) without all of the sugar and cream cheese.
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Cocoa Delight
Chocolate is good. Really good. And it's good for you. Full of antioxidants that boost blood flow to the brain, plus, you get to drink chocolate for breakfast.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Smoothie
Let's put an end to watery smoothies that fill you up for less than an hour. Stir in uncooked oats and Greek yogurt to give this strawberry rhubarb smoothie some heft, and take on the day refreshed.
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The Greenest Smoothie
You'll be keen on this vegan green smoothie. It's bolstered with kale, ginger, and buzzy matcha powder.
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Energy Shake
Get to know your ABC's of smoothie health. This kale and kiwi smoothie gets your vitamins A and C in while also tasting great.
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Peanut Butter and Grape Smoothie
The bread-free PB&J. Inspired by the classic kid's sandwich, this smoothie swirls up almond milk, frozen grapes, and thick nut butter. It's time to get moving. It's peanut butter jelly time.

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