40 Smoothie Recipes for a Healthier MorningMike Garten "Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."

Being healthy looks different for everyone, but fruits, vegetables, and protein are staples of many healthy diets. If you’re looking to incorporate more of these three into your diet, smoothies are a great option. They’re endlessly versatile, quick to make, and are an efficient way to get the protein, fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients your body needs in the morning, sometimes more so than other delicious breakfast foods .

If you’re in search of healthy breakfast and snack recipes, browse our list of the best smoothies that are weight-loss friendly, healthy, and easy to throw together. Depending on your nutritional needs and taste preferences, we included green smoothie recipes, fruit smoothie recipes, and protein smoothies made with almond milk, avocados, leafy greens, coffee, berries, and more. To make sure we are giving you the very best, we consulted a nutrition expert we love, Joy Bauer , MS, RDN, CDN, and more experts to weigh in on their favorite smoothie recipes for a healthy weight-loss breakfast .

Disclaimer: Before starting any weight-loss plan or diet, be sure to talk with your doctor, who can help you lose weight in a safe, healthy manner taking into account your age, health conditions, fitness level, and more. They will also be able to point you in the right direction of healthy recipe ideas and sustainable habits that can lead to lasting results over time. Berry Beet Smoothie

Joy Bauer , MS, RDN, CDN, and a nutrition expert for our sister site Woman’s Day , can’t get enough of this smoothie. "I’m not sure which I love most: the delicious flavor, the super load of antioxidants, or the stunning color." The recipe makes two, so enjoy both yourself or share one with a loved one.

Ingredients : 1/2 cup almond milk, 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt, 1 tsp honey, 1 cup mixed frozen berries, 1 cup freshly cooked beets, 3 to 5 ice cubes Getty Images Strawberry Protein Shake

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40 Best Smoothie Recipes for a Healthy Breakfast