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10+ of our favourite smoothie recipes

These smoothie recipes are packed with fruit and veg and the perfect start to the day

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Smoothies can be a tasty way to get fruit and vegetables into your diet. And making them at home can be cheaper than going out to buy one. If you're looking to make you own, the Good Housekeeping Institute has tested the best smoothie makers.

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Breakfast smoothie recipe - best smoothie recipes 2021

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This quick breakfast smoothie should curb your cravings until lunch time.

Recipe: Breakfast smoothie

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Rainbow Breakfast Smoothies - best smoothie recipes 2021

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This is a very versatile breakfast smoothie recipe, allowing you to use any fruit you like. Make your mornings more colourful with a variety of different flavours, such as blueberry, strawberry, mango, peach, or frankly any one of your favourite fruits!

Recipe: Rainbow Breakfast Smoothies

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Green goddess smoothie bowl - best smoothie recipes 2021

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A nutritious start to the day, and much more filling than a regular smoothie.

Recipe: Green goddess smoothie bowl

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Strawberry and Banana Smoothie - best smoothie recipes 2021

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Strawberries and bananas make a classic smoothie recipe.

Recipe: Strawberry and Banana Smoothie

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Dried fruit smoothie recipe - best smoothie recipes 2021

best smoothie recipes dried fruit smoothie recipe
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If you don't want to risk fresh fruits spoiling, dried fruits work just as well.

Recipe: Dried fruit smoothie

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Green smoothie recipe - best smoothie recipes 2021

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Go green! If you're worried about sugar intake go for less less fruit and more veg - like this Green smoothie!


Recipe: Green smoothie

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Passionfruit, grape and banana smoothie - best smoothie recipes 2021

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This passion-filled smoothie works as a great dessert.

Recipe: Passionfruit, grape and banana smoothie

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Raspberry and kiwi smoothie - best smoothie recipes 2021

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A sweet treat that should keep hunger at bay.

Recipe: Raspberry and kiwi smoothie

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Strawberry and banana smoothie - best smoothie recipes 2021

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The classic pairing of strawberry and banana never disappoints!

Recipe: Strawberry and banana smoothie

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Tropical smoothie jelly - best smoothie recipes 2021

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Try something different, transform your smoothie into home-made jelly.

Recipe: Tropical smoothie jelly

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Savoury smoothie bowl

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If you have time, chill this soup as you would gazpacho

Recipe: Savoury smoothie bowl

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