The hardest part of making a smoothie is washing the blender afterwards, which is way, way easier than cleaning a juicer. Any modern blender now separates into two parts and pops right into the dishwasher. I’m just saying, you can’t use that as an excuse. Smoothies get people’s eyes rolling because some people carry them as an accessory and food bloggers can’t get enough of taking pictures of theirs like they just built the Taj Mahal. Don’t make a big thing about it—just drink it.
A smoothie is the easiest way to load up on vitamin-rich vegetables, protein, fruit, and fiber, and it tastes like a milk shake. If you’re having protein anxiety, a scoop of protein powder provides a quick 20 grams. They’re a one-minute breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or a post-workout recovery shake. Here are a few of my favorites.