9 Smoothie Recipes That Can Help Lower Your Cancer Risk (2024)

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Gut-Boosting Post-Workout Smoothie

This smoothie has the carbs, protein, and hydration your body needs after a good sweat session — making it the perfect post-workout snack. Not only that but you’ll also get great gut benefits from the kefir (a fermented milk beverage rich in probiotics) as well as from the fiber in the blueberries, avocado, and chia seeds. In fact, at almost 11 grams of fiber per serving, this recipe delivers more than a third of the daily value of fiber.

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Easy Cranberry Smoothie

Cranberries are the unsung heroes of the fruit world. These tart little crimson berries are packed with valuable nutrients such as antioxidants, fiber, manganese, and vitamins C, E, and K, according to the Cleveland Clinic. Pairing the tartness of cranberries with the natural sweetness of a banana makes for a delicious smoothie without any added sugar! This 3-ingredient smoothie comes together in a flash and is as easy to prepare as it is to enjoy.

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Carrot Cake Smoothie

Carrot cake works so well because, like this smoothie, it pairs warm spices with creamy dairy, and adds nuts for crunch and dried fruit for sweetness. Take out the extra sugar and carbs and you’re left with a drink that delivers vitamins A and C along with plenty of antioxidants and even some omega-3s. To make raisins softer for blending, soak them in hot water for 15 minutes.

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Green Smoothie

Smoothies are an easy way to eat more fruits and vegetables, and this five-ingredient mix makes it easier yet. You’ll get the benefits of spinach’s iron and antioxidants without tasting anything green, thanks to naturally sweet mango and banana. Best of all, this smoothie costs only about $1 per serving!

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Pineapple Coconut Smoothie

Kefir has a tart taste, but thinner consistency than yogurt, which makes it a perfect smoothie ingredient to use in place of milk or juice. Kefir also packs more than 9 g of protein per cup and has the same kind of gut-friendly probiotics as Greek yogurt. Hemp seeds have the highest amount of protein of any seed according to the Cleveland Clinic and are rich in anti-inflammatory omega-3s. This no-sugar-added smoothie is sweetened by pineapple chunks for a pina colada–like taste.

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Chocolate Hazelnut Smoothie

It’s okay to go nutty for this nutritious smoothie, because it’s made without added sugar and has the benefit of gut-friendly probiotics thanks to kefir, a fermented dairy drink. Hazelnuts, which are toasted to mellow any bitterness, provide an excellent source of vitamin E and manganese, according to theUSDA, and dates are a natural sweetener.

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Pink Grapefruit Smoothie

If you love tart drinks, you’ll adore the taste of this smoothie, which gets just enough natural sweetness from banana to balance grapefruit’s bold flavor without added sugars. Grapefruit is extra hydrating, and the banana adds potassium, perUSDA data, making this a great pre- or post-workout snack. A sprinkle of chia seeds even delivers omega-3 fatty acids, along with more fiber and protein, per theUSDA.

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Double Pomegranate Smoothie

Fresh pomegranates are only available during the winter months and are a key source of antioxidants and fiber. Each ½ cup of jewel-like arils (seeds) contains 4 gof dietary fiber and provides a good source of immune supporting vitamin C, per the USDA. Pomegranate juice has more antioxidant potency than red wine and green tea, per past research, and adds a sweet-tart taste to a smoothie. Greek yogurt adds a dose of protein, while avocado adds heart healthy fats, per the USDA.

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