Made with good-for-you ingredients like kale, frozen berries, and Greek yogurt, when done right, smoothies are one of the healthiest foods you can sip. But sometimes using too many ingredients can result in a smoothie that's 500 calories or more. Here are a variety of refreshing and fruity smoothie recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth, fill your belly, and energize — all for under 300 calories.
Debloating Pineapple Papaya Smoothie
If you enjoyed an enormous dinner last night or if something you ate didn't agree with you, sip on this debloating smoothie made with papaya, pineapple, banana, and cucumber.
Calories: 245 [2]
Strawberry-Watermelon Hydrating Smoothie
It's smooth, light, and ultrarefreshing, and with 15 grams of protein, this smoothie makes the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 145 [3]
Chocolate Strawberry Banana Better-Sex Smoothie
Whip up this chocolatey smoothie; it's made with libido-boosting ingredients such as fresh peach and pumpkin seeds.
Calories: 234 [4]
Low-Calorie Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This four-ingredient smoothie offers all the chocolaty goodness you want — and it contains less than two grams of sugar.
Calories: 150 [5]
Karlie Kloss's Breakfast Smoothie
This simple blackberry breakfast smoothie is low in calories but high in fiber and protein to keep you satisfied for hours after you sip.
Calories: 252 [6]
Cherry Berry Ginger Smoothie
Made with ingredients like cherries, strawberries, and fresh ginger that can actually help prevent or ease muscle soreness, this smoothie is super sweet and satisfying.
Calories: 262 [7]
Nonalcoholic Spinach Mojito
If sipping a mojito on the beach isn't in the cards anytime soon, serve up this refreshing smoothie that tastes spot on to the boozy tropical treat.
Calories: 216 [8]
Avocado Aloe Spinach Smoothie
This vegan smoothie is made with hydrating aloe vera juice and coconut water, toxin-flushing lemon juice, and fiber to help keep your digestive system feeling happy.
Calories: 236 [9]
Overnight Apple Cinnamon Smoothie
If you're looking for a quick and healthy breakfast, try this apple cinnamon smoothie from registered dietitian Erin Palinski. It's made with coconut water, chopped apples, and raw almonds.
Calories: 238 [10]
Pineapple Kale Blueberry Smoothie
This smoothie is full of ingredients like pineapple and blueberries, which are proven to decrease belly flat, aid in digestion, and reduce belly bloat.
Calories: 283 [11]
Carrot-Ginger-Orange Smoothie
This smoothie recipe requires carrot juice, but if you don't have a juicer, you can buy prepared carrot juice. The taste is simple, clean, and slightly earthy with the addition of spinach.
Calories: 141 [12]
Vegan Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
Cinnamon buns are tempting, but one large roll from the mall is a whopping 800 calories, 17 grams of saturated fat, and 59 grams of sugar! If you're craving all the flavors of the classic, then try blending up this fiber- and fruit-filled smoothie that's less than a quarter of the calories, with hardly any saturated fat whatsoever.
Calories: 157 [13]
Chia Berry Smoothie
Chia seeds offer an easy source of plant-based protein, anti-inflammatory omega-3s, and antioxidants to your diet. If you find their crunchy texture a little off-putting on their own, try tossing them into this refreshing morning smoothie.
Calories: 223 [14]
Morning Workout Protein Smoothie
Packed with protein and extremely low in calories, this simple smoothie is incredibly delicious and the perfect treat to keep you energized for your entire workout.
Calories: 169 [15]
Blueberry Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is a cinch to make, full of nutrients — especially protein — and has just enough sweetness to balance out the tart yogurt.
Calories: 217 [16]
Green Tea, Cinnamon, and Honey Smoothie
This low-calorie cinnamon, honey, and green tea smoothie makes for an excellent frosty caffeine break when temperatures rise.
Calories: 139 [17]
Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie
Trick your taste buds into thinking they're getting a treat with this delicious detoxing strawberry lemonade smoothie.
Calories: 133 [18]
Katy Perry's PB&J Smoothie
If you're a fan of peanut butter and jelly sammies, you'll love this smoothie.
Calories: 302 [19]
Monkey Flip Recovery Smoothie
Packed with electrolytes, protein, and carbs, this mild-tasting post-workout smoothie is delicious without being overpowering.
Calories: 146 [20] for half the recipe
Chocolate Spinach Smoothie
Chocolate and spinach may not seem compatible, but this sweet blend proves that they're a match made in smoothie heaven.
Calories: 212 [21]
Piña Colada Smoothie
The interesting array of tropical ingredients in this recipe create a drink with a flavor and texture even more satisfying than the original but still true to it.
Calories: 143 [22]
Sweet Spinach Smoothie
This spinach smoothie from trainer Harley Pasternak is a favorite of his celebrity clients (Julianne Hough is a fan!) for helping them stay on the right track, especially after an indulgent period.
Calories: 296 [23]