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.
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
It's smooth, light, and ultrarefreshing, and with 15 grams of protein, this smoothie makes the perfect post-workout snack.
Calories: 145
Whip up this chocolatey smoothie; it's made with libido-boosting ingredients such as fresh peach and pumpkin seeds.
Calories: 234
This four-ingredient smoothie offers all the chocolaty goodness you want — and it contains less than two grams of sugar.
Calories: 150
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This low-calorie cinnamon, honey, and green tea smoothie makes for an excellent frosty caffeine break when temperatures rise.
Calories: 139
Trick your taste buds into thinking they're getting a treat with this delicious detoxing strawberry lemonade smoothie.
Calories: 133
If you're a fan of peanut butter and jelly sammies, you'll love this smoothie.
Calories: 302
Packed with electrolytes, protein, and carbs, this mild-tasting post-workout smoothie is delicious without being overpowering.
Calories: 146 for half the recipe
Chocolate and spinach may not seem compatible, but this sweet blend proves that they're a match made in smoothie heaven.
Calories: 212
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
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