Test Kitchen Favorites: Fresh Juices & Smoothies

Inspired by their love of food and passion for health and wellness, the cooks in our Test Kitchen are big fans of smoothies and fresh juices as healthy power-boosters all day long.

Just a few reasons smoothies are so popular among the Test Kitchen crowd? First, they make a quick and easy breakfast or mid-afternoon snack—especially popular given these pro chefs are in the kitchen cooking all day! The customizable nature of smoothies is another characteristic that makes them so beloved. You need only start with whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. (It’s great to freeze extra in-season fruit just for this purpose). Add yogurt, juice, milk, coconut water, or soy/nut milk and a touch of sweetener, if you like—then blend away. 

Fresh juices are also an easy favorite. Juices are appreciated for their fresh, natural flavor and extra boost of vitamins. Plus, they’re a great way to incorporate additional produce into the daily regime.

Ready for a burst of energy? Here are a few recipes to get you off to a fresh, healthy start.

Berry Mango Smoothie Enjoy this healthy energizer no matter what the season. It calls for frozen fruit, so it’s easy to make sure you have all the ingredients on hand.

Pineapple Mango Smoothie Whip up this golden tropical fruit powerhouse for a quick breakfast or invigorating snack. Pineapple and mango give it an irresistible natural sweetness.

Cranberry, Orange & Banana Smoothie Combine the season’s freshest fruits with protein-packed yogurt to create a satisfying smoothie. Fresh cranberries add extra anti-oxidants – and a cheerful scarlet hue.

Banana Pineapple Smoothie Bring a taste of the tropics to your table – this sunny fruit delight combines bananas, pineapple and coconut water to recreate the island flavors of a piña colada.

Individual Green Smoothie Bursting with the fresh taste of green apples, grapes, kale and cucumber, this nutrient-packed  smoothie makes a great early morning eye-opener or post-workout energizer.

Tropical Berry Smoothie Enjoy sunny flavors and a nutritious blast of energy in this fresh, fruity blend.. This energizing smoothie showcases pomegranate plus four super berries—all free-radical fighters that enhance vitality.

Green Apple, Kiwi & Kale Juice Green juice fans, this is the drink for you! A great combo of uplifting flavors and high-energy nutrients, it includes fresh apples, kiwifruit, kale, romaine lettuce and cucumber.

Blueberry, Blackberry & Pomegranate Juice Power up with a nutritious blend that tastes as great as it looks. The bright,  flavor of pomegranate seeds layers beautifully with the vibrant sweetness of the berries.

Carrot & Apple Juice with Ginger When you need a fresh burst of energy, go for the gold! This healthy golden juice packs a flavorful punch, thanks to a combo of spicy ginger and tangy lemon.

Apple, Beet & Carrot Juice Make the most of farmer’s market produce with this high-energy juice. For a hint of green color and even more nutrients, juice some spinach or kale leaves along with the other ingredients.