Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies 16 Inflammation-Fighting Smoothies for Better Blood Sugar By Dillon Evans Dillon Evans Dillon Evans fell in love with cooking at a very young age. He remembers the novel experiences of microwaving a bowl of oatmeal without his parents' permission and asking to make his mother's morning pot of coffee. These moments became catalysts for his interest in cooking and baking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on May 10, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Close Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis Enjoy drinking one of these delicious smoothies as a meal or snack. We’ve packed each recipe with inflammation-fighting ingredients like cherries, berries, dark leafy greens and nut butters for a couple of reasons. First, they make these drinks extra flavorful. Second, these foods have been shown to help combat pesky symptoms of chronic inflammation like mental fog, digestive issues and joint stiffness. In addition, we’ve made each drink in this collection carb- and calorie-conscious, while limiting sodium and saturated fat contents to align with a diabetes-friendly eating pattern. One reader calls our Cherry-Mocha Smoothie “a personal favorite.” And recipes like our Creamy Strawberry Smoothie and Mango Raspberry Smoothie don’t disappoint, either! 01 of 16 Cherry-Mocha Smoothie For a fast-paced breakfast on the go, give your blender a whirl. Heart disease doesn't stand a chance thanks to the healthy fats from the almond butter and health-boosting phytonutrients in the cocoa powder and cherries in this tasty breakfast smoothie. View Recipe 02 of 16 Creamy Strawberry Smoothie Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst, Prop Stylist / Holly Raibikis It's hard to beat this recipe for quick and easy strawberry smoothies. All you need is five ingredients and five minutes. It's versatile too: you can use any unsweetened milk for creaminess, your preferred yogurt, and the maple syrup or honey is optional. The vanilla extract acts as a great flavor backdrop that will work with most fruits. Get blending! View Recipe 03 of 16 Mango Raspberry Smoothie Ali Redmond A squeeze of lemon juice adds bright flavor to this frozen fruit smoothie. Mango provides plenty of sweetness without having to add juice, but if it's too tart for you, a touch of agave will do the trick. View Recipe 04 of 16 Apple-Peanut Butter Smoothie Apples and peanut butter are a classic pair. Try them blended together in this healthy smoothie recipe. View Recipe 05 of 16 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. View Recipe 06 of 16 Mango & Spinach Smoothie Casey Barber The sweet-tart taste of mango comes through in this simple smoothie, giving the tropical fruit the spotlight it deserves. Make it a mango morning! View Recipe 07 of 16 Wake-Up Smoothie With a stash of berries in your freezer, you can jump-start your day with this nutritious, tasty smoothie in just minutes. It provides vitamin C, fiber, potassium and soy protein. View Recipe 08 of 16 Peanut Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie Whir up frozen bananas with peanut butter and cocoa in this sweet, creamy drink recipe to get all the delicious flavors of a milkshake with the health benefits of a smoothie. View Recipe 09 of 16 Strawberry-Banana Smoothies Jacob Fox This healthy strawberry banana smoothie gets creaminess, protein and staying power from yogurt and extra vitamin C from kiwi. Have it for a healthy breakfast or snack. View Recipe 10 of 16 Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie Strawberry and watermelon combine in this easy, 4-ingredient healthy fruit smoothie recipe. View Recipe 11 of 16 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront. View Recipe 12 of 16 Red Berry Smoothies These smoothies are full of raspberries and strawberries and make a delicious breakfast or snack. View Recipe 13 of 16 Pineapple Smoothie A touch of pineapple-orange juice concentrate adds even more pineapple flavor to this refreshing smoothie. View Recipe 14 of 16 Watermelon-Mango Smoothie This satisfying fruit smoothie recipe has only four ingredients for a quick and easy healthy breakfast on the go. View Recipe 15 of 16 Cherry-Berry Oatmeal Smoothies Add some oatmeal to give your fruity smoothie even more staying power--this quick breakfast will fuel your morning. View Recipe 16 of 16 Berry & Flax Smoothie For the prettiest color, use a mixture of berries with a lot of blueberries in this healthy smoothie recipe. Flaxseed oil adds heart-healthy omega-3 fats, making this a serious power smoothie. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit