Good for: Newbies

Tastes like: A scrumptious explosion of sweet berries and tropical banana

Benefits: "This has good sources of potassium coming from the milk and banana, and the oats add bulk and soluble fiber," says Taub-Dix.

Create your own:
1 cup spinach leaves
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 cup frozen raspberries
1 ripe banana
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons old fashioned oats
1 tablespoon sugar, or more, to taste

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes two servings.

Recipe by Chung-Ah

Good for: Newbies

Tastes like: A creamy blend of your favorite berries

Benefits: "The creamy addition of Greek yogurt provides a calcium boost and protein to help you feel fuller longer," says Taub-Dix.

Create your own:
Small handful blackberries (fresh or frozen), about 1/3 cup
4-5 strawberries (fresh or frozen), chopped
1/2 frozen banana, chopped
Handful spinach or kale
1/3 cup low-fat or non-fat vanilla yogurt (use Greek for added protein)
1/2 cup light cranberry juice

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes one serving.

Recipe by Carrie of The Frugal Foodie Mama

Good for: Dabblers

Tastes like: A peanut butter and banana sandwich, washed down with a glass of milk

Benefits: "Nut butters help to provide protein, healthy fat and a deliciously nutty flavor," says Taub-Dix. "Chia, a tiny superfood, provides calcium, phosphorous, omega-3s and protein. The fiber content of chia seeds may also help smooth out blood sugar levels."

Create your own:
1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
2-3 large handfuls fresh spinach (or other green)
2 stalks celery
1/4-1/2 cucumber
1 ripe banana, frozen
1 tablespoon peanut butter (a handful of nuts or other nut butter also works)
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1-2 packets stevia (a date or a little honey also works)
A few cubes of ice (optional)

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes one serving.

Recipe by Kim of Kim's Cravings

Good for: Green juice fanatics

Tastes like: An invigorating and slightly sweet summer epicurean cocktail (minus the gin)

Benefits: "A refreshing smoothie with an interesting protein source -- garbanzo beans!" says nutritionist Vandana Sheth, RDN, ‎National Spokesperson at The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "The herbs and greens mixed with veggies and fruit will make it a good option for anyone."

Create your own:
1/4 cup garbanzo beans, drained & rinsed
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh parsley
1/2 cup English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup organic green grapes
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup organic spinach
1/2 cup frozen mango
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Recipe by Kate Geagan

Good for: Newbies

Tastes like: A summery blend of fresh fruit, packed into a creamy, refreshing drink

Benefits: "The veggies and fruit provide fiber and a host of vitamins and minerals, and they couple deliciously with the yogurt," says Taub-Dix.

Create your own:
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup frozen peaches
1 frozen banana
2 cups fresh spinach

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes two to four servings.

Recipe by Cathy of Lemon Tree Dwelling