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

Good for: Fanatics

Tastes like: A refreshing blend of greens, with a hint of juice for sweetness

Benefits: According to nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, this smoothie is great for detoxing. It features lots of greens and fruit to help balance the taste, while the lemon gives cleansing benefits.

Create your own:
12-16 ounces filtered water
1 head Romaine lettuce
1 cup spinach
3 celery stalks
1 apple, cored
1 pear, cored
1 banana
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup ice

Toss all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Makes five to six cups.

Recipe by Kimberly Snyders

Good for: Fanatics

Tastes like: Fresh herbs, greens and a dash of tangy ginger. A nutrient-rich, semi-creamy texture is complemented by a blast of berry sweetness

Benefits: "This smoothie is delicious with a kick from mint, ginger and turmeric," says Sheth. "It's a good source of veggies, fruit and antioxidants."

Create your own:
1 generous handful spinach
3 stems kale
1 small handful curly parsley
1 small handful mint
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries
1/2-1 cup almond milk
Chopped fresh ginger to taste
Dash of turmeric powder

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

Recipe by Mally Steves Chakola