8 Healthy Smoothie Recipes for Breakfast - Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothies, Green Tea & More!

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For those who are trying to stick to a diet plan and are always on the go, having a smoothie is a perfect way to get a nutritious start for the day. Because of its versatility, there are different smoothie combinations that you can opt for depending on your taste, preference, and daily nutritional needs.

We've created a list of 8 healthy smoothie recipes ideal for breakfast.

1.) Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie

This recipe from Desserts with Benefits is basically your favorite sandwich in the form of a breakfast smoothie - minus the sugar, and it's low in fat and high in protein. This indulgent high fiber drink is packed with flavor but minus the guilt.

2.) Green Tea Smoothie

If you're a tea-drinking person, this recipe from Eat, Live, Run, could be for you. Apart from the refreshing properties of green tea, it calls for honeydew melon, banana, honey, and almond milk to add a little more nutritional boost.

3.) Tofu Fruit Smoothie

This recipe from Cooking Light is a dairy-free option for those who are on a diet or are lactose intolerant. Tofu is an ideal substitute to milk as it contains proteins, add that with a variety of fruit berries and you have a winning combination.

4.) Mango and Avocado Smoothie

If mangoes are in season, use this smoothie recipe from Reader's Digest. The avocado and mango fruit combination provides extra vitamins and nutrients needed by our bodies.

5.) Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

If someone says you can't have chocolate for breakfast, show them these recipes from Food.com where the secret is to use unsweetened cocoa powder. To thicken the smoothie, you can add a banana, and some honey to sweeten the drink.

6.) Banana Oat Smoothie

This smoothie recipe from Martha Stewart provides a boost of protein to start the day. This great tasting and healthy smoothie can easily be prepared in a matter of minutes; you can even have time to prepare it to go for hectic Monday mornings.

7.) Spinach, Grape, and Coconut Smoothie

Looking to put more greens onto your diet? You can with this recipe from Real Simple. Who knew spinach, grape, and coconut milk could go so well together? The coconut milk adds the sweetness and richness to this green smoothie.

8.) Tomato Smoothie

Whether tomatoes are considered fruits or vegetables is a big debate, but we can't discount the fact that it is one of the healthiest food available in the market. This recipe from Reader's Digest is delicious and heart-healthy.