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

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