Here’s a toast to the celestial smoothie—timeless classics like Orange-Ginger Delight; yummy health boosters, such as Very Berry Vanilla, Minty Watermelon, and Pomegranate Punch; sweet treats with chocolate, and cocktail hour delights with a spike. This mouthwatering collection, whipped up by two chefs expert in the art of healthy, delicious cooking, offers drinks to please every palate.

The fun begins with a blender, ice, and assorted other ingredients—fruits, vegetables, nuts, granola, yogurt, ice cream, or almost any other favorite. Basic, easy-to-follow instructions on using the blender, getting the right texture, and maintaining the right proportion between solids, liquids, and frozen components help assure a perfect result.

But the proof of a smoothie lies in the taste, and the selection here is sensational, with tropical flavors that are fresh and refreshing; a carob and banana combo that can be made vegan with almond milk; a light Lovingly Lemon thirst-quencher for those watching their weight; and a Melon Marmalade Medley that’s absolutely magical, and so many more.

Everyone in the family will enjoy these, from kids to grown-ups with an eye on health!

Leah Shomron is a culinary consultant who has dedicated her career to increasing public awareness of healthy cooking choices and techniques. Leah graduated from the Chef's Training Course at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts in New York. Leah writes articles, leads seminars, has appeared on television shows, teaching people fun and easy ways to integrate healthy cooking into their lives.

Hanny Borowski is a chef who specializes in creating unique dishes for diverse audiences. She completed an internship in cooking in Tuscany, Italy, and studied nutrition at the International College of Complementary Medicine. Hanny has created the menu for a number of restaurants.