Nourish yourself with these simple and vibrant smoothies

Brimming with wholesome ingredients, these easy-to-make beverages will awaken, invigorate and fulfill. Get ready to smash through your to-do list.

Source: Steve Brown

1. Apricot nectar and pistachio smoothie

Ok, not technically a smoothie, but it's only one blend button away from being one. It's a refreshing iced beverage that feels a bit like eating a dessert, with layers of thick yoghurt, apricot nectar, crushed ice and pistachios.

Apricot nectar and pistachio smoothie. Source: Benito Martin

2. Avocado smoothie

If you want a creamy smoothie minus the cream, avocado is the ingredient you're after. This version is packed with superfoods that will keep you satiated for hours.

Avocado smoothie. Source: Food Lab

3. Banana and berry smoothie bowl

Packed with vitamin C from the berries, vitamin B and potassium from the banana, omega-3 fatty acids from the chia seeds, as well as fibre, antioxidants and a whole lot of other goodies. Oh, and it tastes great.

Banana and berry smoothie bowl. Source: Clare Winfield

4. Fruit smoothie

This smoothie is basically your regular bowl of oatmeal (oatmeal, dates, fruit, chia seeds, almond milk, quark), but blended. The result is a quick and creative way to take in a dose of protein and energy.

Fruit smoothie. Source: Hardie Grant Books

5. Cool as a cucumber borage smoothie bowl

Borage leaves and flowers bring a refreshing and fragrant (and pretty!) element to this smoothie bowl. If you can't find borage leaves, try adding lemon verbena leaves to the smoothie and topping with nasturtiums, violets, or other edible flowers.

Cool as a cucumber smoothie bowl. Source: Ecobotanica

6. Super C immune-boosting smoothie

Want good skin and bones, and a booming immune system? Get plenty of Vitamin C - it helps the production of collagen and the work of antioxidants to heal you faster, ward off infections and keep you looking fresh.

Super C immune-boosting smoothie.

7. ‘Atom’ smoothie

Pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios, şalgam syrup (or grenadine) and honey bring a truly Turkish flavour to this sweetly perfumed smoothie. It's named 'atom' for its energy-boosting powers.

Atom smoothie. Source: Nicolas Petit

8. Creamy pink smoothie

The key to this super-simple smoothie is homemade almond milk. You could try this recipe for almond and macadamia milk, and replace the macadamias with almonds, or leave it as-is.

Creamy pink smoothie.

9. Indian mango smoothie (mango lassi)

Recreate your Indian restaurant favourite for a cooling accompaniment for a spicy meal, or for refreshing and filling beverage. Gently spiced with cardamom for aromatic appeal.

Indian mango smoothie (mango lassi). Source: Feast Magazine / Chris Chen

10. Mint choc chip smoothie

All the minty, chocolatey goodness of mint choc chip ice-cream - but healthy!

Mint choc chip smoothie. Source: Steve Brown