7 Delicious and Surprisingly Healthy Smoothies for Runners

Monica Olivas
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Hot weather will always have you craving something cold, but before you binge drink 20 ounces of a chocolate ice cream shake, consider some options that won't break the calorie bank or leave you in a sugar coma.

We've complied a list of tasty—and vitamin-packed—smoothies to satisfy all of your milkshake cravings. We have vegan, gluten-free, paleo and no-sugar-added recipe options, so you can find the best one for your dietary needs. Happy sipping!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie
Cooking Classy
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2 large overripe bananas
1 cup almond milk
3/4 cup ice
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Coconut, Vanilla and Almond Butter Smoothie
With Salt and Wit
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1 cup canned coconut milk, shaken
1/4 cup almond butter
10 small dates
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups ice
Sweet Leaf Stevia Vanilla Creme
Optional: Vanilla Protein Powder
Coffee Smoothie
Diet Hood
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1 cup strong brewed coffee
1 banana
1/4 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup soy milk or almond milk
1 teaspoon honey
Caramel Apple Smoothie
Crazy for Crust
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3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 apple
1 tablespoon sugar-free caramel syrup, more for optional garnish
2 cups ice
Peach Pie Smoothie
Katalyst Health
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1 cup almond milk
1/2 cup rolled oats, gluten-free
1/2 frozen banana
1 white peach, sliced with pit removed
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch xanthan gum
Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
Loving It Vegan
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4 frozen bananas
1 cup coconut milk
Fresh Mint Leaves
2.5 oz baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon mint extract
2 oz chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs
Birthday Cake Smoothie
Kelly and Cricket
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1 cup frozen organic banana, chopped
1/4 to 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk
2 scoops vanilla protein powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 drop almond extract
1 teaspoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon sprinkles
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