Do People Still Drink Smoothies in 2019? Here are the Champion Blends

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Smoothies have long since shed their reputation as run-of-the-mill, fruit-based, slurpable diet foods. The latest generation of smoothies uses nutrition as medicine, homing in on specific health outcomes like improved gut health, immune support, or even better sleep. Many of these recipes have embraced collagen and bone broth benefits, while some have incorporated fermented foods and even cannabis-based ingredients.

Whatever your ailment or need, here are 15 smoothie recipes that will keep you in prime form:

11 Smoothie for Sleep Health

Kale Banana Smoothie

Smoothies aren’t just for the morning or after the gym. Nearly every ingredient in this smoothie contains tryptophan while a few of them contain significant amounts of magnesium, both of which will prime you for a good night of sleep.

Bedtime Smoothie

1 cup kale leaves

1 cup natural yogurt

1 ripe banana

1 tbsp raw almond butter

2 tsp flax seeds, ground

2 kiwi fruits

½ cup almond milk