31 Fall Smoothie Ideas – Get your greens of the season

During the summer it’s easy to find myself craving a great big green smoothie after a run, but as the temperatures drop well sometimes you begin thinking about soup and big warm bowls of chili instead.

While a big heaping bowl of vegetable soup is amazing, I still believe the smoothie is the most foolproof way to pack a punch with veggies and fruit with very little prep time!

You know I’m an uber fan of the green smoothie and often get requests for the perfect recipe to get started {find that here}, so once you’ve mastered the basic green smoothie, tantalize your taste buds with this round up of amazing fall smoothie ideas.

31 Fall Smoothie Recipes

A perfect treat for after a run, a way to wake up in the morning, a midday snack, or dessert! This recipe round up has it all. And if you’re a little skeptical of blending up and drinking your vegetables, this is the perfect place to start.

I am always looking for more ways to get my daily dosage of fruits and vegetables in, but I’ll admit it can be hard sometimes – especially as the weather starts to turn colder and comforting food sounds appealing. If you’re in the same boat as me, then smoothies are a perfect way to sneak in a few extra handfuls of greens or try out a different fruit you maybe wouldn’t normally reach for. It’s a great treat to look forward to each day.

Not only are these smoothie recipes incredibly mouthwatering and filling, but they are also packed with a lot of nutritional health benefits! From antioxidants and fiber to vitamin-enriched foods and being able to control your blood sugar levels – we’ve got you covered.

Apple Smoothies

You know an apple a day keeps the doctor away! Well they also make a great base and add a great crisp fresh taste to smoothies. Bonus that apples are in season during fall, so these recipes will leave you thinking all the colorful, Autumn thoughts!

Apples are a great way to control blood sugar levels, may reduce the risk of cancer, hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. So many health benefits in just one bite.

Apple Smoothie Recipes:
Cinnamon Apple Spice from Fitbie
Cinnamon Pear Banana Smoothie from Running to The Kitchen
Fall Harvest Smoothie by Kudos Kitchen by Bree
Apple Flax Cinnamon Smoothie by Beyond Diet
Apple Pie A La Mode Protein Smoothie by Fit Views
Apple Pie Protein Smoothie by Running With Spoons {pictured above}
Green Apple Spinach Smoothie by A Beautiful Mess

Pumpkin Smoothies

Once upon a time there was a blogger who did not go ga-ga over pumpkin each Fall (woops!). Seriously, a few years ago I thought I might be banned from the whole bloggie world for not falling in love with all things pumpkin so I decided to start trying out a few things and found that I do actually enjoy it!

Pumpkin is high in fiber, antioxidants, potassium and vitamins – so these recipes are not only delicious, but packed with a lot of nutritional value as well. Celebrate fall with all things pumpkin!

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipes:
Vegan Pumpkin Pie Smoothie from the beaming baker
Spiced Pumpkin Smoothie from Washingtonian
Pumpkin-ana Smoothie by  Eat Spin Repeat
Pumpkin Spice Smoothie by SkinnyMs
Protein Pumpkin Shake by A Pumpkin and a Princess
Ginger Pumpkin by The Almond eater

Berry Smoothies

So berry good! Skip your normal post-workout banana and try something different this season. You can jump on the cranberry bandwagon before Thanksgiving arrives, get into the acai trend, or get a little crazy with blood oranges and pears!

All these recipes are packed with healthy fruits and vegetables that are great for the digestive system, are full of antioxidants (that help keep your memory sharp!), and most importantly – they taste so good.

Berry Smoothie Recipes:
Cranberry Vanilla Smoothie by RunToTheFinish
Persimmon Vanilla Bean Smoothie by Running To The Kitchen {pictured below}
Fall Cranberry Pear Smoothie from Fitnation Mag
Oatmeal Pear Smoothie by Hello Natural
Cranberry Ginger Smoothie by Vega
Blood Orange Ginger Raspberry Smoothie by Passionately Raw
Beet Coconut Dream Smoothie by Dishing Up the Dirt {pictured above}
Acai and Red Cabbage Smoothie by Blender Babes
Red Velvet Smoothie by The Blonde Vegan

Healthy Dessert Smoothies

What are the holidays really without dessert! I’ll never pass up on a little something sweet. These healthy dessert smoothies will give you a few ideas to indulge while still packing in some serious nutrition. Don’t let the names fool you these really are healthy!

These recipes cover everything from carrot cake to peach cobbler – and then some. These are some of the most creative ways to use avocado, sweet potato, ginger, cinnamon, etc! All these recipes are just as filling as a normal dessert would be – but without the guilt. (Meaning, it’s okay to say yes to seconds and thirds!)

Healthy Dessert Recipes:
Carrot Cake Smoothie by Lexi’s Kitchen
Cookies and Cream Recovery Smoothie
Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie by Healthy Daily Makeover
Iron Woman Gingerbread Smoothie by Oh She Glows
French Toast (Vegan) Smoothie by Produce on Parade
Banana Cream Pie Milkshake by Desserts with Benefits
Maple Cinnamon Sweet Potato Smoothie by Dishing Up The Dirt
Peach Cobbler Smoothie by The Lean Green Bean

What’s your favorite smoothie recipe? How do you add more fruits and vegetables into your daily routine?

In case you’ve been under a rock and have seen all my Tweets or new Best Smoothie Pinterest Board and these 17 Protein Packed Smoothie ideas.

Do you green smoothie?

Do you change up the ingredients with the seasons?

Other ways to connect with Amanda
Instagram Daily Fun: RunToTheFinish

Facebook Community Chatter: RunToTheFinish

Get more running tips: Pinterest

Image source Getty Images.