National Smoothie Day: Let's Talk About What's Actually in Your Blender

The first day of summer and National Smoothie Day happen to fall on the same date — June 21 — and that feels right. There's nothing more summer than throwing things into a blender and calling it breakfast.

We're smoothie people. Firmly, unapologetically smoothie people. But we've also seen enough "healthy smoothie" recipes that contain 60+ grams of sugar to know that a smoothie is only as good as what goes into it. So in honor of the day, let's talk about building one that actually does what you want it to do.

The Problem With Most Smoothies

The smoothies from most chains, and a lot of the recipes you'll find online, are built around fruit, juice, and sweetened yogurt. That's a lot of fast-digesting carbohydrates with very little protein or fiber to balance them out. The result: a spike in blood sugar, a burst of energy, and then a crash before lunch.

Not exactly the wellness win it looked like on paper.

The Anatomy of a Good Smoothie

A smoothie worth making hits a few marks:

• Protein (20+ grams) to keep you full and support muscle
• Fiber from whole fruit or vegetables — not juice, which strips the fiber out
• Healthy fat from something like almond butter or avocado, which slows digestion and adds satiety
• Hydration base — water, unsweetened almond milk, or something similar

The Formula 1 Shake is the foundation of almost every shake we make. It brings 21 vitamins and minerals, solid protein content, and a creamy vanilla base that pairs with virtually any fruit or flavor you want to add. On days when we need more protein — after a workout or on a high-activity day — we add a scoop of Protein Drink Mix to push the total up.

A Few Combinations We Love

• Banana + peanut butter + Formula 1 (French vanilla) + almond milk + ice — classic for a reason
• Frozen mango + Formula 1 + coconut water + a splash of Herbal Aloe — tropical, hydrating, and genuinely refreshing
• Mixed berries + spinach + Protein Drink Mix + water — surprisingly good and great before a workout

Make It a Habit, Not an Occasion

National Smoothie Day is fun, but the real value is what happens the other 364 days a year. If you're looking to use daily shakes as part of a weight management plan, check out our weight loss program — or visit our FAQ for answers to the questions we hear most often.

Blend something great today.