Many people think that smoothies are complicated. They should be Instagrammable, need a lot of cutting and preparation, and just time-consuming over all. But did you know that smoothies are actually some of the easiest things to prepare?

If you shop for the right ingredients and prep them ahead of time, then all you’ll really need in the morning is to pop everything in your blender and put it in your tumbler for a healthy breakfast on the go. If you are a busy guy who has only 5 minutes to squeeze in, smoothies can still be something that you can work on and consume in between meals.

We’ve listed down five easy-to-follow recipes that use almost the same items for easier shopping. We hope you’ll be blending in no time.

Note: Make sure to prep your ingredients to make things easier. You can chop your fruits up and put the ingredients for each smoothie in a separate zip lock or container, so by the time you want to whip it up, you can already toss everything into the blender.

Ultimate green smoothie

This is for those who love everything green. This smoothie is refreshing and filling! It has the right tangy taste and is packed with nutrients and fiber.

What you need:

1/2 cup frozen kale

1/2 cup frozen pineapple

1/2 cup plain kefir or plain yogurt

1/4 cup water

What to do: Blend them together and add a pinch of cayenne pepper for an extra kick.

Protein-rich cantaloupe smoothie

If you find yourself getting tired of the bland taste of your protein powder, you can change it up a little by incorporating it into a smoothie. This three-ingredient recipe is simple, straightforward, and downright delicious.

What you need:

1/4 large cantaloupe (peeled and seeds removed)

1/2 cup 1 percent fat cottage cheese

1 scoop vanilla-flavored whey protein powder

What to do: Toss everything into your blender or food processor until smooth and creamy.

Apple banana smoothie with peanut butter

Apples and bananas are smoothie staples. Whip them up with peanut butter and now that’ll taste like heaven. If you are a kid at heart looking for a healthy breakfast, this recipe will be just right up your alley. Plus points for this smoothie being protein-rich!

What you need:

1 banana, peeled

1 apple, cored and sliced

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 cup crushed ice

What to do: Put them together and blend them. Don’t want ice? Just put frozen banana instead! Same delicious taste, just no ice.

Cranberry citrus smoothie

This refreshing recipe inspired by fall is super easy to whip up yet tastes like heaven. It also tastes fancy, as if bought from your local healthy cafe.

What you need:

3 oranges, peeled

1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or frozen

1/2 banana, frozen

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

What to do: Blend them together and garnish with some orange peel to make it look extra fancy.

Banana berry smoothie

This three-ingredient smoothie is perfect for berry-loving guys. You can choose among strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries for this recipe. You can also try putting different berries together if you want!

What you need:

1/2 banana

1 cup frozen berries of your choice

1/2 cup almond milk

What to do: Put them together in a blender until creamy. Enjoy while you’re on the go!

Sources:

Green day recipe

Protein-rich cantaloupe smoothie

Cranberry citrus smoothie

Banana berry smoothie

Banana berry smoothie