Calories.  We’re either cutting them, counting them, burning them or obsessing over them.  For most, they are worse than a four letter word.  And when it comes to smoothies, many of them can cost you over a thousand of those precious calories.

Here are a few smoothie recipes that will cost you far less in calories but still have a big time taste. 

Açaí Antioxidant Smoothie

This smoothie should replace the old saying about an apple a day – drink one of these a day and you’re guaranteed to keep the doctor away!

• 8-10oz Zola Açaí Juice
• 1 Cup   Frozen Blueberries or Strawberries
• ½ Cup  Frozen Banana Chunks

Pear-Ginger Delight:

This smoothie is delicious!  I also love that it uses carrot juice, which gives this drink its orange color and lots of vitamin A.

• Combine 1 ripe pear-peeled, cored and chopped, ¼ fresh carrot juice, ¼ cup skim milk, ½ teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger and ½ cup crushed ice
• Blend until smooth.
• You can also add in some wheat germ or flaxseed for a little added fiber or omega-3 fatty acid.

Orange Cherry Smoothie:

I love the combination of oranges and cherries – this smoothie is great when you’re in the mood for something with a little tang to it.

• 8-10oz Orange Juice
• 1 Cup   Frozen Cherries
• ½ Cup  Frozen Banana Chunks
• Blend until smooth