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Breakfast in a glass: Banana, cashew and cacao smoothie. (Recipe here). Photo: Danielle Colley -
This double strawberry thick shake is twice as nice. (Recipe here). -
You can't 'fudge' the fact that this caramel milkshake isn't the healthiest option. But it sure tastes great. (Recipe here). -
Beetroot and berry smoothie for when you need an extra blast of iron and folate. (Recipe here). Photo: Danielle Colley -
Chocolate's healthier cousin, carob, makes an appearance. And we like what we see. (Recipe here). -
This matcha coconut smoothie makes a great breakfast-on-the-go or health snack. (Recipe here). Photo: The Healthy Chef -
Double chocolate and peanut butter shake. Totally not healthy but totally don't care... (Recipe here). Photo: Edwina Pickles -
This blueberry smoothie is said to have 'stress busting' capabilities. We will take their word for it... (Recipe here). Photo: Teresa Cutter -
A classic banana smoothie never gets old. (Recipe here). Photo: iStock -
A daily green smoothie can give you a much-needed nutrient lift. (Recipe here). Photo: Steven Siewert -
A super nutritious breakfast to go: Mint and blueberry smoothie (Recipe here), and creamy fig and almond smoothie (Recipe here). Photo: Eddie Jim -
Summer fruit soy smoothie. (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Vanilla milkshake for the traditionalists. (Recipe here). Photo: hannahmillerick -
Bounce back from a tiring workout with this orange and banana 'recovery' smoothie. (Recipe here). Photo: Paul Cutter -
Frozen berries add flavour (and a pop of colour) to a traditional vanilla shake. (Recipe here). Photo: Jennifer Soo -
Drink your muesli? You can in this breakfast smoothie. (Recipe here). Photo: Jennifer Soo -
Apricot smoothies can be made with dried or fresh fruit. (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Can't choose between chocolate and caramel? This thick shake has the best of both worlds. (Recipe here). Photo: Murdoch Books -
Tropical fruit shake with guava, pineapple and papaya. (Recipe here).
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You've probably noticed that the smoothie industry has boomed in recent years. Nut-mylk beverages topped with chia seeds and drunk from glass jars feature heavily in Instagram feeds. And any self-respecting cafe has at least one smoothie bowl on the menu.
But there has also been a resurgence of the classic milkshake. Retro milk bars are popping up all over place serving shakes and sundaes alongside carb-heavy foods.
So whether you're partial to vanilla malt or an all-out green smoothie enthusiast, these recipes will take your blended beverages to a whole new level.