Cooking Light

Live life deliciously with Cooking Light magazine—vibrantly designed as a digital edition, with all of the recipes and gorgeous photos of the magazine. Each issue is packed with seasonal, delicious and nutritious recipes, quick ways to plan everyday menus and helpful tips on how to live a healthier lifestyle. For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

EDITOR’S LETTER

WHAT HEALTHY MEANS NOW

TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF SMOOTHIES • With a myriad of colorful and healthful ingredients, these frosty beverages are a great way to improve your health, sip by sip.

SMOOTHIE DO’S & DON’TS • With the right blend of ingredients, a smoothie can be a nutritional powerhouse—full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamins, and protein. But a few misguided add-ins can leave you with a high-calorie, sugar-laden dessert that’s anything but the healthy drink you had envisioned.

PREP SCHOOL • Yes, smoothies are naturally quick. But some mornings push even the most devout smoothie aficionado to the limit. Tackle each time-crunched breakfast and cranky after-school snackers with these easy techniques.

BEST & WORST SMOOTHIE INGREDIENTS • Smoothies can quickly become heavy on calories and sugar if you don’t pay attention to the ingredients. A healthy smoothie should include some protein and fiber and also provide antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Here are ways to make wise choices.

HOW TO MAKE IT SWEET • The key to sweetening a smoothie or drink naturally is to find ingredients that dissolve well. Some sweeteners boost both flavor and texture.

MORNING BLEND • Start your day with these healthy smoothies featuring dairy and non-dairy products, fruits, and veggies.

BERRY BENEFITS • Build a better smoothie with colorful fresh or frozen berries—the rock stars of the nutrition world.

GO GREEN • Green is the color of money as well as nutritious veggies. You’re sure to get a return on your investment when you include some green in your smoothies.

LOW-CARB SMOOTHIES • Keep the carbs in check with these low-sugar, veggie-packed blends.

THE PEANUT GALLERY • Pump up the protein and the heart-healthy fat with these creamy peanut butter smoothies.

CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS • Indulge in a smoothie that looks and tastes like dessert and is packed with good-for-you nutrients.

SMOOTHIE BOWLS • Instead of sipping your smoothie through a straw, use a spoon and a bowl.

SNACKS & TREATS • When you need some between-meal nourishment, nibble on seasoned nuts, crispy chips, chewy bars, or tasty trail mix.

RECIPE INDEX • SMOOTHIES & SNACKS