The weather’s heating up, and we’ve got smoothies on the brain! Whether you’re mixing up these fruity drinks as a refreshing breakfast or a healthy snack, you’ll find easy smoothie recipes that satisfy. Smoothies are also a delicious way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. So what’re you waiting for? Let’s mix things up!
1. Orange Creamsicle Smoothie Recipe
The whole family will love this refreshing smoothie that tastes just like an old-fashioned Creamsicle.
Ingredients:
- 4 fresh oranges, peeled
- 2 cups ice
- ⅓ cup milk (skim, soy, coconut or almond)
- 1-2 tbsp. honey or agave
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Strong Start Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
Love all the nutrients in your favorite smoothie but hate the blood sugar spike? This smoothie keeps things in balance with healthy fats and green veggies.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 serving vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 large handful of spinach
- ¼ of an avocado
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries
- 2 tbsp. ground flax seed
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and blend!
3. Blueberry Super Veggie Smoothie Recipe
Change things up and tap into the talent of zucchini and cauliflower to up your smoothie game. Add blueberries, bananas and dates for a tasty smoothie WIN!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 banana, peeled
- ¼ cup cauliflower florets, chopped and frozen
- ½ small zucchini, chopped and frozen
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 3 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 cup unsweetened almond, oat or coconut milk
Directions:
Combine all ingredients and blend.
4. TropiKale Green Smoothie Recipe
This nutrient-dense, delicious smoothie helps with digestion and detoxification. Plus, the banana, mango and pineapple turn this smoothie into a seriously tropikale treat.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups kale
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen bananas
- 1 cup frozen mango
- 1 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1 tbsp. hemp seeds
Directions:
Blend kale and coconut milk together until smooth. Add fruit and seeds and blend again. Serves two. Enjoy!
5. Ultimate Green Superfood Smoothie Recipe
Filling your tank with the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein and healthy fats in this green smoothie is one of the best ways to start your day.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup almond milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach, tightly packed
- 1 small avocado, pitted
- 1 frozen banana
- 3 dates, pitted
- 2 tsp. of superfood green powder (we used a spirulina and chlorella mix)
- ½ tsp. ground cinnamon
- ¼ to ½ tsp. Himalayan salt
Directions:
Blend all ingredients to desired consistency and drink up!
6. Blueberry Coconut Chia Smoothie Recipe
Indulge without the bulge with this sweet, tangy and incredibly delicious blueberry coconut chia smoothie.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 2-ounce pack frozen coconut meat
- 1 tbsp. almond butter
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 1 pitted date
- 1 tsp. lime juice
- ¼ tsp. ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup water
Directions:
Blend together and enjoy!
7. Mint Mojito Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie is packed full of protein to keep you fuller for longer, earns its sweetness from fresh fruit (thanks dates!), serves up a dose of healthy fats (thanks avocado!) and is punching above its weight in terms of nutritional benefits (thanks spirulina!).
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ an avocado
- 2 tbsp. hemp seeds
- ½ tsp. spirulina (or scoop of nutritional green powder)
- 4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 dates, pitted
- 1 handful fresh mint leaves (20-25 leaves)
Directions:
Blend all ingredients and enjoy.
8. Superfood Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Recipe
This nutritious take on your traditional pumpkin pie smoothie tastes every bit as delicious as your fall favorite but adds a superfood punch with spinach. Let's be real, it's pretty gourd-geous.
Ingredients:
- 1 small frozen ripe banana
- ½ cup pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup spinach
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice (or more!)
- 2 tbsp. plain or vanilla protein powder
Directions:
Blend all of the above and fall in love with autumn flavors!
9. Coconut Hydrator Tropical Protein Smoothie Recipe
A tropical holiday in a glass, let this recipe take you to the Caribbean with just a whip and a sip. Paleo friendly and pretty darn delicious, this hydrating coconut smoothie is just the thing to add to your morning routine.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup coconut water
- 4-5 chunks of frozen coconut
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp. of chia seeds
- Shredded coconut for garnish
Directions:
Blend all of the above in order and say hello to the taste of sun, sand and surf.
10. Antioxidant Powerhouse Smoothie Recipe
This berry-based, delicious smoothie is full of good-for-you minerals like copper, potassium, folate, manganese, thiamin, and lots of antioxidant polyphenols. Whip this treat up at the start of your day or for a mid-afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup blackberries
- ½ cup strawberries
- 2 tsp. flax seeds
- 1 cup chopped kale
- ½ inch ginger, peeled
- ¼ cup ice
Directions:
Blend these ingredients together until desired consistency and enjoy!
11. Paleo Green Smoothie Recipe
We could all use more greens in our diet and this smoothie definitely delivers the goods. Paleo, dairy-free and delicious, it's packed with collagen to ease joint pain, improve skin elasticity, build muscle and burn fat, and even help reduce cellulite.
Ingredients:
- 8 oz coconut milk
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tbsp. natural almond butter
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 1 handful kale
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 tsp. flaxseed
- Pinch of Himalayan salt
Directions:
Blend all ingredients and get your green on!
12. Berry Pom Smoothie Recipe
Berries are among the healthiest foods on Earth and they taste amazing. We combined berries and antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice to bring you a smoothie recipe you’ll love berry much.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup pomegranate juice
- 1 tbsp. honey
- Fresh pomegranate arils (only for garnish)
Directions:
Blend all ingredients until you reach desired consistency.
13. Heart Smart Smoothie Recipe
This sweet strawberry smoothie recipe is packed with heart-healthy Omega-3 essential fatty acids and soluble fiber. We’ve filled it with frozen fruit, so you can enjoy this sweet taste of summer at any time of year.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ½ cup frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp. flaxseed meal
- 1 tbsp. honey (optional to sweeten)
Directions:
Add yogurt first, then the fruit. Blend to combine. Add flaxseed meal and honey and pulse.
14. Green Gains Smoothie Recipe
Busy mornings and full days call for a quick and easy way to get a healthy dose of veggies and fruit. Inspired by Jamba Juice’s Apple and Greens smoothie, our version is delicious and nutritious (shhh…even the kids will like it!).
Ingredients:
- 1 cup green vegetable juice
- ½ frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen mango
- ½ cup frozen peaches
- ½ cup sliced green apple
- ¼ cup frozen strawberries
- 2 leaves of kale
Directions:
Blend to desired consistency and enjoy!
15. Acai Smoothie Bowl Recipe
If you prefer to eat your smoothies with a spoon than with a straw, try this delicious smoothie bowl on for size!
Ingredients:
- 1 packet frozen, unsweetened acai (1/2 cup)
- ½ frozen ripe banana
- ¼ cup low-fat milk
- 1 tbsp. nut butter
- Toppings include: ½ banana sliced, blueberries, chopped almonds, and chia seeds.
Directions:
Place açaí it in a blender and pulse to break it into small pieces. Add the banana, the milk and nut butter and blend until smooth. Add additional milk a tablespoon at a time to get a smooth texture, if desired. Pour into a bowl and add your favorite toppings.