These smoothie recipes highlight your favorite fruits and veggies—in a slurpable drink! They’re packed with good-for-you ingredients, take less than 5 minutes to make, and can be enjoyed any time of day.
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Why You’ll Love These Smoothies
Smoothies are such a big part of my weekly routine. I always aim for a balance of nutrients, fiber, protein, and healthy fats. These recipes are great as-is, but don’t be afraid to tweak them based on what you have or what you love!
Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Fruit combinations in smoothies are virtually endless! These smoothies are easy, delicious, and refreshingly vibrant.
Strawberry Banana Smoothie: A tried-and-true classic that never gets old. It’s a great smoothie to make use of ripe bananas. I’ll also show you how to freeze bananas!
Watermelon Smoothie: Turn in-season watermelon into a refreshing creamy delight! This recipe is also a hit for summer dinners at my house. The kiddos love it.
Mandarin Breakfast Smoothie: I like to think of this as a citrus creamsicle with benefits. Bonus: try this post-workout green smoothie for extra protein!
Blueberry Smoothie: This antioxidant powerhouse mixes blueberries, banana, yogurt, and flax seeds for a feel-good drink from the inside out.
Cilantro Smoothie: Detox in a glass—this refreshing blend of cilantro, pineapple, spinach, kiwi, and ginger is like a reset button for your day.
Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie: This blend of pineapple, banana, ginger, and turmeric makes for one seriously good-for-you combo and an incredibly delicious tropical flavor.
Cranberry Smoothie: Tart meets sweet in this cranberry-orange blend that’s creamy, refreshing, and packed with antioxidants. These dessert-inspired smoothies feel like a treat but are made with wholesome ingredients. These vibrant bowls transform your basic smoothie into a full-on meal, topped with crunchy, colorful, and nutrient-dense extras. Start with your favorite smoothie blend, then have fun piling on toppings like nuts, seeds, superfoods, and extra fruit.
Acai Bowl: The quintessential smoothie bowl packed with antioxidants, and even better when topped with a colorful mix of berries and crunchy add-ons.
Pitaya Smoothie Bowl: Want to feel like you’re on vacation in Bali? Finish it off with extra fruit and a sprinkle of granola for the perfect crunch.
Clean Green Smoothie Bowl: Packed with hidden veggies and leafy greens, this vibrant bowl is the ultimate green smoothie in spoonable form.
How To Make A Great Smoothie
When it comes to making a smoothie, don’t overthink it. The best ones often come together by simply improvising with what you have on hand. You can buy frozen fruit or chop and freeze your own! Leafy greens like spinach or kale are an easy way to sneak in extra nutrients. You can also use frozen zucchini or cauliflower for a fiber-rich, low-sugar boost. Healthy fats help your body absorb all the fat-soluble vitamins from fruits and veggies. Take your smoothie to the next level with easy extras like cinnamon, turmeric, maca powder, collagen, or goji berries. For more ideas, check out my post on how to make the healthiest green smoothie.
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20+ Best Smoothie Recipes Author: Lisa Bryan 5 from 13 votes Serves 2 servings Prep Time 5 minutes mins Total Time 5 minutes mins Saved Print Share Description These smoothie recipes are packed with healthy, good-for-you ingredients. Start your day with one of my favorites: this delicious blueberry smoothie! Ingredients US Metric 1x 2x 3x ▢ 2 cups coconut water
▢ 2 cups frozen blueberries
▢ 1 frozen banana
▢ ½ cup greek yogurt
▢ 1 tbsp flax seeds Instructions Blend coconut water, blueberries, banana, yogurt and flax seeds together in a high-powered blender for 30 seconds, or until creamy. Copying and or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Mention @downshiftology or tag #downshiftology
Roundup originally posted December 2020, but updated to include new recipes and photos for your benefit!,
