I drink a smoothie every single morning – without fail. I even pack my Vitamix in my suitcase when we travel so I can fuel my body with healthy foods like this spinach smoothie, even when we’re on vacation!

There are tons of delicious smoothie recipes on my website, and this spinach smoothie is one of them. It’s light and refreshing and loaded with nutrition from frozen fruit and fresh spinach.

It takes less than 5 minutes to make with 5 ingredients. Plus this spinach smoothie recipe is completely customizable, add a variety of mix-ins to make it your own. Enjoy it alongside peanut butter oatmeal, cottage cheese pancakes, etc.

Spinach Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Fresh spinach. Frozen spinach works well too, however make sure you use 2 cups of loosely packed frozen leaves.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
• Frozen fruit.  you can choose any variety of fruit you would like. I prefer a tropical flair for our spinach smoothie. You can substitute apples, oranges, pears, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, etc. Use a total of 1 cup of fruit. If using fresh fruit (not frozen) freeze your fresh spinach so it is frozen.

How to Make a Spinach Smoothie

Let’s walk through how to make a spinach smoothie together, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Use a Vitamix

For the best smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

Add ingredients to blending container

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the spinach smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

Add the milk first, then the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. Then add the honey on top of the frozen fruit so that it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the blending container.

Blend the Spinach Smoothie

Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth – starting on low speed and increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

Then, blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds until mixture is smooth.

Spinach Smoothie Optional Mix-Ins

You can add some nutritional boosters to this spinach smoothie, here are some suggestions.

• Greens. Add kale, chard, etc. in place of some of the spinach, if desired.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder is a great choice.
• Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and drink the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
• Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.

Serve

Once you have finished blending, pour the spinach smoothie into 1 to 4 glasses (depending on who you’re sharing it with) and serve immediately.

Store/Freeze

You can store leftover spinach smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Spinach Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Spinach Smoothie Recipe

This spinach smoothie recipe is a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your greens! Made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes, it's the perfect quick breakfast or snack.

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes minutes

Servings 1 serving

Calories 262kcal

Author Laura

Cost $5

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring cups

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups almond milk
• 2 cups spinach (fresh or frozen)
• 1 banana frozen
• ½ cup pineapple frozen
• ½ cup mango frozen
• Optional add ins: protein powder bee pollen, collagen, etc.

Instructions

• Put ingredients into the container of a Vitamix blender in the order listed.
• Start blending on low speed and increase to high.
• Blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into 1 to 4 glasses and enjoy.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Fresh spinach. Frozen spinach works well too, however make sure you use 2 cups of loosely packed frozen leaves.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
  
•  
• Frozen fruit.  you can choose any variety of fruit you would like. I prefer a tropical flair for our spinach smoothie. You can substitute apples, oranges, pears, cherries, strawberries, raspberries, etc. Use a total of 1 cup of fruit. If using fresh fruit (not frozen) freeze your fresh spinach so it is frozen.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Smoothie (full recipe) | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 538mg | Potassium: 986mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 6642IU | Vitamin C: 97mg | Calcium: 535mg | Iron: 2mg

More delicious recipes

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy Banana Spinach Muffins

Peanut Butter Banana Baked Oatmeal

Breakfast Egg Muffins Recipe (Egg Cups)

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Smoothie Bowl Recipe – 3 Ways

My oldest daughter is picky about her smoothies, but cherries are her favorite fruit, so I decided to woo her with this cherry smoothie recipe. It totally worked!

This cherry smoothie is made with 6 nutritious ingredients. It’s a protein-packed, thick and creamy smoothie bursting with fresh cherries.

Plus, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes and will convince even smoothie skeptics that smoothies really are delicious!

Cherry Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. use your favorite yogurt! I suggest full-fat for the best results. Vanilla or cherry flavored varieties are great choices too.
• Frozen cherries. you can use fresh summer cherries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen cherries. You can also use fresh, unfrozen cherries if that is what you have on hand.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
• Vanilla extract. vanilla beans or paste work well too.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.

How to Make a Cherry Smoothie

We’ll walk through this cherry smoothie recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Use a Vitamix

For the best smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

Add ingredients to blending container

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the cherry smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

Add the milk first, then the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. Then add the honey on top of the frozen fruit so that it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the blending container.

Cherry Smoothie Optional Mix-Ins

You can add some nutritional boosters to this cherry smoothie, here are some suggestions.

• Cinnamon. I made this optional because not everyone loves cinnamon in their smoothies, however adding ¼ teaspoon makes it taste a little bit like a cold cherry pie – which I am totally here for.
• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or mixed greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder (think black forest smoothie) is a great choice.
• Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and drink the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
• Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.

Blend the Cherry Smoothie

Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth – starting on low speed and increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

Serve

Then pour the cherry smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately. You can top with extra cherries, bee pollen, a sprinkle of chia seeds, slices of bananas, etc.

Store/freeze

You can store leftover cherry smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Cherry Smoothie Recipe FAQs

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Cherry Smoothie Recipe

This healthy cherry smoothie recipe is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes. It's thick and creamy and loaded with sweet cherries!

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Smoothies

Calories 186kcal

Author Laura

Cost $5

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 ½ cups cherries pitted and frozen (10 oz)
• 1 banana frozen
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 Tablespoon honey

Optional add ins

• 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
• 1 cup spinach
• 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
• ¼ tsp cinnamon

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix, or another high-powered blender.
• Secure the lid and blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, for 50-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
• Pour into 4 glasses and enjoy.

Video

Notes

*Nutritional information calculated without add-ins. 

Ingredient Substitutions

• Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. use your favorite yogurt! I suggest full-fat for the best results. Vanilla or cherry flavored varieties are great choices too.
• Frozen cherries. you can use fresh summer cherries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen cherries. You can also use fresh, unfrozen cherries if that is what you have on hand.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
• Vanilla extract. vanilla beans or paste work well too.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.

Store/Freeze

You can store leftover cherry smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg

Try THese REcipes

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Homemade Cherry Pie

Spinach Smoothie

Cherry Muffins

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Mixed Berry Smoothie

Since smoothies are my favorite drink and raspberries are my favorite fruit, naturally I had to share my favorite raspberry smoothing recipe with you!

This raspberry banana smoothie is made with 5 nutritious ingredients. It’s light and fresh and naturally sweet.

Plus, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes and is sure to become your favorite summer smoothie!

Raspberry Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Almond milk Milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Frozen raspberries. you can use fresh summer raspberries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen raspberries. Using frozen berries creates a thick flavorful smoothie.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe as well as give the smoothie a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Lemon juice. I like the acid in this recipe to bring everything together. Lime juice works well too.

How to Make a Raspberry Smoothie

We’ll walk through this raspberry smoothie recipe step-by-step, plus you can watch the video for additional recipe support.

Add Ingredients to Blending Container

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the raspberry smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk first, then the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. Add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Raspberry Smoothie Optional Mix-Ins

You can add some nutritional boosters to this raspberry banana smoothie, here are some suggestions.

• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is a great choice.
• Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, I recommend adding 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
• Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.

Blend the Raspberry Smoothie

Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth – starting on low speed and increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending.

Serve

Next, pour the raspberry smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

I like to serve smoothies as part of a complete breakfast – with some of our other breakfast recipes like peanut butter banana baked oatmeal or baked egg muffins.

This raspberry smoothie also makes a delicious snack on warm summer days after spending the day swimming at the pool or hiking!

Store/freeze

You can store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Raspberry Smoothie Recipe FAQs

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Raspberry Smoothie Recipe

This healthy raspberry smoothie recipe is made with 5 ingredients in 5 minutes. It’s a light and refreshing breakfast or snack.

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 263kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk or your choice of milk
• 2 cups frozen raspberries (10 oz)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 banana frozen
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• Optional add-ins
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder optional
• 1 cup spinach optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Add ingredients in the order listed to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
• Blend, starting on low speed an increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Blend on high until smooth.
• Pour into 4 glasses and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Almond milk Milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Frozen raspberries. you can use fresh summer raspberries that have been frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen raspberries. You can use fresh raspberries too, especially if you have frozen bananas. 
• Lemon juice. I like the acid in this recipe to bring everything together. Lime juice works well too.

Optional smoothie add-ins: 

• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder is a great choice.
• Chia seeds.  for some extra protein and fiber, I recommend adding 1-2 Tablespoons chia seeds and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
• Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.

Store/Freeze

You can store leftover smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 294mg | Potassium: 547mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 1484IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 346mg | Iron: 1mg

Try these recipes

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy Pineapple Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

There have been many seasons of my life (especially while I was pregnant and nursing), that my body desperately needed more protein but I didn’t have the energy to cook.

So, I created this protein smoothie recipe as an easy and nutritious way to give my body what it needed without spending hours in the kitchen (also try this green smoothie and spinach smoothie).

This protein smoothie is made with six healthy, high-protein ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. Enjoy it as a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Protein Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Milk. Any milk variety works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Frozen mixed berries. I suggest using frozen berries for a thick, creamy, cold smoothie. However, you can substitute your favorite fruit: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana sweetens smoothies and imparts a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Vanilla protein powder. Use a high-quality protein powder like this one.
• Almond butter. cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, etc. are all great substitutes.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.

How to Make a Protein Smoothie

Let’s walk through how to make a protein smoothie recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Use a Vitamix Blender

For thick & creamy smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. If you’ve been around my blog for a while then you know my love for my blender runs deep. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

Add Ingredients to Blending Container 

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the protein smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk & yogurt first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Protein Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this protein smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Collagen. For even more protein without changing the flavor, add a scoop of collagen.
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the protein smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the protein smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Store/Freeze

You can store this protein smoothie recipe in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Protein Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Protein Smoothie Recipe

This protein smoothie recipe is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! It’s is an easy, delicious, and healthy way to increase your daily protein intake.

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 7 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Laura

Cost $4

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk (12 g protein)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt (12 g protein)
• 1 ½ cup mixed berries frozen (1 g protein)
• 1 banana frozen (2 g protein)
• 1 Tablespoon almond butter (4 g protein)
• 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder (24 g protein)
• Optional: 1 Tablespoon honey
• Optional: 1 cup frozen spinach

Instructions

• Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
• Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
• Pour into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Milk. Any milk variety works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc. Whole milk is what we use, and it has a higher protein content than non-dairy milks. 
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Frozen mixed berries. I suggest using frozen berries for a thick, creamy, cold smoothie. However, you can substitute your favorite fruit: strawberries, blueberries, cherries, etc.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana sweetens smoothies and imparts a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Vanilla protein powder. Use a high-quality protein powder like this one.
• Almond butter. cashew butter, peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, etc. are all great substitutes.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.

Optional Add-ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this protein smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before blending:

• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Collagen. For even more protein without changing the flavor, add a scoop of collagen.
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 104mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 349mg | Iron: 1mg

Try THese REcipes

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

How to Make A Smoothie

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

This healthy peach smoothie is a delicious way to enjoy the abundance of fresh, ripe summer peaches.

Made with seven ingredients in less than 5 minutes, this banana peach smoothie is a nutritious and refreshing breakfast or snack (just like all of our favorite smoothie recipes).

It’s a delicious healthy way to satisfy a peaches and cream craving!

Peach Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for a peaches and cream flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Frozen Peaches. you can use fresh summer peaches that have been sliced and frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen peaches. I suggest making sure they’re frozen to your smoothie is thick and cold like a milkshake!
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe as well as give the smoothie a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Cinnamon. I love the flavor of cinnamon in this smoothie, if desired you can omit it.

How to Make a Peach Smoothie

Let’s discuss how to make this banana peach smoothie recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Use a Vitamix Blender

For thick & creamy smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. If you’ve been around my blog for a while then you know my love for my blender runs deep. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back! 

Add Ingredients to Blending Container

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the peach smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Peach Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this banana peach smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Add some oranges, strawberries, raspberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this peach smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) would taste amazing in this recipe.

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the peach smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the peach smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Store/Freeze

You can store this banana peach smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Peach Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Peach Smoothie Recipe

This healthy peach smoothie recipe is a delicious way to enjoy fresh summer peaches. This banana peach smoothie is made with 7 ingredients in 5 minutes. It's a delicious breakfast or snack.

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 164kcal

Author Laura

Cost $4

Equipment

• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• Vitamix blender
• spatula

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups milk (whole milk, almond milk, coconut milk, 2% milk)
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 banana frozen
• 2 cups peaches frozen (10 oz)
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Optional: 1 cup spinach

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Put ingredients into the container of a Vitamix blender in the order listed.
• Start blending on low speed and increase to high.
• Blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for a peaches and cream flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Frozen Peaches. you can use fresh summer peaches that have been sliced and frozen (preference), or store-bought frozen peaches. I suggest making sure they’re frozen to your smoothie is thick and cold like a milkshake!
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe as well as give the smoothie a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Cinnamon. I love the flavor of cinnamon in this smoothie, if desired you can omit it.

Store/Freeze

You can store this banana peach smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 380mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 420IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 147mg | Iron: 1mg

Try these recipes

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Banana Smoothie

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Healthy Pineapple Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

We often find ourselves with lots of leftover watermelon after a summer BBQ, so I created this watermelon smoothie recipe as an easy & refreshing way to enjoy it.

This watermelon smoothie is made with 5 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! It’s a healthy and light smoothie that’s guaranteed to cool you down on a warm summer day. Also try this peach smoothie and raspberry smoothie!

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Almond Milk. you can also use coconut water, lite coconut milk, etc.
• Frozen strawberries. You can use fresh strawberries, but in order to make a smoothie that’s thick and cold (without adding ice) I suggest freezing them first.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Lemon juice. I like the splash of acidity in this smoothie to cut through the sweetness of the watermelon. Lime juice is a good substitute too.

How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie

We’ll walk through how to make a watermelon smoothie step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the watermelon smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the watermelon and almond milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending.

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this banana watermelon smoothie, here are some suggestions that can be added before blending:

• More fruit. add your favorite summer fruits -pineapple, raspberries, oranges, blueberries, etc. to change the flavor if you’d like.
• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Collagen. I love adding collagen protein powder to smoothies to add protein without changing the flavor.

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the watermelon smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the strawberry watermelon smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Store/Freeze

You can store this watermelon smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe

This watermelon smoothie recipe is light and refreshing. A healthy and delicious way to cool off on a hot summer day, made with 5 ingredients in 3 minutes.

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 65kcal

Author Laura

Cost $3

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh watermelon chopped
• ½ cup almond milk
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 whole banana frozen
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Add ingredients to the blender in the order listed.
• Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high until the mixture is smooth and there are no lumps.
• Pour into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Almond Milk. you can also use coconut water, lite coconut milk, etc.
• Frozen strawberries. You can use fresh strawberries, but in order to make a smoothie that’s thick and cold (without adding ice) I suggest freezing them first.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Lemon juice. I like the splash of acidity in this smoothie to cut through the sweetness of the watermelon. Lime juice is a good substitute too.

Store/Freeze

You can store this watermelon smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 65kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg

try these recipes

Peach Smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

Tropical Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipe

We adore smoothies around here (check out all our favorite smoothie recipes), and this orange smoothie is no exception.

This bright and fresh orange banana smoothie will add a little sunshine to your day! Made with 6 nutritious ingredients in 5 minutes, it makes a perfect breakfast or snack.

If you’re looking to satisfy a creamsicle craving in a healthier way – you need to give this orange smoothie recipe a try!

Orange Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Oranges. Any variety of orange works well in this recipe including naval oranges, blood oranges, clementines, tangerines, etc.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.

How to Make an Orange Smoothie

Let’s discuss how to make this orange smoothie recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the orange smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Orange Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this orange banana smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Add some grapefruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the orange smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the orange smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

Store/freeze

You can store this orange smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Orange Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Orange Smoothie Recipe

This healthy orange smoothie is like sunshine in a glass. This orange banana smoothie is made with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes and tastes like a healthy liquid creamsicle!

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose, Low Salt

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 142kcal

Author Laura

Cost $4

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk (whole milk, 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc).
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 oranges peeled
• 1 whole banana frozen

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix (or another high-powered blender).
• Blend starting on low speed and increasing to high for 30-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
• Pour into cups and serve immediately!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Milk. I suggest whole milk for the creamiest version, but any milk works well. 2%, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.
• Greek yogurt. I suggest a full-fat yogurt such as a plain or vanilla Greek yogurt, or a plain or vanilla Icelandic yogurt.
• Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
• Vanilla extract. you can use vanilla bean paste or omit if desired. However, if you’re going for the creamsicle flavor definitely use vanilla!
• Oranges. Any variety of orange works well in this recipe including naval oranges, blood oranges, clementines, tangerines, etc.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.

Optional Smoothie Add-ins

• More fruit. Add some grapefruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
• Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately.

Store/Freeze

You can store this orange smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 33mg | Potassium: 357mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 1mg

try these smoothie recipes

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Raspberry Smoothie

Peach Smoothie

Smoothie Bowl Recipe – 3 Ways

Healthy Mixed Berry Smoothie

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

This banana avocado smoothie is a thick and creamy treat made with healthy ingredients.

It tastes like a vanilla milkshake but is loaded with nutrition, so it’s a yummy breakfast or snack you can feel good about eating.

This avocado smoothie recipe is made with 7 ingredients in 5 minutes and will keep you full all morning long. Don’t forget to check out all of our favorite smoothie recipes!

Avocado Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions

• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Honey. maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
• Unsweetened vanilla almond milk. any dairy-free or dairy milk works well in this recipe – choose your favorite.
• Avocado. make sure to use a ripe avocado – but not overly ripe or the flavor will be off. You can freeze it before using it in this recipe to make it extra cold and thick.
• Frozen spinach. I buy large bags of fresh greens and freeze them to use in smoothies. If necessary, you can use fresh, unfrozen spinach.
• Cinnamon/vanilla. these ingredients add a rich flavor. I don’t recommend omitting them.
• Protein powder. I use a vanilla protein powder to enhance the flavor and add more protein. You can choose your favorite.

How to Make an Avocado Smoothie

Let’s discuss how to make this avocado smoothie recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the avocado smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the milk first, then add the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. I like to add the honey last to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Avocado Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this avocado smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Add some raspberries, citrus fruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. Add some almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, etc. for more fat and protein.
• Bee pollen. I love adding this to my smoothies.

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the avocado smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the avocado smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately.

We like to serve it topped with some extra fresh fruit, a sprinkle of bee pollen, chia seeds, or a drizzle of homemade peanut butter or almond butter.

Store/Freeze

You can store this avocado smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. However, it’s best when served immediately. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Avocado Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Banana Avocado Smoothie Recipe

This banana avocado smoothie recipe is thick, creamy and delicious. It tastes like a vanilla milkshake but is made with healthy ingredients like avocados and spinach. It's easy to make in 5 minutes!

Course Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 Servings

Calories 171kcal

Author Laura

Cost $5

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula

Ingredients

• 2 cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 avocado
• 1 cup spinach frozen
• 1 banana frozen
• 1 Tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
• Optional add ins: chia seeds, bee pollen, collagen, etc.

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Put ingredients into the container of a Vitamix blender in the order listed.
• Start blending on low speed and increase to high.
• Blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Video

Notes

If you prefer not to use protein powder, you will need to use 2 TBS honey to sweeten it well.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart a creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Honey. maple syrup can be used in place of honey.
• Unsweetened vanilla almond milk. any dairy-free or dairy milk works well in this recipe – choose your favorite.
• Avocado. make sure to use a ripe avocado – but not overly ripe or the flavor will be off. You can freeze it before using it in this recipe to make it extra cold and thick.
• Frozen spinach. I buy large bags of fresh greens and freeze them to use in smoothies. If necessary, you can use fresh, unfrozen spinach.
• Protein powder. I use a vanilla protein powder to enhance the flavor and add more protein. You can choose your favorite.

Avocado Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this avocado smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Add some raspberries, citrus fruit, strawberries, etc. to change up the flavor if you’d like.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 
• Nut butter. Add some almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, etc. for more fat and protein.
• Bee pollen. I love adding this to my smoothies.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5recipe | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 1mg

you’ll love these recipes

Spinach Smoothie

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Best Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipe

Smoothie Bowl Recipe – 3 Ways

I drink a smoothie every day, and have for over a decade.

I’m not exaggerating either, I pack my blender (Vitamix, of course) and take it with me whenever we travel. I love starting my day with a glass full of fruit, greens and protein.

It’s really easy to learn how to make a smoothie, since all of our smoothie recipes are made in less than 5 minutes!

Once you learn how to make smoothies that are nutritious and delicious – even your kids will enjoy them! I love making smoothies to sneak some fruits, veggies and protein into our daily lives in a way my kids absolutely love. 

So, I’m going to break down how to make smoothies and I include a list of all of my favorite easy smoothie recipes.

How to make a Smoothie Tip #1: Use a High-Powered blender! 

The first step in learning how to make a smoothie is to understand that not all blenders are created equal.

I bought my first Vitamix because I was sick of chunky smoothies. I have not-so-fond memories of literally trying to make a smoothie in my food processor because I had one, and spending money on a fancy blender was a stretch for us financially. The chunks of spinach made me gag, and we decided to buy a reconditioned Vitamix (that is still blending strong 11 years later).

I wanted a blender that would pulverize anything and everything I put into my smoothies and the Vitamix was the answer (plus I used it to make baby food)!

Check out my Vitamix Buying Guide where I give my exhaustive reasons for choosing a Vitamix blender a decade ago, and my top recommendations about which model to buy!

How to Make Smoothies Tip #2: Add Liquids First

When making a smoothie, it’s important to always add the liquid ingredients into the blending container first. This ensures the other ingredients don’t get stuck under the blades. It also creates a vortex that pulls everything into the blades for a smooth blend.

Best Liquids for Smoothies

I always use some sort of non-dairy milk in my smoothies because I think it gives them the best taste and texture. However there are many different liquids that could be used: 

• Almond Milk (my personal favorite)
• Coconut Milk
• Any percentage of dairy milk
• Rice Milk
• Oat Milk
• Cashew Milk
• Coconut Water 
• Water (not recommended, but can be used)

How to Make a Smoothie Tip #3 Use Frozen Ingredients 

Using frozen fruit and greens is crucial to making the thickest, creamiest smoothies. You’ll notice I typically do not use ice in my smoothie recipes, because it waters down the flavor and gives smoothies an icy texture – of which I am not a fan. 

Fruits for Smoothies

Here are some suggestions for fruits to use to make the best smoothies (all frozen, of course). 

• bananas
• mango
• pineapple
• strawberries
• blueberries
• raspberries
• peaches
• cherries
• oranges
• grapefruit

Greens for Smoothies

• spinach
• kale
• swiss chard
• romain lettuce
• beet greens
• carrot tops
• collard greens
• dandelion greens

I typically like to add the greens first, then the frozen fruit on top to help push the greens into the blades. However, you can choose which order to put them in!

How to Make A Smoothie: Tip #4 Pre-portion Add-ins.

I prefer to measure out all the add-ins I want in my smoothies and store them in small containers that are ready to go in the mornings. This way I am not trying to find the perfect combination of protein powders, seeds, etc. during the busy and often rushed hours of the mornings.

Blend & Tamp

Finally, once you have put all of the ingredients in your blender (liquids first, remember), it’s time to blend. Be sure the lid is secure. Always start blending on low speed and increase to high.

I have my smoothie making down to a science and I almost always blend my smoothies for 50 seconds exactly. Make sure to keep pressing the ingredients down into the blades with the tamper (if you’re using a Vitamix), and blend until the mixture is completely smooth.

Smoothie Making FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Best Smoothie Recipe (How to Make a Smoothie)

Start your day right with this easy best smoothie recipe. I drink a smoothie every day! In this post I share my tips and teach you how to make a smoothie! Making smoothies is easy, healthy and delicious.

Course beverage, Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 2 minutes minutes

Total Time 2 minutes minutes

Servings 2 Servings

Calories 153kcal

Author Laura

Cost $4

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
• 1 cup greens, frozen
• 1 medium banana, frozen
• 1 cup fruit, frozen
• 2 Tablespoons add-ins (protein powder, collagen, honey, etc).

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Put ingredients into the container of a Vitamix blender in the order listed.
• Start blending on low speed and increase to high.
• Blend on high speed for 50-60 seconds until mixture is smooth.
• Pour into glasses and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Smoothie Liquid Suggestions

Almond milk, coconut milk, dairy milk, rice milk, oat milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, coconut water. 

Smoothie Greens Suggestions

Spinach, kale, Swiss chard, romaine lettuce, beet greens, carrot tops, collard greens, dandelion greens.

Fruit Suggestions

Mango, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, grapefruit, oranges, peaches, cherries, grapes. 

Add-in suggestions

Protein powder, nut butter, collagen powder, maca, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, bee pollen, acai berry powder, raw cacao nibs, coconut oil, cinnamon, honey.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 8ounces | Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3209IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 1mg

Favorite Smoothie Recipes

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipe

Spinach Smoothie

Smoothie Bowl Recipe – 3 Ways

Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie

The links in this post are affiliate links, thank you for supporting JoyFoodSunshine.

When I am craving warm sandy beaches and the sound of the ocean weaves, I head into the kitchen and make this tropical smoothie! It is like a beach vacation in a glass (also try our mango smoothie and pineapple smoothie recipes).

This dairy-free recipe is delicious my kids request it often. It’s a sunshine-y addition to breakfast or lunch, and even makes a great healthy dessert.

This tropical smoothie is easy to make with only 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! One sip will make you feel like you’re on some beach, somewhere.

Tropical Smoothie Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

Note – this recipe is the best (thick and creamy) when you use frozen fruit. If using fresh it will be thinner.

• Lite Coconut milk. Something I love about this tropical smoothie recipe is that it’s best when made with canned coconut milk. This means I always have some on hand in the pantry to make this smoothie. I use a lite variety, but any canned coconut milk works well. You can also substitute an almond/coconut milk or another dairy or non-dairy milk.
• Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is my favorite way to sweeten a recipe and impart an irresistibly creamy texture. Using frozen banana means that you don’t need to add ice to make it thick and cold.
• Frozen Pineapple and Mango. I always keep frozen pineapple and mango on hand in the freezer (hello pineapple smoothie and mango smoothie). It’s convenient and frozen fruit is always picked and frozen at the peak of ripeness, so it’s sweet and full of nutrients. You can use fresh pineapple or mango if you have them on hand. Or you can buy fresh pineapple or mango, cut it up, and freeze it.
• Honey. This is optional but recommend for the best flavor. You can also use pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan.
• Vanilla extract. The addition of pure vanilla extract takes this tropical smoothie recipe makes it special, I don’t suggest omitting it.

How to Make a Tropical Smoothie

Let’s discuss how to make this recipe, and don’t forget to watch the video.

Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the tropical smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).

It’s important to add the coconut milk first, then add the frozen fruit, for easy blending. I like to add the honey on top of the frozen fruit to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the blending container.

Tropical Smoothie Recipe: Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this tropical smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Strawberries, papaya, raspberries, guavas, etc. can be used in place of some of the mango/pineapple.
• Greens. Adding 1-2 cups of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this tropical smoothie at all. It will change the color to green, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Kale. If you’d like to add kale, I recommend adding 1 cup. Kale has a stronger flavor than spinach and could effect the taste.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Blend

Next, secure the lid and blend the tropical smoothie until it’s smooth and uniform throughout. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).

You may need to pause, scrape down the sides and continue blending to ensure your smoothie is thick and frozen and avoid over-blending. The mixture should be smooth but thick.

Serve

Once blended, pour the tropical smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately. I suggest adding a cute little tropical umbrella if you’re trying to make a fun snack for your kids!

Store/Freeze

You can store this tropical smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Tropical Smoothie Recipe FAQS

If you make and love our recipes, it would mean so much to me if you would leave a comment and rating! And don’t forget to follow along with us on Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, and Youtube – be sure to tag @joyfoodsunshine and use the hashtag #joyfoodsunshine so we can your creations!

Print

Healthy Tropical Smoothie Recipe

This healthy Tropical Smoothie recipe is easy to make with 6 ingredients in 5 minutes, and it’s like a beach vacation in a glass! One sip will transport you to some beach, somewhere.

Course beverage, Drinks, smoothie

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 233kcal

Author Laura

Cost $4

Equipment

• Vitamix blender
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• spatula

Ingredients

• 14 ounces coconut milk (1 ½ cups)
• 1 banana frozen
• 2 cups pineapple frozen (12 oz frozen pineapple)
• 2 cups mango frozen (12 oz frozen mango)
• 2 Tablespoons honey
• ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

• Place ingredients in order listed into the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
• Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blades.
• Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds, or until the ingredients are blended and the mixture is smooth but thick.
• Serve immediately!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

• Coconut milk. Any canned coconut milk (lite or full fat) works well. You can also substitute an almond/coconut milk or another dairy or non-dairy milk.
• Frozen Pineapple and Mango. You can use fresh pineapple or mango if you have them on hand. Or you can buy fresh pineapple or mango, cut it up, and freeze it. You can also substitute some of the fruit with other fruits including frozen strawberries, papaya, etc. 
• Honey. This is optional but recommend for the best flavor. You can also use pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan.

Optional Add-Ins

If you’d like to add some nutrition boosters to this tropical smoothie, here are some suggestions that you can add before you begin blending:

• More fruit. Strawberries, papaya, raspberries, guavas, etc. can be used in place of some of the mango/pineapple.
• Greens. Adding 1-2 cups of spinach or power greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this tropical smoothie at all. It will change the color to green, but it’ll taste great and have a bonus serving of veggies!
• Kale. If you’d like to add kale, I recommend adding 1 cup. Kale has a stronger flavor than spinach and could effect the taste.
• Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder will both enhance the flavor and deliver a healthy dose of protein
• Chia seeds.  a nutritional powerhouse that can be added to this tropical smoothie. I recommend adding 1-2 TBS and drinking the smoothie immediately. 

Store/Freeze

You can store this tropical smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 days in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 340mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg

you’ll love these smoothie recipes

Healthy Mango Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Pineapple Smoothie

Best Green Smoothie Recipe

Healthy Blueberry Smoothie Recipe

Raspberry Smoothie

Spinach Smoothie