20+ Best Smoothie Recipes

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These smoothie recipes give new life to your favorite fruits and veggies – in a slurpable drink! They’re packed with good-for-you ingredients, made in less than 5 minutes, and can be enjoyed any time throughout the day.

A glass of cranberry smoothie with a straw

How To Make A Great Smoothie

When it comes to making a smoothie, don’t overthink it. The best ones are often made from improvising with what you have on hand. Toss in your slightly browned banana, sprinkle in a handful of spinach that’s about to go bad, or use up that half can of coconut milk. Just a little bit of each can go far in a delicious blended drink.

While there’s no right or wrong way to make a smoothie, here’s a few tips to for making a healthy, well-rounded smoothie.

  • Choose a liquid base. Choose filtered water, coconut water, or any dairy-free milks (such as oat milk, almond milk, hemp milk, or cashew milk) for an extra creamy smoothie. Steer clear of fruit juices most of the time though, as it adds unnecessary sugar.
  • Start with frozen fruits. To keep your smoothie chilled and creamy without getting watered down from ice, it’s best to use frozen fruits, like frozen bananas. You can use store-bought frozen bags, or chop and freeze fresh fruit.
  • Add vegetables for a dose of greens. Fresh leafy greens such as spinach or kale are an easy way to sneak in greens. But you can also add in frozen zucchini or frozen cauliflower to pack in extra nutrients and fiber in these low-sugar smoothies.
  • Consider adding healthy fats. Healthy fats will help absorb all those fat-soluble vitamins and nutrients from your fruits and vegetables! All you need is a dollop of almond butter, a drizzle of coconut oil, a slice of avocado or a variety of seeds such as chia seeds or flax seeds.
  • Superfood & protein add-ins are a plus. Give your smoothie an extra boost with the simplest ingredients. These can range from spices such as cinnamon or turmeric, to superfoods like maca powder or goji berries. For more superfood options, take a peek at my post on how to make the healthiest green smoothie.

Super Easy Fruit Smoothie Recipes

Fruit combinations are virtually endless in smoothies! And that makes it all the more fun to experiment with new flavors and vibrant colors. Just remember to make the most of what’s in season. Stock up on mangos in the summer and persimmons in the winter. Then blend those with year-round fruits such as bananas or apples to create easy, tasty, and refreshing options.

Two glasses of strawberry banana smoothie.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie: This classic combo never fails and can be enjoyed all year round!

Mango smoothie in a mason jar

Mango Smoothie: This sweet and creamy summertime smoothie is the perfect blend of mangoes, bananas, and milk — that’s it!

Mandarin breakfast smoothie in a glass next to mandarin oranges.

Mandarin Breakfast Smoothie: This creamsicle dream is brimming with Vitamin C, and plenty of power ingredients to kickstart your morning!

(dairy-free) With only a few ingredients, this simple but delicious acai smoothie comes together quickly. Toss acai, strawberries, banana and nut milk into a blender.

Strawberry Acai Smoothie: Blend frozen acai packets with strawberries and bananas to create this vitamin-packed smoothie.

Cup of banana smoothie

Banana Smoothie: The best 3-ingredient smoothie that passes as a nutrition-packed meal!

A delicious peach smoothie that makes for a healthy, breakfast smoothie when blended with yogurt and chia seeds. Make this with dairy or dairy-free.

Peach Breakfast Smoothie: Enjoy the best of peach season with a breakfast smoothie full of creamy yogurt, chia seeds, and a few easy spices.

Almond orange smoothie. A great dairy-free, breakfast smoothie.

Almond Orange Smoothie: This smoothie is a riff on an Orange Julius with a delicious blend of oranges, bananas, almond butter, and vanilla beans.

Post Workout Green Smoothie. This vitamin, nutrient and protein-packed green smoothie is perfect after a workout or to start your day on the right foot!

Post Workout Green Smoothie: Try this easy combo of spinach, apples, bananas, avocado, and protein powder to complete your workout routine.

Healthy Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie Recipes

Skip the expensive juice bars with these vibrant and healthy smoothies. They’re made with natural anti-inflammatory foods that keep inflammation at bay, boost your immune system, and support your overall wellness. What more could you ask for in one single drink?

Green smoothie recipe in a glass.

Best Green Smoothie: A simple combo of apples, spinach, banana, and avocado will change your expectations of a green smoothie. This one’s creamy, perfectly sweet, and packed with nutrients. That’s why it’s the best!

Blueberry smoothie in a glass with straw.

Blueberry Smoothie: Blueberries, banana, coconut water, yogurt and flax seeds turns this into one nutrient-dense smoothie that boasts tons of antioxidant benefits.

Two glasses of cilantro smoothie

Cilantro Smoothie: This is just what you need to cleanse and detoxify! Just blend this ultra-fresh mix of spinach, ginger, banana, pineapple, kiwi, and cilantro. 

Turmeric smoothie in a glass jar with straw and ingredients in the background.

Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie: You won’t believe how delicious this combination is! Just blend together pineapple, bananas, ginger, and turmeric for a tropical (yet healthy) getaway.

Pouring cranberry smoothie into glass cups

Cranberry Smoothie: This cranberry orange delight is sweet, tart, creamy, and filled with antioxidants!

Two glasses of apple, carrot, beet smoothie surrounded by fresh produce.

Apple Carrot Beet Smoothie: Enjoy this smoothie filled with carrots, apples, ginger, and oranges for the ultimate fruit and veggie fix.

This persimmon smoothie is the perfect smoothie for fall. Made with persimmons, banana, ginger, cinnamon and cloves, it's slightly spiced and deliciously sweet. 

Spiced Persimmon Smoothie: With the addition of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, this is a slightly sweet, deliciously spiced, immune-boosting smoothie perfect for those cold weather months.

Golden Beet, Carrot and Turmeric Smoothie. A sweet, antioxidant and nutrient-packed smoothie with disease-fighting turmeric.

Golden Beet, Carrot and Turmeric Smoothie: Combining all the orange things, this is one power-packed, beta-carotene loaded, and gut-healing smoothie!

Dessert-Like Smoothies with No Guilt!

For smoothies a bit more on the indulgent side, give these a try. While they may have a smidge more sweetness, they’re still full of natural ingredients. So yes, a chocolate smoothie can indeed be healthy. You’re welcome.

This chocolate collagen smoothie satisfies all your chocolate cravings and gives you a health boost with collagen peptides. With just 5 simple ingredients you’re sure to make this healthy smoothie again and again.

Chocolate Collagen Smoothie: If you love a good banana and chocolate combo, this one’s a winner. Plus, it’s got a dose of collagen to support your skin, hair, and nails.

(dairy-free, vegan, paleo) Cashew Date Shake. Inspired by the classic date shakes from Palm Springs, California.

Cashew Date Shake: A healthier take on Palm Springs’ famous date shake, this one’s extra creamy (thanks to cashews), and naturally sweetened with dates, and bananas.

The Ultimate Smoothie Bowl Recipes

If you haven’t hopped on the smoothie bowl bandwagon – now’s the time. These bowls of goodness turn your average smoothie into a refreshing, vibrant, and colorful meal with room for topping creativity! Choose a base from your favorite smoothie blends, then top it off with nuts, seeds, superfoods, and extra fruit.

Homemade acai bowl with a spoon

Acai Bowl: This quintessential smoothie bowl is packed with antioxidants and tastes amazing with an array of berries and crunchy toppings.

(gluten-free) Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl: Come cherry season, this bowl is a must. It’s a blend of cherries, banana, coconut water, and topped with cacao nibs and coconut flakes for an indulgent treat.

(gluten-free) Mango Smoothie Bowl. The perfect summer smoothie bowl, filled with mangoes, pineapple, blueberries and gluten-free granola.

Mango Smoothie Bowl: Tropical flavors and sunny vibes are front and center in this recipe. Top it with extra fruit and a sprinkle of granola for added crunch.

Clean green smoothie bowl. A classic green smoothie bowl that's a breakfast favorite.

Clean Green Smoothie Bowl: For a veggie-packed meal with a bunch of sneaky greens, look no further than this recipe…the ultimate green smoothie bowl.

(gluten-free) Pitaya Smoothie Bowl

Pitaya Smoothie Bowl: Want to feel like you’re on vacation in Bali? Pitaya (also known as dragon fruit) makes for a vibrant smoothie bowl, especially when topped with additional fruits.

If you make any of these delicious smoothie recipes, let me know how it turned out! I’d love to hear what you think in the comments below.

Best smoothie recipes featuring a turmeric smoothie and blueberry smoothie.

20+ Best Smoothie Recipes

5 from 13 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

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 
 

Instructions 

  • Blend coconut water, blueberries, banana, yogurt and flax seeds together in a high-powered blender for 30 seconds, or until creamy.

Nutrition

Calories: 238kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 273mg | Potassium: 1036mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 25.2mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1.5mg
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best smoothie recipes, smoothie recipes
Did you make this recipe?Mention @downshiftology or tag #downshiftology!

Roundup originally posted December 2020, but updated to include new recipes.

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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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32 Comments

  1. Best recipes ever. great source of anti-inflammatory information and practice. really appreciate you sharing benefits to healthy living. We have a family history of RA, colon cancer, melanoma, diabetes, and hypertension . I love how you use garlic, turmeric, ginger and fresh fruits and vegetables, God bless!5 stars

  2. Great recipe! You should add this one aswell : avocado + 2 bananas cut in pieces , put them in a blender , add some milk in and a table spoon of honey , then turn on the blender . Favorite one yet!5 stars

  3. Hi, I am looking for a link to download pdf recipes for the 8 anti inflamatory drinks. What link should I look under. thank you, Wendall DeVera

    1. Hi Wendall – there’s no one PDF for the anti-inflammatory drinks unfortunately. You will need to print each recipe on its own.

  4. Hmmmm…I’m confused…where is the recipe for the Creamy Watermelon Smoothie? Every smoothie recipe is listed except the one in the subject line of my email that I was interested in seeing?

    1. Hi Lynn – you can find the watermelon smoothie recipe on my website as I have yet to add it to this list yet. I will soon be doing an update to this post!

  5. So where’s the recipe for the watermelon smoothie that was in the title of your email? I didn’t see it.

    1. Hi there – I haven’t added it to this list yet, but you can just search for watermelon smoothie on my website!

  6. WOW! I just love this recipe……..frozen fruits with coconut water! It must be very delicious.5 stars

  7. Well, the Chocolate Collagen smoothie is great. I’ve tested it in this Wednesday in India with the help of newly purchased hand blender. All i can say, it’s pretty tasty. Come back to recipe, it’s also well-explained. Thank you 3000.5 stars

  8. Healthy and delicious and packed with goodness. Thanks for such amazing recipes. Best at any time of the day. Yum5 stars

  9. Wow – I just want every single thing on this page. I will be working my way through this list this month after all of the rich holiday food I just ate. Yum. The cashew date shake is first on my list.5 stars