Healthy Smoothie Recipes (+How to Make a Smoothie)

From green smoothie recipes to a basic strawberry smoothie, we’ve got all the smoothie inspiration you need right here!

Check out 100+ healthy smoothie recipes and learn how to make your own unique healthy smoothies at home with our basic fruit smoothie recipe.

Say hello to the most beautiful smoothie recipes on the internet! Smoothies are such a great healthy breakfast idea and, speaking from experience, dinner idea too! That’s right, it’s my go-to when I don’t have anything to eat.

Smoothies are all about finding that perfect ratio of fruit to liquid. That’s why you’ll see in our basic smoothie recipe, we have about 1 cup of liquid to 2 cups of frozen fruit.

PS: Check out our best Protein Shake Recipes, too! 

What goes in a smoothie recipe?

One unique thing about our smoothie recipes, is that we do not use ice. Instead, we use a 2:1 ratio of frozen fruit to liquid.

• 2 cups frozen fruit (banana, strawberries, mixed berry, pineapple, tropical blend, etc.)
• 1 cup liquid (orange juice, almond milk, coconut water, coconut milk, water)

We say 2:1 with a grain of salt because everyone has their own preference. Some people like to drink smoothies with a straw and others like it thick enough to be eaten with a spoon. So, start with 1 cup of liquid and add more as you wish.

In addition to the 2:1 ratio of fruit to liquid, you can also add other ingredients such as protein powder, greens, Greek yogurt, seeds, etc.

Best Blender for Smoothies

We have a Vitamix and it runs you about $350 on Amazon. I do not have a single bad thing to say about this beast. It’s super powerful, easy to clean, and it makes making smoothies along with other things a breeze. I can tell you right now that this is the best blender I have ever owned and there’s no turning back.

If you’re looking for something a bit smaller and the perfect size for smoothies, we recommend the Beast Blender. We actually just got it a few months ago and it works like a charm and is much cheaper than the Vitamix.

Smoothie Toppings Ideas

Don’t forget about the toppings. If you’re anything like me, you don’t skimp when it comes to toppings. Here are some of my favorites:

FAQ

How to Make a Smoothie

Looking to make healthy smoothie recipes? With just 2 basic ingredients you can make yourself any flavor combo of smoothie in the whole wide world. Here is an “equation” for a basic smoothie recipe that will never disappoint.

Prep:10 minutes minutes

Cook:0 minutes minutes

Total:10 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen fruit (bananas, berries, watermelon, etc.)
• 1 cup liquid almond milk, orange juice, water, etc.

Optional add-ins

• 1/2 cup nonfat Greek yogurt or any kind of yogurt
• 1/2 tablespoon ground seeds flax or chia
• 1/4 cup protein powder whey, plant-based, soy, etc.
• handful of greens spinach, kale, etc.

Instructions 

• Place frozen fruit, liquid, and any optional add-ins into a high-speed blender.

• Blend on high until smooth. You may need to add a little bit more liquid depending on how thick you like your smoothie.

• Serve immediately and top with your favorite toppings.

Tips & Notes

• Nutrition information was calculated with 2 cups of frozen mixed berries and 1 cup of unsweetened plain almond milk.

Nutrition facts

Calories: 85kcal Carbohydrates: 18g Protein: 2g Fat: 2g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 11g

More Healthy Smoothies

Here are some of my favorite Fit Foodie Finds healthy smoothie recipes as well as the best of the best from around the web! Enjoy.

1. Green Smoothie
2. Strawberry Smoothie
3. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
4. Strawberry Banana Spinach Smoothie
5. Triple Berry Protein Smoothie
6. Banana Protein Shake
7. Strawberry Banana Smoothie with Peanut Butter
8. Pumpkin Berry Smoothie
9. Chocolate Protein Smoothie
10. Best Pumpkin Smoothie
11. Strawberry Protein Shake
12. Blueberry Banana Smoothie
13. The Best Breakfast Smoothie
14. Peanut Butter Green Smoothie
15. Banana Matcha Smoothie
16. Dark Chocolate Date Protein Smoothie
17. Creamy Strawberry Chia Seed Smoothie
18. Banana Smoothie
19. Pomegranate Green Smoothie Bowl
20. Apple Pie Smoothie
21. Cold-Busting Smoothie
22. PB and J Protein Smoothie
23. Apple Smoothie
24. Pineapple Upside Down Strawberry Smoothie
25. Orange Creamsicle Smoothie
26. Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
27. Blueberry Date Smoothie Bowls
28. Mango Smoothie
29. Kale Smoothie
30. Avocado Smoothie
31. Watermelon Smoothie
32. Peach Smoothie
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