Healthy Smoothie Recipes (+How to Make a Smoothie)

Name: How to Make a Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen fruit ((bananas, berries, watermelon, etc.)); 1 cup liquid (almond milk, orange juice, water, etc.); 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.)

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.

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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.

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The Beast Blender is our go-to blender for smoothies, dips, soups, and everything in between. It’s the perfect size and moderately priced. Oh, and oh-so powerful!

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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:

Homemade peanut butter
Homemade granola
nuts: almonds, walnuts, cashews
seeds: flax or chia
fresh fruit: berries, banana slices, etc.
Greek yogurt

FAQ

What are the best things to put in a smoothie?

Start off with frozen fruit and then add a liquid 2:1, frozen fruit to liquid. From there, add your favorite flavors such as peanut butter, protein powder, and greens.

Do smoothies need yogurt?

You do not have to use yogurt in order to make a delicious smoothie recipe.

How do you make a good smoothie?

A good smoothie starts with a ratio of 2:1 frozen fruit to liquid. From there, other delicious ingredients such as Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and protein powder are added for flavor and nutrition.

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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

Cook:0

Total:10

Fat 2

Carbs 18

Protein 2

Yield:

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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.