Smoothies are a super quick and healthy breakfast option, but the same old combo can get boring pretty fast. From a unique watermelon ginger pairing to the creamy choco strawberry banana, these fruit smoothie recipes will invigorate your basic breakfast or snack. And as a bonus, they’re as good for you as they are for your taste buds.
Strawberry Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Made with yogurt, milk, or ice cream, fruit smoothie recipes are the perfect summer treat. This one combines sweet strawberry with tangy lemon to create a beverage that’s like a dance in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1½ cup fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups crushed ice
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
Peach Mango Banana Smoothie
Peach and mango make for a refreshing pick-me-up. Try this tropical combination anytime you want to be transported to a beach, at least mentally.
Ingredients
- 1 peach, sliced
- 1 mango, peeled and diced
- 1 banana, frozen and chopped
- ½ cup vanilla soy milk
- ½ cup orange juice, or as needed
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with chunks of banana and peach, if desired.
Pineapple Smoothie
Pineapple is loaded with beneficial vitamins and antioxidants. Start your day with this tasty smoothie recipe, or make one whenever you need something sweet.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups unsweetened pineapple juice
- 1 cup 1% buttermilk
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 2 (8-ounce) cans unsweetened crushed pineapple
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with mint, if desired.
Watermelon Smoothie
This recipe is a unique blend of flavors that give the drink a sweet, spicy, yet nutty vibe.
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon chunks, seeds removed
- 1 cup cracked ice
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
Kiwi Smoothie
Who says you can’t have a smoothie for dessert? The addition of frozen yogurt makes this recipe extra creamy and luscious.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe kiwis, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1⅓ cups apple juice
- 1 cup frozen yogurt
- Honey or sugar to taste
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Top with ice and a slice of kiwi, if desired.
Quick Tip
Swap the frozen yogurt out with plain yogurt to make this into a breakfast smoothie.
Banana Raspberry Smoothie
The tang of raspberries and the creamy sweetness of banana will give you the boost you need to conquer the day.
Instructions
- 1½ cups natural pineapple juice
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 ripe, peeled bananas
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with raspberries and a sprig of mint, if desired.
Blackberry Strawberry Smoothie
We have to be totally honest: this fruit smoothie recipe is more of a fruit milkshake. But trust us when we say it’s an absolute must-try. If you want to have it for breakfast, your secret’s safe with us.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blackberries
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with whipped cream and a whole blackberry, if desired.
Melon Smoothie
Melons don’t get enough credit, but they’re absolutely delicious in fruit smoothies. Try this one with honeydew and cantaloupe or use whatever type of melon you love most.
Ingredients
- ¼ cantaloupe, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- ¼ honeydew melon, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons sugar or honey (or to taste)
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
Orange Smoothie
You don’t need to go to the mall to enjoy an Orange Julius. Make this copycat recipe right at home, and you won’t be able to tell the difference.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- 10 ice cubes
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with an orange slice if desired.
Choco Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Chocolate and banana are a match made in heaven but add strawberry, and it’s truly to die for.
Ingredients
- 2 bananas, frozen and chunked
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles, and a strawberry if desired.
Banana Smoothie
You can’t get much simpler than a two-ingredient smoothie. All you need is a frozen banana and milk, and voila!
Ingredients
- 1 banana, frozen
- ¾ cup milk
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
Quick Tip
Make sure to use a frozen banana to achieve the desired smoothie consistency, but if you don’t have one on hand, adding ice cubes will work, too.
Smoothie Recipes That’ll Become Your New Favorites
With 11 new smoothie recipes in your rotation, you’ll never get bored with your basic breakfast, snack, or dessert. The fantastic thing is that you can adjust them based on your needs or what ingredients you have on hand. Use plain yogurt for a healthier breakfast smoothie, or swap it out for ice cream if you need something a bit sweeter and more fulfilling. However you go about it, you can’t go wrong.
