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Our Best Ideas for Smoothies
Smoothie lovers, gather round, because this Food Network collection of best smoothie recipes includes 52 options for every mood, from classic strawberry-banana and tropical blends to green smoothies, protein-packed breakfast shakes and thick smoothie bowls topped with granola and fresh fruit. Whether you’re a newbie looking for your first recipe or a smoothie enthusiast in need of some new inspiration, you’ll find delicious combinations that blend up nicely (no icy chunks!) and that aren’t too sweet — so you can satisfy your hunger without getting bored of your options.
Hot tips for cool sips: The best smoothies start with frozen fruit instead of ice, which creates a thick, creamy texture without watering down flavor. Berries, mango, pineapple and banana all work well here. Adding Greek yogurt, nut butter, avocado, oats or chia seeds boosts protein and fiber to keep you full for hours. And, incorporating juice, coffee or coconut water is an easy way to punch up the flavor.
These are recipes from your favorite Food Network stars and the chefs in our test kitchen, so you can trust that the results will be healthy and delicious; no chunky, icy or water smoothies here. Most take fewer than 5 minutes to prepare, so get out that blender and smoothie your way to a quick and nutritious meal.
One of our favorite smoothie recipes? You can never go wrong with a classic. Here, strawberries, banana and just a touch of honey work together to give your drink just the right amount of sweetness and tang — and a dollop of Greek yogurt ensures a rich, velvety consistency.
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Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie
This tropical-inspired smoothie is packed with fiber (6 grams per serving), thanks to the fruit and the clever addition of rolled oats. There's no better way to start your day!
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Healthy Sweet Potato Pie Smoothie
Inspired by the classic dessert, this sweet potato pie smoothie blends warm spices, creamy yogurt and nutrient-rich sweet potato for a cozy, good-for-you treat. We'll happily sip on this smoothie for breakfast, lunch or dessert!
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Green Smoothie Bowl
Easily upgrade your spinach smoothie by serving it in a bowl — and topping it with granola, seeds and fresh fruit. The extra carbs and protein work together with the fiber in the smoothie to make sure you stay full until your next meal.
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Cherry-Almond Smoothie
Blitz banana, cherries and yogurt with almond milk for a filling breakfast you'll make again and again. Made with just a handful of ingredients, it's a simple way to satisfy your hunger anytime.
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Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
The trick to making a smoothie into a bowl is blending until you have a texture closer to soft serve than to a traditional smoothie. For this bowl, the Greek yogurt, frozen bananas and ice create a satisfying texture — and will leave you full for hours.
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Ultra-Creamy Avocado Smoothie
In many countries’ folks eat avocados for dessert, in custards and in shakes like this one. The riper the avocado, the sweeter the shake, so you'll want to adjust the sweetness to taste. If you have matcha (green tea powder) on hand, add some for a boost of antioxidants, nutrients, and fiber.
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Mixed Berries and Banana Smoothie
This four-ingredient smoothie only takes a few minutes to blend — and it serves two! Perfect for summer afternoons when you're not sure what to make for lunch!
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Tropical Turmeric Smoothie
This creamy and refreshing tropical turmeric smoothie is full of frozen fruit, both mango and pineapple, giving it a frosty, thick texture without added ice. Greek yogurt and chia seeds add protein, and a pinch of salt helps bring out the flavors of the ingredients.
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Mango, Strawberry, and Pineapple Smoothie
This all-fruit smoothie consists of diced mango, cut up strawberries, chopped pineapple and a splash of orange juice. It's one of our favorite ways to fill up on fiber!
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Strawberry-Green Tea Smoothie
The combination of sweet strawberries and earthy green tea makes this smoothie balanced and refreshing. It's packed with vitamin C and antioxidants, and if you keep green tea ice cubes in your freezer you can make it in a flash!
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Mixed Berries and Banana Smoothie (and Smoothie Bowl)
Consider this recipe a two-for-one. You can blend the smoothie ingredients together and serve in a glass as a drinkable snack, or pour into a bowl and add the toppings for a more substantial meal.
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Blueberry-Almond Smoothie
Roasted almonds are the kye to this vitamin C-rich smoothie. They add body, toasty flavor, and a little extra protein.
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Kids Can Make: Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie
This all-in-one milk-and-cookies smoothie makes a nice change of pace for a summer breakfast or afternoon snack. Plus, it's easy enough that kids of all ages can help make it.
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Vietnamese Coffee Smoothie
The key to this caffeinated treat is to use a strong coffee or espresso. It gives the smoothi all the rich, coffee flavor you're looking for — even after the other ingredients have been added.
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Peanut Butter Split Smoothie
Have a jar of peanut butter sitting in your pantry? Whip up some creamy and satisfying smoothies that also include bananas, milk and nonfat yogurt.
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Green Smoothie
This pretty green smoothie is packed with fiber, vitamin C and lutein. Keep frozen grapes in your freezer so you can whirl this up in a pinch for breakfast or for a healthy refresher any time of day.
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Healthy Cherry Almond Oatmeal Smoothie
A healthy breakfast on the go? This smoothie will keep you full longer thanks to extra fiber from the oats. What a perfect way to start your day!
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Pineapple Smoothie Bowl
This simple and delicious smoothie packed both with flavor and fiber. Feel free to top with your favorite fruits — or even sliced almonds and sprinkle of granola.
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
Breakfast smoothies are a great way to get a nutrient-rich start to the day. In less than five minutes, you can transform whole grains, fruits and vegetables into a delicious and filling meal that's packed with vitamins and fiber. Pro tip: use frozen fruit (rather than ice) results for a thick and creamy consistency.
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Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie
Giada makes her own simple syrup to sweeten her tangy raspberry smoothies. If you're short on time (or avoiding cane sugar) opt for a little honey instead.
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Blueberry and Chia Seed Smoothie
This simple, nutritious smoothie tastes like summer and is delicious when made with fresh blueberries. It can also be prepared well into the fall though — just sub in frozen blueberries instead.
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Vanilla Bean Coconut Yogurt Smoothie
You won't believe the amount of flavor — or nutrients — packed into this five-ingredient smoothie. Vanilla-infused honey lends a touch of aromatic sweetness, Greek yogurt adds a little tang and coconut-water ice cubes create a refreshing, tropical finish.
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Peachy Oat Smoothie
There are few things in life that are as glorious as a juicy, ripe summer peach. This smoothie combines them with heart-healthy oats for extra body and creaminess.
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Keto Mint Chip Breakfast Smoothie
This mint chip ice cream look-alike, in the form of a keto smoothie, is perfect for a quick breakfast on the go. Although, we'd happily sip on this after dinner in place of dessert, too!
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Berry-licious Smoothie Bowl
Looking for a heartier take on your favorite smoothie? Add a thickener like avocado, chia seeds or even dried dates. This recipe will get you started.
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Coconut Water Smoothie with Mango, Banana and Strawberries
Instead of blending regular ice cubes, make ones out of coconut water. They're great for smoothies like this one — and keep your drink from tasting watered down.
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Red Berry-and-Beet Smoothie
When fresh berries aren't in season, use frozen berries in drinks like this brilliantly colored, high-fiber smoothie. The beet adds a wonderful earthiness, plus antioxidants and fiber.
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Mean Green Smoothie
Sip on this spinach-based smoothie for an extra boost of magnesium and iron. Oh, and did we mention it's deliciously refreshing?
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Watermelon-and-Cucumber Smoothie
This uber-refreshing smoothie is loaded with vitamin C, thanks to watermelon. Keep chunks of watermelon in your freezer so you can blend this up anytime.
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Kiwi-Ginger Zinger Protein Smoothie
The bright flavors of kiwi, ginger and parsley are tempered by creamy coconut milk and hemp seeds in this clean-tasting smoothie that packs 16 grams of protein and 5 grams of dietary fiber into each serving. It makes a great light lunch or post-workout snack.
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Papaya-Banana Smoothie
Bobby combines milk, yogurt, vanilla, banana, papaya and ice cubes in a blender for a sweet and delicious smoothie you'll want to make all the time. It tastes like a trip to the tropics!
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Super Green Smoothie
To offset some of the bitterness that comes with a green smoothie, use additional natural sweeteners like chunks of pineapple and a little honey. It's an easy way to balance the flavor without derailing your wellness goals.
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Acai Berry Smoothie Bowl
Because smoothie bowls don't have to be slurped through a straw, you can blend in lots of filling ingredients like seeds, nut butters or even avocado. Top with colorful slices of fruit and you're ready to eat!
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Banana and Walnut Smoothie
Creamy, nutty and oh-so-delicious, this smoothie is the perfect way to start your day. It reminds us of the flavors you'll find in a banana nut muffin — one of our favorite breakfast treats!
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Pumpkin-Ginger Smoothie
This fiber-packed smoothie gets its tang from a healthy dose of low-fat yogurt and a splash of apple cider vinegar. It's a welcome change from the rich pumpkin desserts that tempt us during the fall months.
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Matcha-Do About Nuttin'
The snack that will put a smile on your face! From the shredded coconut, pistachios and matcha topping to the adorable strawberry "ladybugs" — how much cuter can this smoothie bowl get?!
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Passion Fruit-Mango Smoothie
Grown in tropical regions throughout the world, passion fruit is usually enjoyed as a juice with the crunchy seeds strained out. But consider leaving them: In this smoothie they help deliver an impressive 6 grams of fiber. Passion fruit is also a good source of vitamins A and C and nonheme, plant-based iron.
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Blueberry Blast Smoothie
You don't need a lot of ingredients to make a healthy breakfast or midday snack. This smoothie only calls for four, making it easy to mix one up anytime.
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Peach Pie Smoothie
This creamy smoothie is low in calories — and tastes like your favorite summer dessert! What more could you ask for in a smoothie?!
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Carrot-Pineapple Smoothie
The combination of beta-carotene packed carrots and vitamin-rich pineapple is a delicious and healthy one in this refreshing smoothie. Freezing carrot juice cuts out adding regular ice cubes, and we love using dried dates as a natural sweetener.
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Green Morning Smoothie
Need a tasty way to eat more spinach? This smoothie takes a cup of those greens and mixes them with fruit like peaches and mango.
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Orange Banana Smoothie
Wake up to a tropical treat with Ina's orange-banana smoothie. It's almost as good as relaxing on the beach!
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Cran-Sicle Smoothie
Love tangy cranberries? We give them just a touch of sweetness with maple syrup — for the perfect balance of flavors.
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Pumpkin Smoothie
Katie’s "pumpkin pie in a cup" has all the elements of the classic fall dessert — like maple syrup and cinnamon. We won't tell if you serve with a dollop of whipped cream on top!
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Black Raspberry-Vanilla Smoothie
Sometimes the simplest recipes are best. Like this smoothie that combines fresh berries, vanilla yogurt and honey for a sweet and delicious treat.
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Katie's Kale Smoothie
This green smoothie is high in nutrients and contains powerful antioxidants. The kale is blended with green fruits (like grapes and pears) for a hint of sweet flavor.
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Rainbow Smoothie
This is a great base recipe. You can use it to make 5 different smoothies — in every color of the rainbow — so there's truly something for every palate, budget and pantry.
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Swirl Smoothie
Craving a chocolatey, peanut buttery treat? Bobby has got you covered with hisblend of bananas, yogurt, milk and peanut butter.
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Almond Milk and Berry Smoothie
Here's a pro tip for serving these good-for-you smoothies from Melissa d'Arabian: pour them into chilled glasses so they stay extra cold while you sip. (Although, we're pretty sure they'll disappear quickly given how delicious they are!)
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Smoothie
This simple smoothie tastes just like you favorite baked good in a glass! Want to make it extra decadent? Go ahead: Top it with a cookie!
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Sweet Basil Smoothie
A bit of fragrant basil (along with a sweet lemon syrup) give this smoothie a sophisticated and refreshing flavor. It's perfect for warm weather sipping — or anytime you're looking for something with that special touch that Giada brings to her recipes.
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