Our 55 Best Smoothie Recipes
Hello? This is your blender talking. Got smoothie recipes? Because I'm bored. Sure, you can haphazardly add yogurt (or kefir, or something else tangy) and a splash of oat milk or almond milk or whatever floats your boat. You can throw in fresh or frozen berries or other fruit, maybe a chopped vegetable. But you've used your go-to combos a thousand times now. And you're more likely to end up with a truly delicious, even exciting, smoothie if you lean on these combos. Below you'll find 46 of our best smoothie recipes (and recipes for lassis, not-too-sweet shakes, slushies, and more alcohol-free drinks) for quick morning breakfasts or afternoon pick-me-ups.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kate Buckens1/55Strawberry Smoothie
A splash of vanilla and honey give this everyday smoothie just the right amount of sweetness.
- Photo by Colin Price2/55
Secret Mango Creamsicle Smoothie
This smoothie recipe's secret ingredient is persimmon, which provides sweetness and creaminess while letting the mango flavor shine through. Make sure your persimmon is ripe before you throw it in the blender!
- Photo by Colin Price3/55
Watermelon Chia Smoothie
This pretty pink smoothie from Catherine McCord's Smoothie Project gets its refreshing flavor from watermelon, strawberries, and mint, and its creamy texture from frozen cauliflower florets.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks4/55
Matcha-Mango Smoothie
This simple smoothie gets a bolt of caffeine from matcha and a dose of protein from yogurt. A little mango helps to balance the tartness of the yogurt and the bitterness of the green tea powder.
- Photo by Eva Kolenko5/55
Almond, Kale, and Banana Smoothie
Dates and bananas naturally sweeten this wholesome breakfast smoothie, and the recipe packs in a full cup of kale per serving.
- Photo by Ed Anderson6/55
Pineapple, Blackberry, and Basil Smoothie
This smoothie recipe from Michael Symon's Fix It with Food gets its vivid color from blackberries, and its tropical flavor from coconut water and fresh pineapple. (Plus a little lime.)
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone7/55
Spinach-Avocado Smoothie with Grapefruit
The classic combination of spinach, avocado, and grapefruit inspired this fresh, vitamin-packed smoothie. With green tea and protein powder, it's all you need to get going in the morning.
- Photo by Dylan James Ho and Jeni Afuso8/55
Watermelon, Lime, and White Pepper Yogurt Drink
This drink from Bäco in Los Angeles is made with a bit of creamy yogurt, plus soda water and watermelon to make it extra-refreshing.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone9/55
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble Smoothie
The flavors of a strawberry rhubarb crumble mingle in this satisfying smoothie, which is thickened by uncooked oats.
- Courtesy of Katrina Scott & Karena Dawn10/55
Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie
Frozen berries, a dollop of peanut butter, and almond milk—plus a banana for creaminess and vanilla protein powder—blend into a delicious smoothie reminiscent of your favorite childhood lunchtime treat.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Anna Stockwell11/55
Super Green Smoothie Bowl with Matcha and Ginger
This creamy green smoothie bowl makes an especially satisfying breakfast. Chia seeds and oats add density and fiber, while mango and fresh ginger add sweetness and spice.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Chris Morocco12/55
Blueberry, Lime, and Cashew Smoothies
Save your beautiful farmers' market berries for dessert and use the frozen stuff here instead. Cashews add creamy heft to this easy smoothie recipe.
- Romulo Yanes13/55
Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie
If you really want to go green, this recipe from Seamus Mullen is for you. Packed with parsley and kale, plus a bit of ground flaxseed, it gets its balance from a handful of frozen berries and a sliced banana.
- Photo by Vanessa Stump14/55
Mango Slushie
Ginger kombucha adds bright, spicy flavor to this tropical fruit smoothie, which is made with frozen mango, kiwi, and fresh, tart lime juice. Freezing the kiwi helps thicken the drink.
- Photo by Peden & Munk15/55
Berry, Beet, Mint, Lime, and Chia Seed Smoothie
The liquid in this smoothie recipe is really up to you. Nut milks add body and protein, but if you prefer something sweeter, try juice. Less heavy? Go with coconut water.
- Photo by Colin Price16/55
Blueberry Muffin Smoothie
This smoothie mimics the flavors of everyone’s favorite muffin.
- Photo by Peden & Munk17/55
Banana, Coffee, Cashew, and Cocoa Smoothie
This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone18/55
Peachy Chia Chai Smoothie
This peach smoothie starts with frozen peaches, Greek yogurt, and coconut water-soaked chia seeds, then gets warming spice from vanilla, ground cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
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Orange and Banana Yogurt Smoothie
Peel, slice, and freeze bananas in resealable plastic bags to use as a nutritious thickener for a variety of smoothies.
- Photo by Peden & Munk20/55
Tropical Carrot, Turmeric, and Ginger Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies. This recipe mixes blood orange or navel orange, carrot, frozen mango, ginger, and turmeric, plus a bit of coconut water, hemp seeds, and cayenne.
- Brian Leatart21/55
Vanilla-Date Breakfast Smoothie
Sometimes you just want to keep things simple. For those times, there's this quick smoothie recipe, made with yogurt, milk, dates, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone22/55
Mocha Berry-Almond Smoothie
This smoothie has everything you need for breakfast: Protein, potassium, Vitamin C, and coffee!
- Christina Holmes23/55
Mango, Berry & Banana Smoothie
Get your flaxseeds in with this delicious smoothie, made with frozen mango and blackberries, yogurt, coconut water, and banana.
- Photo by Peden & Munk24/55
Avocado, Kale, Pineapple, and Coconut Smoothie
This smoothie developed by Claire Saffitz gets bold flavor from kale and matcha, smoothed out with creamy avocado, frozen pineapple, and coconut.
- Photo by Ellen Silverman25/55
Minty Blueberry Shake
Juicy wild blueberries and a subtle sweetness from the mint pair well with the vegetal taste of greens in this aromatic smoothie.
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Pineapple, Arugula, Macadamia Nut
This drink is extra refreshing, thanks to fresh pineapple, peppery arugula, and fresh mint leaves. Raw macadamia nuts give it a wonderful creamy richness. This smoothie recipe is one of our favorite filling breakfasts.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone27/55
Carrot Cake Smoothie
This smoothie has all the familiar flavors of carrot cake: sweet coconut, buttery walnuts, fragrant cinnamon, and warm vanilla.
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone28/55
Blueberry-Beet Smoothie with Coconut Water
Beets for breakfast? You bet. They add an earthy sweetness to this vibrant blueberry smoothie. You don't even have to cook the beet first, just peel and grate it before blending.
- Caren Alpert29/55
Sweet Peach Smoothie
Wait for summer to make this smoothie recipe; you need a ripe, in-season peach. It's sweetened with a bit of honey and enriched with flaxseed oil, which is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.
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Coconut-Blueberry Smoothie
This brightly hued drink is a great start to the day. Coconut milk, fresh mint, lime, and whatever berries you choose.
- Photo by Stephen Baccon31/55
Delectable Green Smoothie
Tried a green smoothie in the past you had to force down for the good of your insides? Well, this one is sweet, delicious, easy to drink, and full of all the right stuff.
- Zach DeSart32/55
Avocado Smoothie
If you've never had an avocado smoothie, it's time to start. We're all about the creamy texture and luscious flavor. This one has fresh lime and basil, too.
- Adrian Mueller34/55
Melon Slush
This recipe from Sheila Lukins is reason enough to get excited for melon season. You'll mix ripe, musky cantaloupe with ice and orange juice, and be ready to go. Maybe serve it with a little prosciutto on the side?
- Tatsuro Nishimura, food styling by Rhoda Boone35/55
Peanut Butter and Grape Smoothie
The classic combination of peanut butter and grape jelly inspired this kid-friendly smoothie.
- Gail Albert Halaban36/55
Almond-Banana Smoothies
These simple, nutty smoothies make good use of ripe bananas, almond milk, brown sugar, and nutmeg. Use freshly grated for the best aroma.
- Photo by Stephen Hamilton37/55
Mango, Mint, and Pineapple Smoothie
If you need a taste of sunshine in winter, we recommend Art Smith's quick and easy smoothie recipe using mango, pineapple, mint, and kefir or yogurt.
- Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell38/55
Ayran
This frothy salted Turkish yogurt drink is endlessly refreshing.
- Romulo Yanes39/55
Strawberry Lassi
You've probably had mango lassi, but how about strawberry? This one is simple to make. Just blend strawberries, sugar, ground cardamom, plain yogurt, and ice in your blender until smooth. A pinch of salt brings out the flavor.
- Nigel Cox40/55
Energy Shake
You don't need a juicer to make this sweet, smooth drink, which is rich in vitamins A and C—a blender can puree the fibrous kale and soft kiwi and banana.
- Photo by Eric Wolfinger41/55
Chia-Berry Shake
As thick and smooth as a milk shake, this berry freeze actually gets its creaminess from chia and avocado, not milk and ice cream. Using frozen berries keeps the drink icy cold (and allows you to make it when berries are out of season), but if you prefer to use fresh, just add a couple of ice cubes when blending.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich42/55
Avocado Water
Avocado gives this drink from Daniela Soto-Innes the creamy, sippable texture of a milkshake but without a drop of dairy. It's a great morning beverage, but we'd happily drink it all day.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li43/55
Palm Springs Date Shake
Attention: This ice cream-based drink is probably not technically a smoothie, but you can have it for breakfast if you want.
- Photography by Colin Price44/55
Apple Pie Smoothie
Fresh apple, old-fashioned oats, walnuts, and cinnamon make this smoothie perfect for autumn. A pitted date sweetens the mix nicely.
- Photo by Katie Newburn45/55
Sweet Potato Julius
This is a winning combination, light and refreshing with pops of citrus, yet dense and filling because of the sweet potato. Enjoy this as a meal or post-workout drink, or split it with a loved one for a snack.
- Photo by Ed Anderson46/55
Morning Sunrise Smoothie
Think of this smoothie as somewhere between a hearty green monster and a fruity berry shake. The key: sweet carrots meet sweeter pineapple for a drink that feels like a liquid sunset in a glass. A little turmeric boosts the flavor.
- Brandon Harman47/55
Acai-Peanut Protein Shake
Instead of strawberries, you can use one banana or a cup of any other frozen fresh fruit you like for this power shake recipe.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman, Food Styling by Jesse Szewczyk48/55
Creamy-Dreamy Strawberry-Banana Smoothie
Everything you want in an easy strawberry smoothie, it’s perfectly creamy from milk, Greek yogurt, and bananas, and just sweet enough from a dollop of honey.
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Blackberry and Yogurt Breakfast Smoothie
Tired of the same old yogurt for breakfast? This blackberry smoothie recipe keeps things interesting (yet healthy!).
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Eliza Mozer50/55
Mango and Greens Smoothie
This green smoothie gets its kick of nutrients from a heap of spinach or kale and its energizing tropical vibes from coconut water.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Taneka Morris, Prop Styling by Gerri K. Williams51/55
Get Up & Go Blueberry Date Cocoa Smoothie
Sweetened with dates and boosted with coffee, this fruity smoothie gets its creamy texture from a simple trick: puréeing the dates before adding the frozen fruit.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Eliza Mozer52/55
Banana-Blueberry Smoothie With Tahini
A grown-up drinkable take on the classic combo of PB&J, with tahini for nutty richness and cinnamon and vanilla for a little added complexity.
- Peden + Munk53/55
Tropical Carrot, Ginger, and Turmeric Smoothie
A pinch of salt makes everything taste better, including savory smoothies.
- Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Eliza Mozer54/55
Creamy Strawberry-Ginger Smoothie
Sweet strawberry, zingy ginger, and creamy yogurt join forces in this punchy pink refresher. Added dates ensure the final smoothie isn’t overly tart.
- Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski55/55
CBD Mango Smoothie
Mangoes and turmeric contain vitamins and antioxidants that are said to help brighten dull skin.
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