10+ Smoothie Recipes Healthy and Delicious for Every Day Energy

Smoothies make it easy to grab a quick, nutritious meal or snack. You can toss in fruits, veggies, and whatever else you like for a tasty drink.

Making healthy smoothies gives you a shot of vitamins and minerals, and keeps your energy up all day.

You don’t have to be a pro to whip up delicious smoothies that fit your goals. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make something fresh and energizing any time you want.

Ingredients

• Fresh or frozen fruits (bananas, berries, mango)
• Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
• Liquid base (water, plant milk, juice)
• Optional add-ins (nut butter, protein powder, oats, flaxseed)

Cooking Instructions

1. Pick your fruits and greens, then wash or peel them.
2. Toss everything into a blender with the liquid base.
3. Blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides if things get stuck.
4. Taste it—add sweetener or more liquid if you want.
5. Pour into a glass and drink up.

1) Tropical Oatmeal Smoothie with pineapple and oats

This smoothie is a fun way to kick off your morning. Pineapple and oats team up for sweetness and fiber.

Oats keep you full, and pineapple brings that tropical zing. Use coconut milk or pineapple juice for your base.

Banana or mango makes things creamier. You can toss this together in just a few minutes.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup pineapple chunks
• ¼ cup rolled oats
• ½ large banana
• ½ cup coconut milk or pineapple juice
• Optional: ¾ cup frozen mango cubes

Cooking Instructions:

1. Put pineapple, oats, banana, and coconut milk (or pineapple juice) into a blender.
2. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy.
3. Want it colder? Add frozen mango and blend again.
4. Pour and drink right away.

Check out more at this tropical oatmeal smoothie recipe.

2) Green Power Smoothie with spinach, kale, and banana

This smoothie is an easy way to sneak more greens into your day. Spinach and kale pack in nutrients, and banana makes it sweet and creamy.

Blend fresh spinach and kale with a frozen banana for a cool texture. Add milk or yogurt to make it more filling.

If you like crunch, sprinkle in some nuts or seeds. It’s super flexible—change it up however you want.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh spinach
• ¾ cup kale
• 1 large frozen banana
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• ¾ cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons slivered almonds

Cooking Instructions

1. Add spinach, kale, and frozen banana to your blender.
2. Pour in Greek yogurt and skim milk.
3. Blend until smooth.
4. Stir in almonds or sprinkle them on top.

Find more details at this green smoothie recipe.

3) Berry Blast Smoothie with mixed berries and spinach

You can throw together a Berry Blast Smoothie with mixed berries and spinach for a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. It works well for breakfast or a quick snack.

Berries and spinach give it a fresh, slightly sweet taste. Toss in yogurt or almond milk for creaminess, or add a banana if you want it extra smooth.

This recipe is flexible—use what you have on hand. Just blend everything up and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 2 cups frozen mixed berries
• ¼ cup fresh spinach
• 1 banana (optional)
• 1 cup plain yogurt or almond milk
• ½ cup orange juice or water

Cooking Instructions

1. Put all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Pour and drink right away.

4) Nut Butter and Banana Smoothie with peanut or almond butter

This smoothie is simple and filling, thanks to healthy fats and protein from nut butter. Use peanut or almond butter—whatever you like best.

Bananas add sweetness and a creamy texture. Choose regular milk or almond milk, depending on your mood.

Oats or Greek yogurt make it thicker and add protein. Chill it for a refreshing snack or breakfast.

Add cinnamon or a few chocolate chips if you’re feeling fancy. Blend until smooth and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 1-2 bananas
• ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 to 2 cups milk or almond milk
• ⅓ cup rolled oats (optional)
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt (optional)
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• A pinch of cinnamon or chocolate chips (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Break bananas into chunks.
2. Add bananas, nut butter, and milk to the blender.
3. Toss in oats, yogurt, honey, and any extras you want.
4. Blend for about 30-60 seconds until smooth.
5. Pour and enjoy.

5) Greek Yogurt, Spinach, and Pineapple Smoothie

This smoothie sneaks in greens with a sweet, tropical twist. Greek yogurt makes it creamy and adds protein.

Spinach blends right in with pineapple, so you barely taste the greens. You get fiber and vitamins in every sip.

Chia seeds add omega-3s and more fiber if you want. Use apple juice or skim milk to get the thickness and sweetness just right.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup low-fat vanilla Greek yogurt
• 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed
• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 banana
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup apple juice or skim milk
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Put yogurt, spinach, pineapple, and banana in a blender.
2. Add apple juice or skim milk.
3. Toss in chia seeds if you’re using them.
4. Blend until smooth.
5. Serve right away or chill it if you want.

6) Strawberry-Banana Smoothie with chia seeds

Strawberries and bananas make this smoothie sweet and creamy. Chia seeds bring in fiber and a bit of protein.

You can use almond milk and yogurt for a quick blend. Chia seeds help keep you full, which is always a win.

Customize it with extra fruit or a drizzle of honey. It’s light, creamy, and packed with nutrients.

Ingredients

• 1 banana (preferably frozen)
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1/3 cup yogurt (any kind you like)
• 1/3 cup almond milk

Cooking Instructions

1. Add banana, strawberries, chia seeds, yogurt, and almond milk to the blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour and drink up.

7) Mango and Banana Smoothie with fat-free vanilla yogurt

This smoothie is creamy, light, and packed with mango and banana flavor. Fat-free vanilla yogurt keeps it healthy but still tasty.

Add a touch of honey if you want it sweeter. The fruit combo gives it a natural, fruity taste.

You can make this in minutes. It’s a good way to enjoy fruit and get some protein, too.

Ingredients

• 2 ripe mangos, peeled and sliced
• 2 bananas
• 2 cups fat-free vanilla yogurt
• 2 cups milk

Cooking Instructions

1. Put mango, banana, yogurt, and milk into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour and serve right away.

8) Frozen Fruit and Soy Milk Smoothie with flaxseed

This smoothie is super easy and healthy. Frozen fruit makes it thick and cold without needing ice.

You’ll get sweetness from fruit and creaminess from soy milk. Flaxseed brings in fiber and omega-3s—good stuff for your heart.

Pick frozen blueberries, mixed berries, or whatever fruit you like. Vanilla soy milk gives it a smooth flavor.

Blend everything together. Adjust the soy milk to get the texture you want. Flaxseed adds a subtle nutty taste that works well with fruit.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries (or mixed frozen fruit)
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup vanilla soy milk
• 1-2 teaspoons ground flaxseed

Cooking Instructions

1. Put frozen fruit, banana, soy milk, and flaxseed in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Add more soy milk if it’s too thick.
4. Pour and enjoy.

9) Protein-Packed Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Craving something chocolatey but still want to feel full? This chocolate banana smoothie might just hit the spot.

It blends the natural sweetness of banana with rich chocolate and a solid punch of protein. I like it for breakfast, but honestly, it’s perfect after a workout too.

You only need a handful of ingredients—nothing fancy. Toss milk, banana, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder into your blender.

It comes out creamy and satisfying, but not so heavy you’ll regret it later.

Use whatever milk or protein powder you like best. You can easily make it vegan or dairy-free if that’s your thing.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• Ice cubes (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
2. Toss the banana, milk, protein powder, peanut butter, honey, and cocoa powder into a blender.
3. Blend until smooth. If you want it colder, add ice cubes and blend again.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.

If you want more ideas, check out the Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake.

10) Refreshing Pineapple Mango Smoothie

Need something to cool down? This pineapple mango smoothie is a burst of tropical flavor and makes a great pick-me-up.

You only need three ingredients, but you can always toss in some yogurt or milk for extra creaminess. I like using frozen fruit—it keeps things thick and icy without watering it down.

If you want to skip dairy, swap in coconut or almond milk. It’s crazy easy and loaded with vitamins, so you’ll feel fresh in no time.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup coconut milk (or milk of choice)

Cooking Instructions

1. Toss pineapple, mango, and coconut milk into a blender.

2. Hit blend. Let it run until everything looks smooth and creamy.

3. Pour the mixture into a glass. Drink it right away—don’t wait around.

If you want to dig deeper into tropical smoothies, check out Natasha’s Kitchen.