There’s something about smoothies recipes that make them almost irresistible as a meal, a drink, or a snack, especially on a hot summer day. Get your blender ready for these healthy fruit smoothie recipes you can make in minutes.
1- Honeydew-Kiwifruit Smoothie
Save on calories and leave out the sugar in this recipe for a delicious all-fruit smoothie. Moreover, you’ll get a hefty dose of vitamin C and potassium, which is great for healthy bones and teeth.
Nutrition facts: 110 calories, 0g fat, 27g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 2g protein
- Makes: 3 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 27
Ingredients
- 2 cups cubed honeydew
- 1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut up
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and cut up
- 2 -3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices
- In a blender container, combine honeydew, apple, kiwifruit, sugar, and lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth.
- Add ice cubes; cover and blend until cubes are crushed and mixture is slushy. Garnish with additional honeydew and/or kiwifruit slices, if desired.
Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie
On the go? Blend a banana, peanut butter, and milk for a healthy breakfast you can easily take with you.
Nutrition facts: 303 calories, 9g fat, 45g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 16g protein
- Makes: 1 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 45
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Ingredients
- 10 ounces skim milk or plain soy milk
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 medium banana
Directions
- Make it: In a blender, combine all ingredients and mix until smooth. Use 6 ice cubes for a thicker consistency.
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 1
PER SERVING: 303 cal., 9 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 45 g carb. (4 g fiber), 16 g pro.
3- Banana and Kiwi Smoothie
The fuzzy kiwi fruit may be small in size, but talk about a triple threat. It’s loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, which keep skin firm, promote healthy bones and teeth, and protect you from cancer and heart disease.
Nutrition facts: 155 calories, 2g fat, 28g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, 7g protein
- Makes: 2 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 28
Ingredients
- 1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1 kiwifruit, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1 cup low-fat yogurt
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup, optional
Directions
- Combine all of the banana, kiwi, yogurt, ice, and syrup in a blender and whir together until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 2
4- Strawberry, Banana & Flax Smoothie
Adding flaxseeds to you diet is a great way to increase your intake of omega-3s, which are associated with a lowered risk of heart disease, cancer, and depression.
Nutrition facts: 278 calories, 7g fat, 43g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 16g protein
- Makes: 1 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 43
Ingredients
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/2 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
- 1 1/2 cups skim milk or light soy milk
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
Directions
- Blend all until smooth.
Nutrition Information
PER SERVING: 278 cal., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 43 g carb. (7 g fiber), 16 g pro.
5- Chocolate and Peanut Butter Smoothie
Chocolate for breakfast — why not? This smoothie has chocolate soy milk to satisfy your sweet tooth and frozen berries to give you a healthy boost of antioxidants.
Nutrition facts: 355 calories, 14g fat, 41g carbohydrate, 15g protein
- Makes: 1 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 41
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup frozen berries
- 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup low-fat chocolate soy milk
- 2 tablespoons reduced-fat all-natural peanut butter
Directions
- In a blender, combine 3/4 cup frozen berries, 1/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup low-fat chocolate soy milk and 2 tablespoons reduced-fat all-natural peanut butter.
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 1
PER SERVING: 355 cal., 14 g total fat (3 g sat. fat), 230 mg sodium, 41 g carb. 15 g pro.
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6- Whipped Strawberry Lemonade
If you’re fan of strawberry lemonade, you’ll love it in smoothie form too. This smoothie recipe has more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C, which may help increase “good” HDL cholesterol levels and strengthen bones. And all for just 89 calories!
Nutrition facts: 89 calories, 0g fat, 23g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, 1g protein
- Makes: 2 servings
- Prep: 2 mins
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 23
Ingredients
- 8 large strawberries, stems and leaves removed
- 1 cup sparkling mineral water, chilled
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 large fresh mint leaves
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
Directions
- In a blender, combine strawberries, sparkling water, lemon juice, honey and mint; cover and puree on low speed for 15 seconds, then on high speed for 1 minute. Serve with or without ice.
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 2
PER SERVING: 89 cal., 23 g carb. (2 g fiber), 1 g pro.
7- Sunrise Tea Smoothie
This blend of fruits like mango and papaya will make you feel like you’re on a tropical island, and you’ll get more than 100 percent of your daily intake of vitamin C to protect you from heart disease.
- Makes: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 bags mint-flavored green tea, such as Tazo Zen
- 1/2 cup diced mango
- 1/2 cup diced papaya
- 2 tablespoons simple syrup (see recipe below)
- 1/2 cup ice
- Juice from 1/8 of a lemon
Directions
- Steep tea in 1 cup boiling water for 3 minutes.
- Combine tea, 3/4 cup cold water and remaining ingredients in a blender. Blend until cold and frothy.
Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
Directions
- Bring water and sugar to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer 5 minutes, and let cool. Makes about 3 cups.
8- Apricot Smoothie
Use fresh apricots when they’re in season for an extra-juicy fruit smoothie. Plus, they’re rich in vitamin A, which helps your eyesight.
Nutrition facts: 394 calories, 10.5g fat, 63g carbohydrate, 7g fiber, 17g protein
- Makes: 1 servings
- Carb Grams Per Serving: 63
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup calcium- and vitamin D-fortified soy milk
- 4 canned apricot halves (packed in juice)
- 2 tablespoons orange-juice concentrate
- 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ
- 1/2 your choice of nuts
- 1 banana
Directions
- In a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients together,
Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 1
PER SERVING: 394 cal., 11 g total fat 3 mg chol., 63 g carb. (7 g fiber), 17 g pro.
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