- 1 kiwi peeled and sliced.
- 1 banana peeled and sliced.
- 1 cup hulled strawberries.
- ½ cup blueberries.
- 1 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt.
- 1 cup ice cubes plus more as needed.
- ½ cup pineapple juice.
How to Make a Fruit Smoothie
If you want to know How to Make ANY Fruit Smoothie using fresh and frozen ingredients, look no further than this basic recipe. Once you learn this simple formula, you’ll be able to mix it up with berries and tropical fruits, add in greens such as spinach or kale, and even make them vegan and dairy-free. And the best part? You only a few simple ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make the best homemade smoothie.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 163 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 2 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 98 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 24 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- ½ cup milk (oat, coconut, or nut-based)
- ¼ cup yogurt (regular, Greek, or plant-based)
- 1 cup fresh fruit (or avocado)
- 2 cups frozen fruit (thawed for 5-10 minutes)
- 1-2 Tbsp. sweetener (optional)
- Optional add-ins (Nuts, seeds, oils, spices, oats, and protein powder)
Instruction:
- Pour liquid into a blender along with yogurt, fresh fruit, frozen fruit, sweetener, and any optional add-ins. (In this order if using a traditional blender or in the reverse order if using a personal blender.)
- Blend ingredients together until smooth and well combined.
Frozen Fruit Smoothies
No need for ice in these Frozen Fruit Smoothies from Food Network Kitchen: Frozen bananas and berries add a rich, creamy thickness with milk, yogurt and honey.
Prep: 0 5min0
Total: 0 5min0
Yield: 2 servings
Nutrition Facts: calories 366 calorie, Fat 7 grams, Saturated Fat 4 grams, Cholesterol 20 milligrams, Sodium 88 milligrams, Carbohydrate 75 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 58 grams
Ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste
Instruction:
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
- Cooks note: For non-dairy smoothies, substitute 1 cup rice milk for the milk and yogurt. Or, use soy yogurt or milk instead of dairy.
25 Fruit Smoothie Recipes
Here’s the most perfect frozen fruit smoothie you’ll find! It’s healthy, easy to blend up, and has the best creamy texture and fruity flavor.
Prep: 5min
Total: 5min
Yield: 2
Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen strawberries OR any frozen fruit: mango, pineapple, blueberries, etc.
- 1 banana (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt*
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
- 1/2 cup ice
Instruction:
- Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
How to Make a Basic Fruit Smoothie | Smoothie Recipes | Allrecipes.com
FAQ
What is the best liquid to put in a fruit smoothie?
What fruits go best with smoothies?
- Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
- Mango.
- Pineapple.
- Peach.
- Banana.
- Apple.
- Melon.
- Cherries.
What do you put in a smoothie?
- Fruit. …
- Veggie. …
- Protein. …
- Plant-based fat. …
- Liquid: Your choices include milk, non-dairy milk, coconut water, iced coffee or tea, and juice. …
- Flavor boosters: Flavorful sprinkles include cocoa powder, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and unsweetened matcha powder. …
- Grains. …
- Ice.
Are smoothies better with milk or juice?
How to make a smoothie with fruit?
- Add your frozen fruit of choice. In this case, we used blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. …
- Add a yogurt or banana base to thicken. Plain greek yogurt and/or bananas are great for thickening smoothies.
- Add protein powder (optional) …
- Add your milk of choice.
