Healthy fruit smoothies are one of my favorite ways to start the day! I’ve been making daily breakfast smoothies for the past 9 years and can honestly say that I have this thing down to a science. While we’ve all struggled with making smoothies that are too thick, too thin, or the ingredients don’t blend well, I’m sharing 4 simple steps that work every time!
Whether you’re wanting to make a nutritious berry smoothie for breakfast, immune-boosting smoothies (link: 15 Immune Boosting Smoothies ) in the winter, a refreshing cantaloupe smoothie (link: Cantaloupe Smoothie (Easy + Refreshing!) ) in the summer, or a protein smoothie for post-workouts, this guide will help you make the perfect smoothie.
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4 Basic Steps for How to Make a Smoothie with Frozen Fruit
1. Add your frozen fruit of choice
In this case, we used blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries. However, any type of frozen fruit will work great!
2. Add a yogurt or banana base to thicken
Plain greek yogurt and/or bananas are great for thickening smoothies.
3. Add protein powder (optional)
Adding protein powder helps sweeten the smoothie (if needed) and, of course, adds protein. This is always an optional step!
4. Add your milk of choice
Our favorite is unsweetened almond milk, but cashew milk, coconut milk, oat milk, and regular dairy milk are all great options as well.
To make the smoothie: Simply blend everything in a single-serving blender (or a food processor) and enjoy! Another option is to pour the smoothie into mason jars and freeze for quick smoothies throughout the week. Simply thaw in the refrigerator a few hours before you’re ready to drink it (or microwave for about 1 minute)!
How to Make a Fruit Smoothie Vegan
To make a vegan fruit smoothie, be sure to use banana as your thickener and a dairy-free milk choice. If you choose to sweeten it, be sure to use agave or maple syrup. Lastly, be sure that your protein powder is vegan!
RELATED: The 5 Best Vegan Protein Powders
What to add to fruit smoothies
Add chia seeds, flax seed, greens (such as spinach and kale), nuts, nut butters, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, and nutritional superfoods!
Some of the best fruit smoothie combinations:
- Strawberries + Banana + Chia Seeds (RECIPE: Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie)
- Mango + Banana (RECIPE:Â Healthy Mango Banana Smoothie)
- Pineapple + Turmeric (RECIPE:Â Golden Glow Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie)
- Banana + Cashew Butter (RECIPE:Â Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie)
- Dragon Fruit + Goji Berries (RECIPE:Â Dragon Fruit Smoothie with Goji Berries
- Pineapple + Mango + Kiwi (RECIPE:Â Tropical Breakfast Smoothie)
Fruit Smoothie Recipe Storage
There are 2 brilliant ways to store fruit smoothies:
1. Smoothie Freezer Packs – Combine fresh or frozen fruit (of choice), spinach or kale, protein powder, and any other dry or frozen add-ins in a freezer bag so that it’s ready to go. In the morning, place the ingredients in the blender and simply add milk and/or juice and blend!
2. Make-Ahead Smoothies – Or what I like to call mason jar smoothies! Blend a big batch of your fruit smoothie, then pour into mason jars and add airtight lids. Freeze for up to 3 months! When ready to enjoy, thaw for about 30-45 seconds in the microwave (or longer, depending on the consistency you want) and use a spoon to break it up. Enjoy!
Classic Fruit Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen fruit ((we used berries))
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 scoops protein powder ((about 1/4 cup))
- 1 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- In a blender, combine frozen fruit, greek yogurt (or a banana), protein powder, and milk of choice.
- Blend until smooth and enjoy!
Granny M. says:
Having fruit smoothies sounds great to help with digestive health.