A guide for 6 super easy and simple 5-ingredient Breakfast Smoothies. Many Healthy Breakfast Smoothies either require 20 ingredients OR are not that healthy at all actually. No need to overcomplicate things. Keep it simple with these amazing smoothie recipes. No protein powder required.
If you’re looking for more of a dessert-like smoothie as a snack check out this amazing Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie. Super chocolatey and delicious.
For breakfast I recommend to keep it super healthy. You want to start your day feeling amazing, right?
The Secret to Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
A healthy breakfast smoothie needs protein and vegetables but it should also taste delicious, right?
Many delicious smoothies are all fruit and thus high sugar and not very healthy unfortunately.
Many healthy recipes are all veggies and powdered super foods and not yummy at all unfortunately.
So how can we achieve the best of both worlds? Healthy breakfast smoothies AND yummy breakfast smoothies at the same time?
It’s much simpler than you think. Pinky promise.
Use yogurt or nuts as protein depending on if you have to watch your calories, need more or less fat in your diet or are sensitive to either nuts or dairy.
Use at least 1 vegetable to make it healthy and 1-2 fruits to make it yummy.
That’s it. Super simple, eh?
The Base for Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
There are two options with my recipes.
Either nut-based or yogurt-based.
For the nut-based breakfast smoothies you add a skinless nut such as cashews or peeled almonds or peeled hazelnuts. (My favorite are cashews because they’re extra creamy).
For the yogurt-based breakfast smoothies you add unsweetened Greek Yogurt. I prefer Greek yogurt for its creaminess and unsweetened because I’m using a banana to sweeten, so no need for sugar in your yogurt.
Other than that both bases are the same. Add frozen banana for sweetness and creaminess and water so your blender doesn’t hate you.
Breakfast Smoothie Add-Ins to flavor and color
So now that you know how to make your breakfast smoothie base, you just “flavor” your smoothie with 1 fruit and one veggie.
The combination possibilities are endless here really. I’m giving you 6 examples of my favorite combinations. Feel free to keep experimenting though.
My favorite fruits to add are all berries, pineapple, mango, avocado and orange. Any fruit does well in a smoothie though. I’ve experimented with a Dragon Fruit Smoothie in the past and absolutely loving that fruit in smoothies.
My favorite vegetables to add are baby spinach, carrots, beets, cauliflower, butternut squash. For a list of more veggies that go well in smoothies here are 8 veggie ideas for smoothies.
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies Recipe Video
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies
A guide for 6 super easy and simple 5-ingredient Breakfast Smoothies. No need to overcomplicate things. Keep it simple with these amazing smoothie recipes. No protein powder required.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or cashews (or other skinless nuts)
- 1/2 Banana, frozen
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup raw fruit preferably frozen
- 1/2 cup raw vegetable preferably frozen
Instructions
Add either Greek Yogurt or nuts to blender, half frozen banana and water, then add ONE fruit and ONE vegetable to make each smoothie and blend until smooth.
Hot Pink Smoothie: Raspberry, Beet.
Light Pink Smoothie: Strawberry, Cauliflower.
Green Smoothie: Avocado, Baby Spinach.
Orange Smoothie: Orange, Carrot.
Purple Smoothie: Blueberry, Red Cabbage.
Yellow Smoothie: Mango (or Pineapple), Butternut Squash.
Recipe Notes
Nutritional information for 1/4 cup skim Greek Yogurt, halt banana, 1/2 cup blueberries, 1/2 cup red cabbage. Other smoothies will vary.
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Elizabeth says
Hi I’m 36 obese woman with type 2 diabetes. I want to loose weight and get healthier would you recommend a smoothie every morning and if so which one? Please could you respond at your earliest convenience please as I need to plan a healthier lifestyle asap. Many thanks in advance.
Lorena says
Hi Elizabeth, no, I don’t recommend smoothies every day for weightloss. I recommend eating an all-clean-ingredient nutrient-dense diet that will keep you full and healthy at the same time. If you lack nutrients in your diet you will never feel satiated and go grab unhealthy things to eat even though you’ve hit your daily calorie-needs. It makes no difference if you drink a smoothie every day if the rest of your day doesn’t complement that breakfast. I have 21-Day Meal Plans that offer completely calculated days to reach your nutritional needs in terms of carbohydrates, protein, and fats and that are geared for woman wanting to lose or maintain or gain weight depending on their current situation. You can find them in the menu of my blog. All the best, Lorena
Rena says
So you can’t but fresh fruit it has to be frozen
Ruthie says
You can buy fresh fruit, just have to cut it up and put it in the freezer.
Yolanda says
I like a good smoothie recipe for weight loss
Deborah Bandos says
These recipes sounds really yummy. Just curious why everything needs to be frozen? Would the consistency be really different with fresh?
Lorena says
Hi Deborah, yes, the consistency would be a lot more like juice. If you want it to be thick like a smoothie you need at least half the ingredients frozen.
Angela Jackson says
Do you have any recommendations for getting the spinach smoother? Mine still seems to have pieces no matter what.
Lorena says
Are you using a high-speed blender? If not, you’ll have to blend a lot longer to get the spinach smooth. My Vitamix gets in smooth in a couple of seconds. But my old Oyster needed a couple minutes instead.
Ida says
Blend your water and greens first. Then add your other ingredients to your greens.
Alycia says
Hey Vance! I too have hypertension and diabetes. Cut down all carbs to less than 50 if you can. I’ve dropped 100 lbs in 9 months, no exercise, just cutting out as many carbs as possible. Meat and veggies, some cheese very little fruit.
nagendra says
They are really amazing to read them because I want to drink healthy breakfast smoothies.
Deitra says
I drink smoothies for a quick breakfast was looking for a new taste . I think I found it I can’t wait to try they sound yummy!! Thank you !!!
Lorena says
I’m so happy you found these recipes useful Deitra :)
Anne-Marie Stimson says
Have just started using my “Ninja” again thanks to your gorgeous recipes! Here is one I just whizzed up! Greek yoghurt, apple, spinach, Kale, lemon (peeled), ginger, honey & ice! Wowza, has a delightful zest, I am jumping for joy!!
Charlotte McDonnell says
can’t wait to try theses, just asking about the butternut in the yellow smoothie, is it raw? I’ve never heard of anyone eating raw butternut
Lorena says
Yes! You can eat butternut squash raw, it’s totally safe. I buy the ones Mann’s sells in bags and freeze it and then use it in the smoothie.
Diana says
I love this,,am actually going to make the hot pink because I hate beetroot but I think it could be amazing paired with something else
Lorena says
Hahaha, not sure you’ll like it. I hate beets, too, lol. I’ve had to have my husband and kids taste test the smoothie to find out if it’s good for someone who likes beets.
Celeste says
I was wondering what you would suggest substituting the banana with?
Lorena says
Cooked, then frozen, sweet potato would work I think. Or if you don’t mind the smoothie not being sweet then frozen avocado. Both offer a creamy consistency.
Carley says
What is the shelf life for all of these? Wondering if I could make a weeks worth and they will still be good by the end of the week?
Lorena says
I don’t recommend that. They won’t taste good and they will separate in the fridge. I recommend making them fresh in the morning. What you could do to save on time is to prepare “smoothie freezer bags”. Add all frozen ingredients you’ll be using in a silicone freezer bag and store in the freezer. All you have to do in the morning is dump everything into the blender, fill with liquid and blend.
Darlene Dowd says
I was also thinking of adding my Greek yogurt to the freezer bag when I do my weeks worth. Any thoughts?
Lorena says
You can totally do that. You might have to add some water when blending depending on how powerful your blender is. If you have a Vitamix or Blendtec you should be totally fine though.
Vance Gibson says
Hi. I’m a 46 year old obese man. I am interested in a smoothy diet to lose weight and get healthy. I have hypertension and type 2 diabetes. I’m a smoker (yes, I have to quit). I like the recipes shown, however I’m not into exotic fruits and vegetables. I also have gout, so I have to avoid things high in purine. Can you give me some ideas on ingredients to make smoothies taking in all consideration using “regular” items easily found at the local supermarket? Also, do you put ice in the smoothies? Please reply at your earliest convenience. Time is of the essence. Thank you.
Lorena says
Hi Vance, I don’t believe a smoothie diet is the best for you, especially considering you are diabetic. I highly highly highly recommend you find a nutritionist that can write you a full nutrition plan considering all your personal health issues. There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all diet for weight loss or optimal health. If anybody tells you that they most likely want to sell you something. Make sure you get a personalized nutrition plan by a certified nutritionist and stick with it.
Diana says
Hey Vance, if you must take a smoothie, don’t make it a daily thing but you can replace the banana with avocado to reduce the potassium and sodium intake..
Charlie says
I just made the breakfast smoothie at 4:30 pm!!! Wow Who needs any thing else after that!! The cashews I believe is what takes into OMG! Catagory!!!! Excellent!!!!!
Lorena says
THANK YOU SOOO much for your amazing comment. :D
mylifestylestar says
Thank for share these delicious smoothies for a healthy life. I love your article.
Cassie says
I have an allergy to bananas is there a substitute?
Lorena says
You can use avocado or zucchini, it gives a similar texture. To sweeten (because avo and zuc aren’t really sweet) you could add a date :)
Sandy says
These look tasty, but I am highly allergic to bananas. What could I use instead?
Lorena says
You can use avocado or zucchini, it gives a similar texture. To sweeten (because avo and zuc aren’t really sweet) you could add a date :)
Sandy says
These look wonderful, but I am highly allergic to bananas. What could I use instead?
Nina says
Eating raw cabbage and cauliflower early in the morning is a bit weird to me :/
Lorena says
You can always start with smaller amounts of the veggies and slowly transition to more. Some people take time to get used to it. It’s like with green juices. The less fruit and more green veggies the healthier but it takes time to love them :)
Cheryl Garcia says
Yummy! Very good reminder so I made a great smoothie just now: very-ripe banana, big bunch of spinach, verry-ripe peach slices, handful of frozen blueberries and a splash of almondmilk – delicious.
Lorena says
oh that sounds glorious!!!
Ann says
Thanks for sharing these amazing smoothies