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Refreshing Smoothie Recipes

By Dallas Daws
Updated July 17, 2020
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Find smoothie recipes with strawberries, cherries, yogurt, bananas, pineapple, spinach and more—perfect for breakfast, a snack or a postworkout drink.

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Strawberry and Mango Smoothies

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A little bit of honey sweetens a refreshing mixture of pineapple or orange juice blended with strawberries, mango and banana.

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Protein-Packed Smoothies

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This healthy recipe is loaded with fresh fruit and a little something extra: peanut butter for added protein and a subtle nutty flavor.

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Mango Lassi Smoothie

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You can make this Indian-inspired smoothie with fresh mango, but unless you score a really ripe fresh one, you'll get better flavor using canned or frozen. (And they're much easier to work with!))

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Antioxidant Power Smoothies

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Rich-in-antioxidants blackberries and blueberries flavor this smoothie, enhanced by blueberry yogurt, pomegranate juice and honey.

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Coffee Smoothie

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Healthier than the typical frozen coffee drink, this smoothie has banana and honey to sweeten the espresso. Sprinkle with cinnamon, if you like.

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Pretty in Pink Smoothie

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A hint of basil adds a fresh flavor twist to strawberries and watermelon in this healthy smoothie recipe.

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Blueberry-Pineapple Smoothie

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Blueberries, pineapple, bananas, cherries, spinach and vanilla yogurt make for a smoothie packed with vitamin C and fiber.

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Tropical Getaway Smoothie

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Bananas, mangoes, pineapple juice and a dash of lime juice create a refeshing smoothie.

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Banana, Peach and Flax Swirly Smoothies

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This easy smoothie recipe calls for mangoes, peaches and bananas along with a dash of honey. Stir with a spoon to get the swirled look.

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Smoothie Pops

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Customize our smoothie pops with the fruit of your choice for a cold treat on a hot day. 

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Shamrock Smoothies

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Named for their pretty color, these fruity green smoothies call for a blend of frozen kiwifruit and banana. Add green grapes, yogurt, orange juice, honey and rum. If you'd prefer a nonalcoholic version, just omit the rum. 

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Tropical Fruit Smoothies

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Banana and mango mixed with fat-free flavored yogurt and milk create a smoothie with just 103 calories per serving.

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Sunrise Smoothie

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Orange juice, yogurt and fresh fruit make these smoothies great-tasting.

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Super Berry Smoothies

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Spinach and protein powder boost the health appeal of this smoothie. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries give it luscious fruity flavor. 

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Cherry-Blueberry Banana Smoothies

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Sweet banana balances the tartness of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie recipe. Greek nonfat yogurt and vanilla-flavored almond milk make it calcium-rich.

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Cherry-Berry Smoothie

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This quick-and-easy blender drink, from the Michigan Cherry Committee, combines cherries, milk, yogurt, blueberries or raspberries, juice concentrate, honey and vanilla.

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Strawberry Smoothies

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Here's our version of the popular strawberry smoothie served at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. 

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Avocado Smoothie

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Greek yogurt and banana blend smoothly with avocado for a smoothie rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and protein.

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Tropical Morning Smoothie

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Pineapple, mango and banana lend tropical flavor to this smoothie; heart-healthy flaxseed provides fiber.

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Carrot Smoothie

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This type of drink can be pricey in juice bars; here's how to make your own!

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Peachy Apricot Slush

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At just 40 calories a serving, this fresh drink is a good alternative to high-calorie fruit drinks or sodas. Mix apricot nectar, peaches, ice, and lemon or lime juice, then add carbonated water.

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Sweet Spinach Smoothie

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This smoothie gets its bright green color from avocado and spinach. A pear and grapes lend sweetness.

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1 of 22 Strawberry and Mango Smoothies
2 of 22 Protein-Packed Smoothies
3 of 22 Mango Lassi Smoothie
4 of 22 Antioxidant Power Smoothies
5 of 22 Coffee Smoothie
6 of 22 Pretty in Pink Smoothie
7 of 22 Blueberry-Pineapple Smoothie
8 of 22 Tropical Getaway Smoothie
9 of 22 Banana, Peach and Flax Swirly Smoothies
10 of 22 Smoothie Pops
11 of 22 Shamrock Smoothies
12 of 22 Tropical Fruit Smoothies
13 of 22 Sunrise Smoothie
14 of 22 Super Berry Smoothies
15 of 22 Cherry-Blueberry Banana Smoothies
16 of 22 Cherry-Berry Smoothie
17 of 22 Strawberry Smoothies
18 of 22 Avocado Smoothie
19 of 22 Tropical Morning Smoothie
20 of 22 Carrot Smoothie
21 of 22 Peachy Apricot Slush
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