Our 13 Favorite Smoothie Recipes

By Food & Wine
Updated January 10, 2019
Smoothies are not only delicious, but quick and easy to make with almost any fruit or berries you have handy. Here, inspiring smoothie recipe ideas, from a classic blueberry and yogurt smoothie to more unusual versions, such as the beet-cacao smoothie.
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Blackberry Buttermilk Smoothies

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Buttermilk takes the place of yogurt in this healthy, tangy, ultra-simple blackberry smoothie.

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Coconut-White Chocolate Smoothie Bowl

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If there’s a way to have chocolate for breakfast, Katrina Markoff of the Chicago-based chocolate company, Vosges, will make it happen. Here, creamy white chocolate is used in the tangy, kefir base and dark cocoa nibs are sprinkled over the top for garnish.

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Brazilian Passion Fruit and Mango Smoothie

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These smoothies combine passion fruit juice and coconut water with fresh mango and yogurt. They're similar to a lassi ,but with extra tang to offset the sweetness of the mango. Add some fresh mint for an extra element of brightness.

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Almond-Espresso Smoothie

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Chock-full of protein, nutrients and espresso, this energizing smoothie is ready in less than 10 minutes, making it the perfect breakfast-on-the-go.

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Beet-Cacao Smoothie

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Beetroot is full of vitamins and minerals and packed with powerful antioxidants. It's the perfect addition to this nourishing smoothie, along with raw cacao, which is incredibly rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. You can use raw beetroot with a high-powered blender; however, this smoothie is also a great way to use up any leftover cooked beets you may have.

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Very Blueberry Smoothie

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This wonderful smoothie is for blueberry lovers or for when you have an abundance of summer berries.

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Mango-Tamarind Smoothie

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This creamy mango smoothie is slightly tart thanks to unsweetened tamarind paste.

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Banana Smoothies

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In just a bit more time than it takes to prepare cereal, you can make Dune's healthy, delicious breakfast shake.

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Strawberry-Almond Smoothie

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Although coconut water is low in sugar, it imparts a lovely sweetness to this dairy-free smoothie.

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Açai Super Smoothie

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Brazilian surfers first popularized this freakishly nutritious Amazonian berry. Now it has gone mainstream. The smoothie here, by F&W's Grace Parisi, boosts acai's healthfulness with pomegranate juice.

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Pomegranate-Banana Smoothie

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The combination of the two fruits results in a refreshing and delightful smoothie to be consumed during a hot summer day or a relaxing winter night at home.

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Strawberry, Banana and Almond Butter Smoothie

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Chef Nate Appleman lost lots of weight by running. After a morning workout, he often makes this smoothie, which gets a dose of protein from almond butter.

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Tropical Fruit Smoothie with Coconut Flour

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Healthy coconut flour gives this mango-banana-pineapple smoothie recipe a boost of fiber.

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