Smoothies | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/smoothies/ Fresh Family Meals - Made for Everyday Life Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:36:58 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wholefully.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/favicon-150x150.png Smoothies | Wholefully https://wholefully.com/meal-prep-ideas/smoothies/ 32 32 How To Make Any Berry Smoothie At Home https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/#comments Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:36:54 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54665 A delicious mixed berries smoothie is just seconds away when you blend up these ingredients. Use frozen fruit for a frosty treat any time. It’s hard to top the classic fruity tartness of a mixed berry smoothie! This beautifully-pink smoothie is a breeze to make, and it’s packed full of wonderful flavor and nourishing antioxidants. This mixed berry smoothie is infinitely adaptable because you get to choose what frozen berries make up your smoothie! Craft your perfect combination of strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries—or take a shortcut and used a mixed frozen berries from the frozen fruit section of your supermarket. Overhead of finished smoothie with fresh berries and milk.

What do I need for your mixed berry smoothie recipe?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need:
  • Frozen bananas. The banana will up the fruity flavor, while also adding sweetness and creaminess.
  • Frozen berries. You can use whatever frozen berries that make you happy—strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, or a mix! If you head to the frozen fruit section at your local grocery store, you’ll probably spy a few bags of mixed berries. These are my favorite for this smoothie!
  • Milk. Any kind of milk will work—cow’s milk, soy milk, coconut milk, unsweetened almond milk. Whatever you have!
  • Plain Greek yogurt. Not only does yogurt make the smoothie even creamier, but it also gives it a boost of protein, so you aren’t hungry again 30 minutes after finishing your drink.
  • Honey or maple syrup. You may or may not need this one, depending on how ripe your banana is.
Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/berry-smoothie/feed/ 2 Easy Coconut Pineapple Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/coconut-pineapple-smoothie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/coconut-pineapple-smoothie-recipe/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:51:34 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54621 This coconut pineapple smoothie is super sweet, creamy, and so easy to make at home. This smoothie tastes like sipping on a piña colada for breakfast! It’s not every day that you get to go on a luxurious beach vacation, but it is possible to interject a little bit of tropical flair to your everyday life with this coconut pineapple smoothie! Packed with frozen pineapple, banana, and coconut milk, this dairy-free smoothie tastes like a creamy, dreamy piña colada that is nourishing enough to have for breakfast. This smoothie is a wonderful addition to a nourishing diet, especially because of the nutritional powerhouse that is pineapple! Pineapple is loaded with nutrients plus it’s got lots of enzymes that can help aid digestion. And most importantly? Pineapple is delicious! And in this smoothie it adds a sweet, tropical flavor that can’t be beat. Finished smoothie in a glass with a glass straw and fresh fruit.

What do I need for your coconut pineapple smoothie recipe?

You only need three, maybe four, ingredients, and you may already have them all! You’ll need:
  • Frozen bananas. Bananas add a creamy sweetness to this smoothie, and because they are frozen, they also chill and thicken the drink.
  • Pineapple. You can’t have a pineapple smoothie without pineapple! Canned or fresh pineapple will both work.
  • Coconut milk. The stuff from the can is what you want here—you can often find it with the international foods or baking ingredients.
  • Honey or maple syrup. If your fruit is really sweet, you may be able to skip this one.
Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/coconut-pineapple-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 4 Best Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:00:17 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=54345 Give yourself a boost with this peanut butter banana smoothie, loaded with protein and healthy fats. It is the perfect breakfast or snack! Close-up of finished smoothie with peanut butter drizzle and fresh ingredients around it. A peanut butter banana smoothie is a classic combo that you must have in your smoothie-making repertoire—especially if you have kids in the house! Kids love the sweet and nutty flavor of a peanut butter banana smoothie. It’s a must-have in every parent’s kitchen toolbox! The great thing about this smoothie for kids and grown-ups alike is that it is packed with so much protein, healthy fats, and other nutrients that you don’t need to worry about tossing in extra protein powder to make a nourishing, satisfying smoothie! Let’s get blending. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie/feed/ 2 Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/#comments Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:08:35 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=53946 This nourishing and irresistible chocolate peanut butter smoothie recipe will leave you craving more with each sip.Close-up of finished smoothie in a glass with a reusable glass straw.   This dessert-like smoothie tastes like a Reese’s peanut butter cup, but it is packed full of nourishing goodness! You can’t beat the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate, and this smoothie is so thick and rich that it tastes like a milkshake! But unlike an ice cream-based shake, this smoothie is gluten-free, can be dairy-free, and is full of vitamins and minerals, making it perfectly suitable for a breakfast or snack. Overhead of finished chocolate peanut butter smoothie with smoothie ingredients around it.

What do I need for a chocolate peanut butter smoothie?

In all likelihood, you already have everything you need in your kitchen! You’ll need: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 4 Strawberry Banana Smoothie Recipe https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/#comments Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:23:21 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=53993 This simple Strawberry Banana smoothie recipe is packed full of fruity flavor, but only takes 5 ingredients to make! You’ll be sipping in no time. If you walk into any smoothie bar or coffeehouse, you’ll probably find a strawberry banana smoothie on the menu. And that’s because it’s a yummy combo that everyone loves! The great news is that a perfect strawberry banana smoothie is such a breeze to make at home, you’ll never hit up the smoothie bar again! We’re going to teach you how to make the perfect strawberry banana smoothie at home with just 5 ingredients. Let’s get blending! Overhead of pink smoothie with small bowls of fresh ingredients around it.

What do I need for a strawberry banana smoothie?

Not only is this a super popular smoothie flavor, but it is also super simple! To make it, you’ll need: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-banana-smoothie-recipe/feed/ 2 Smoothie Booster Packs https://wholefully.com/smoothie-booster-packs/ https://wholefully.com/smoothie-booster-packs/#comments Thu, 25 Jan 2024 15:15:29 +0000 http://backtoherroots.com/?p=7869
The recipe was originally published in August 2011. It was retested with reader feedback, rephotographed, rewritten, and republished for your enjoyment in May 2017.
It is no secret that I love smoothies. I especially love smoothies for an on-the-go breakfast. I can make them at home and then take them along wherever the breeze takes me. What I don’t like about smoothies? The amount of ingredients they take. You are probably saying, “Fruit. Milk. Ice. That isn’t that many.” And you are right, that isn’t! But to make my smoothies into super breakfasts, I load them full of powders, seeds, and other nutrition boosters. By the time I get out, measure and put away all of my additions, a smoothie can take upwards of 20 minutes to perfect. Ridiculous! And so not the speedy breakfast option I want it to be. So, a few years back, I came up with the idea of these smoothie booster packs—and they’ve saved me so much time over the years! These smoothie booster packs have all kinds of goodness in them, and they are just waiting in the freezer to be popped into whatever smoothie I’m making that day.
These smoothie booster packs are totally customizable to what you like in your smoothies and what nutritional goals you have. Looking for a boost of protein? Add protein powder. Want to get your dark, leafy greens in a drinkable version? Throw in some spinach. Looking to quell seasonal allergies? Toss in some local bee pollen. It’s up to you to craft your perfect booster packs! I have a basic recipe for my “normal” booster packs below, but here are some options (plus I’m sure there are a whole bunch I’m forgetting) that you can add in—I’ve added affiliate links for each of my favorite brands where applicable: Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/smoothie-booster-packs/feed/ 45 Strawberry Shortcake Smoothie https://wholefully.com/strawberry-shortcake-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/strawberry-shortcake-smoothie/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2023 07:00:18 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72186 This simple but tasty strawberry shortcake smoothie is a quick drink that can fuel your family for the day. A strawberry shortcake smoothie topped with thin slices of strawberry in a glass on a light background. I love this strawberry shortcake smoothie because the nutty flavor of the almond butter makes it taste like an actual strawberry shortcake! The dates provide a sweetness that pairs well with the strawberry's natural flavors and the almond butter and nut milk give this smoothie a rich, creamy texture. I'd have to say, this is one of my favorite dessert smoothie options. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/strawberry-shortcake-smoothie/feed/ 6 Mixed Berry Smoothie Without Banana https://wholefully.com/mixed-berry-smoothie-no-banana/ https://wholefully.com/mixed-berry-smoothie-no-banana/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2023 07:00:44 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72206 A great smoothie recipe for kids and adults alike, this mixed berry smoothie tastes delicious and can be whipped up in a flash. And you won't need a banana! Top view of a mixed berry smoothie in a glass on a light background. Nothing beats fresh, juicy berries in the summer. When colder weather comes and they’re not in season, I still want a way to enjoy them. That’s where this mixed berry smoothie without banana comes in. By using frozen berries, you have an inexpensive, quick way of your daily dose of berries. Whether they’re strawberries, blueberries, blackberries or raspberries, these tiny fruits are packed with nutrients and bursting with flavor that makes them perfect for smoothies. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/mixed-berry-smoothie-no-banana/feed/ 2 Lemon Blueberry Smoothie https://wholefully.com/lemon-blueberry-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/lemon-blueberry-smoothie/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 07:00:27 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72198 This lemon blueberry smoothie recipe is a refreshing and tasty smoothie that can be enjoyed any time of the day for a refreshing drink. Top view of a blueberry smoothie topped with fresh berries and lemon zest. A lot of fruit smoothies contain frozen banana—but not this one! You can make this antioxidant loaded lemon blueberry smoothie using only four ingredients. Not only is it simple, it's super quick and you can whip up a smoothie in less than five minutes. The lemon balances out the sweetness of the berries while the nut milk and canned pears make this nutrient-packed breakfast super creamy. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/lemon-blueberry-smoothie/feed/ 0 How to Make a Peanut Butter Smoothie Without Banana https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-smoothie/ https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-smoothie/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:00:39 +0000 https://wholefully.com/?p=72183 Bananas can be great in smoothies, but what do you do if you run out or just don't like them? Here’s how to make a peanut butter smoothie without banana. A peanut butter smoothie topped with a scoop of peanut butter and a sprinkling of cocoa powder in a glass on a light background. If you’re a peanut butter lover but you can’t stand bananas, chances are you’ve never had the deliciousness that is a peanut butter smoothie—the recipes always seem to have bananas! Thankfully, I’ve got the perfect smoothie recipe for you. This mocha peanut butter smoothie uses canned pears to create a sweat, creamy drink that’ll have you hooked from the first sip. Read the post »]]> https://wholefully.com/peanut-butter-smoothie/feed/ 0