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Golden Milk Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 13:00:00 +0000

This creamy and sweet golden milk smoothie will brighten your morning! The smooth texture comes from the mangos, Greek yogurt, and banana. It’s spiced to perfection and bursting with healthy benefits.

Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe

Healthy: This smoothie is rich in immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory ingredients from turmeric, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon.
On-the-Go Breakfast: Smoothies are perfect for a good breakfast you can take with you. You can also try this creamy pineapple smoothie, this delicious peach smoothie, and this healthy detox smoothie.
Easy to Make: You only need 5 minutes to blend up this healthy, delicious smoothie.

Ingredients Needed for Golden Milk Smoothie

Simple and fresh ingredients are what make this golden milk smoothie so creamy and delicious! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements!

Milk: Any variety of milk will work!
Mango Chunks: Frozen mango chunks work best in this smoothie.
Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt makes this smoothie recipe healthy because it adds protein to start your day. Plain or vanilla yogurt can also be used.
Banana: I always like using frozen bananas in smoothies, but fresh bananas also work! Use ripe bananas because they are the sweetest!
Ginger Paste: Ginger adds great flavor and nutrients.
Turmeric: The perfect spice to give this smoothie its vibrant orange color. I used ground turmeric in this recipe.
Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon is a great spice that complements all the flavors in this golden milk smoothie.
Black Pepper: Enhances the flavors and also adds a little kick to the smoothie.

Golden Milk Smoothie Recipe

This smoothie takes just 5 minutes and is perfect for busy mornings. I especially love making it when I’m sick, it’s full of immunity-boosting ingredients. Pair it with my Starbucks Medicine Ball for the ultimate feel-better combo!

Blend Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a blender, then blend until creamy and smooth.
Texture Tips: If you want a thicker smoothie, add more Greek yogurt and mango chunks, or use a frozen banana.
Enjoy: Pour into two glasses, and then enjoy! Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top for a finishing touch.

Golden Milk Smoothie Variations

Take this smoothie to the next level but switch things up and make it your own! Here are a few variations for making this golden milk smoothie. You’re going to love these variations!

Fruit Substitutions: You can swap the mango out for pineapple or more banana if you prefer those fruits.
Make it Dairy-Free: For a dairy-free smoothie, use plant-based milk and substitute Greek yogurt for a dairy-free Greek yogurt. Try almond milk, cashew milk, or coconut milk for delicious options.
Creamier Smoothie: Freeze the banana before adding it to the smoothie because this is the trick to a creamy smoothie!
Add Protein Powder: Add a scoop or two of your favorite vanilla protein powder to get a little extra protein in for the day! It won’t change up the flavor or texture too much, but it will help fill you up for longer!
Make it Sweeter: Need it a little sweeter? Then drizzle in some honey or agave to add sweetness.

Enjoy Right Away

This golden milk smoothie is best enjoyed fresh! Even after a few hours in the fridge, it will start to separate and melt. Drink it right away for the best texture and flavor!

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Golden Milk Smoothie

This creamy and sweet golden milk smoothie will brighten your morning! The smooth texture comes from the mangos, Greek yogurt, and banana. It's spiced to perfection and bursting with healthy benefits.

Course Beverage, Breakfast

Keyword easy golden milk smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings people

Calories 181kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup milk, any variety
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup mango chunks, frozen
⅓ banana
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon black pepper, finely ground

Instructions

Add 1 cup milk, ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 cup mango chunks, ⅓ banana, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon turmericc, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to a blender. Blend until the smoothie is creamy and smooth.
If you want a thicker smoothie, add more Greek yogurt and mango chunks, or use a frozen banana.
Pour into two glasses and enjoy!

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Pumpkin Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Fri, 13 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0000

All of the cozy, delicious flavors of pumpkin pie in a creamy Pumpkin Smoothie! This smoothie recipe can be ready to enjoy in just 5 minutes! Simply blend pumpkin puree, frozen banana, milk, Greek yogurt, almond butter and warm spices for a healthy, satisfying fall breakfast or snack.

We love smoothies year-round! And this pumpkin spice flavored smoothie is sure to get you in the fall spirit. Be sure to try out some of our other pumpkin treats! This pumpkin hummus is the perfect healthier snack to serve this time of year. For a little more decadence, don’t pass up our pumpkin cheesecake or pumpkin bundt cake, which are both great alternatives to pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving.

Pumpkin Smoothie Recipe

This cold, creamy, incredibly flavorful pumpkin smoothie is an easy, tasty way to add nutrition into your diet. The pumpkin and banana are loaded with many different vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. In addition, the protein in the greek yogurt and almond butter will keep you fueled for hours.

You will love that this is a nutritious fall treat that tastes like dessert! In addition, it’s super quick and easy to whip up. Plus, it’s portable – take a few minutes to mix one up before heading out the door for the day. You’ll soon be craving these every morning!

Ingredients Needed

This pumpkin smoothie recipe is cold, creamy, and perfectly thick! If you keep canned pumpkin in your pantry, you may have everything to make one right now! Here’s everything you’ll need:

Pumpkin: Used canned pumpkin puree or try making homemade pumpkin puree. It’s way easier than you might think!
Bananas: We recommend sliced frozen ripe bananas to help sweeten the smoothie and create a creamy consistency.
Milk: While the recipe calls for pumpkin spice almond milk or plain almond milk, you can use whatever kind of milk you prefer. You can even add in a tablespoon of pumpkin spice creamer if you’d like, which will add some extra sweetness to the smoothie.
Greek Yogurt: I like vanilla greek yogurt in this because the vanilla flavor pairs nicely with the spices. Plain yogurt works great too!
Ice: Adding in about 1/2 cup of ice cubes will keep the smoothie cold and make it nice and thick.
Almond Butter: Optional, but I love the nuttiness that it adds. It also adds a bit of protein and healthy fats to make this smoothie filling. If you don’t have almond butter, try peanut butter.
Pumpkin Pie Spice: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice on hand, make homemade pumpkin spice! Or you can use the following: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch each of nutmeg, ginger & allspice.

Add More Nutrients

This pumpkin pie smoothie is plenty healthy as-is, but you can also boost the nutrition by adding any of the following ingredients:

Ground Flaxseed: This will give your smoothie a boost of fiber, healthy fats and minerals. Add 1/2 to 1 tablespoon.
Chia Seeds: Similar to flaxseed, about 1/2 to 1 tablespoon of chia seeds blended into your smoothie will add healthy fats, fiber and antioxidants.
Protein Powder: As written, this pumpkin smoothie has 8 grams of protein. If you’d like to add more protein, consider adding a scoop of your favorite vanilla flavored protein powder.

How to Make This Pumpkin Smoothie

This pumpkin smoothie recipe could not be easier! You’ll love whipping one up and enjoying the tasty flavors of fall.

Blend: Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Served: Pour into two cups and enjoy immediately.

Tips and Variations

Smoothies are really simple to make but here are a few tips and variations that will help you make it just right!

For a Thicker Smoothie: To make your pumpkin smoothie plenty thick, make sure that you are adding in frozen fruit, in this case bananas. This helps it gain that thick texture!
Pumpkin Pie Filling: It’s important to use pure pumpkin puree and NOT pumpkin pie filling. The pumpkin pie filling contains sugar and spices.
Pumpkin Puree: Use homemade or canned. You can even use a heaping 1/2 cup of cubed, frozen pumpkin as long as it is already cooked.
Sweetener: This smoothie has some sweetness to it, but it’s not overly sweet. If you would like it to be sweeter, try adding 2 tablespoons of honey or pure maple syrup.

How Long Will My Pumpkin Smoothie Last?

As with all smoothies, this is best enjoyed as soon as it is made. It does not store well at all.

More Smoothie Recipes to Try:

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Golden Milk Smoothie

5 minutes

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Pumpkin Smoothie

5 minutes

Smoothie

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

5 minutes

Smoothie

Mango Lassi

10 minutes

Pumpkin Smoothie

Course Beverage, Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword pumpkin pie smoothie, pumpkin spice smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings 10-ounce servings

Calories 170kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

½ cup pumpkin puree
⅔ cup frozen bananas
½ cup pumpkin spice almond milk or plain almond milk
½ cup vanilla greek yogurt
½ cup ice cubes
1 tablespoon almond butter optional
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

Add ½ cup pumpkin puree, ⅔ cup frozen bananas, ½ cup pumpkin spice almond milk, ½ cup vanilla greek yogurt, ½ cup ice cubes, 1 tablespoon almond butter, and ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spicee to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into two cups and enjoy immediately.

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Strawberry Mango Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Mon, 29 May 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This delightful Strawberry Mango Smoothie recipe is a burst of tropical flavors that will transport you to paradise. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you’ll be sipping on this refreshing treat in no time.

If you are a smoothie lover like me and will eat them no matter what time of day, you should try out some of my favorites! This Creamy Pineapple Smoothie, this Fresh Watermelon Smoothie, and this yummy Avocolada Smoothie are ones that you can’t miss!

Strawberry Mango Smoothie Recipe

Smoothies are so delicious and versatile, and this strawberry mango smoothie is no exception. I especially love the addition of ice in this recipe because it gives the smoothie a refreshing texture. This strawberry mango smoothie is perfect for hot summer days or whenever you need a cool pick-me-up.

You can use frozen or fresh fruit when you make this smoothie, but using frozen fruit will help this be a little bit thicker. Not to mention that when you use frozen fruit, it’s a lot easier to make this recipe all year round! This smoothie not only has vitamin C, but because it uses Greek yogurt, it has additional fiber, potassium, and probiotics. This makes this recipe a healthy and delicious choice!

Strawberry Mango Smoothie Ingredients

You can use fresh strawberries and mangoes instead of frozen ones if they’re in season. And, if you want to easily change this up, try adding a squeeze of lime juice or a handful of spinach to make it even healthier! Check out the exact ingredient measurements on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Ice: This adds a refreshing and icy-cold element to the smoothie.
Frozen Strawberries: Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, they bring in a bright color and a dose of vitamin C.
Frozen Mangoes: These not only add flavor but they help make your smoothie nice and creamy.
Mango Juice: This complements all of the other ingredients in the smoothie.
Greek Yogurt: This adds a velvety and creamy texture to this strawberry mango smoothie.
Honey: The honey adds some natural sweetness

Steps to Make a Strawberry Mango Smoothie

All you have to do is gather your ingredients, toss them all into the blender, and let it work its magic. This recipe takes less than 5 minutes, and you’ll be sipping on this in no time. It’s perfect for summer!

Blend: Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

Variations and Substitutions

This strawberry mango smoothie is delicious as is, but if you want to, there are simple ways to change it up! Here are a few ideas that you can try:

Bananas: Add half of a banana to the mix to add some sweet flavor.
Spinach: I always love adding spinach to my smoothies. You can’t taste the greens, but it takes it one step further in making this smoothie extra healthy. Keep in mind that adding this to the smoothie will change the color.
Berries: I love adding raspberries to this smoothie! It complements the other flavors, and you can’t go wrong with adding additional berries.
Juice: If you don’t have mango juice, you can use orange juice, pineapple juice, or a combination of both to get that tropical flavor.
Sweetener: To make the smoothie vegan or reduce the sugar content, substitute honey with maple syrup, agave nectar, or a few drops of liquid stevia instead!

Storing Leftovers

If you anticipate not being able to finish the leftovers within a couple of days, you can freeze the strawberry mango smoothie.

In the Freezer: Pour any leftovers from your smoothie into an ice cube tray. Once frozen, transfer the cubes into an airtight container to prevent freezer burn. When you are ready to eat it again, throw the frozen smoothie cubes into your blender with a little bit of liquid. This will make it taste nice and fresh!

Strawberry Mango Smoothie

This delightful Strawberry Mango Smoothie recipe is a burst of tropical flavors that will transport you to paradise. With just a handful of ingredients and a blender, you'll be sipping on this refreshing treat in no time.

Course Beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword mango smoothie, Strawberry Mango Smoothie, strawberry smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Servings

Calories 1158kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup of ice
1 ½ cups frozen strawberries
½ cup frozen mangoes
1 ¼ cup mango juice
¼ cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth and serve immediately.

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For the best flavor, cut up fresh mangoes and strawberries that are very ripe and freeze. These will give your smoothie the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of honey to add more or less sweetness, according to your preference.
If the smoothie is having a hard time blending smoothly, add a small splash more of juice and blend again.

Protein Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

A protein smoothie is easy to digest and full of nutrients to keep your body happy until lunch. Not to mention it’s absolutely delicious! Try out this recipe and you’ll be hooked.

I love protein powder, I always have some somewhere in the house. It’s a great way to make sure that my family and I are getting the vitamins and nutrients we need. You can do more than just mix them with milk or water. I like making snacks to keep in the fridge or freezer that are really filling and tasty. Try out these quick and easy Protein Balls, these delicious Protein Pancakes, and these Protein Bars.

Protein Smoothies

We’ve all been burned out on breakfast repeats before. No one wants the same old thing for breakfast again and again! As much as I love overnight oats and homemade granola, if I eat them over and over again, my body starts to want something else. Enter protein smoothies! They are the perfect solution for a quick and easy breakfast that is full of nutrients and the taste never gets old.

After your body has been asleep for (hopefully) 8 hours, it wants to break it’s long fast in the best way possible. A smoothie is easy to digest, full of nutrients that the body needs to start the day, and also tasted delicious. If you are looking for a quick and flavorful breakfast than this protein smoothie is the way to go! It takes 10 minutes to whip up, and can be the perfect way to fill you up without dirtying a lot of dishes with other breakfast recipes.

Protein Smoothie Ingredients

A protein smoothie is a perfect breakfast or a filling snack. There is something so satisfying about a protein shake in the morning, and this smoothie takes a regular shake and upgrades it. It’s better for you, and it tastes better too. I like to use a whey protein powder, but if you have an allergy or aversion there are plenty of really great plant based protein powders to choose from. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Almond Milk or Milk: Any milk will work for this smoothie. Sometimes I add coconut milk or cashew milk, all of them are delicious.
Protein Powder: Use your favorite brand! There are so many brands out there, I’m sure you’ll be able to find one that works for your family. I prefer to use chocolate flavor, but vanilla goes with everything.
Banana: Frozen bananas are really the key to a perfect smoothie! They blend up so smooth and make the perfect texture smoothie.
Blueberries: Buy a big bag of frozen blueberries to keep on hand for your next smoothie. They are full of vitamins and taste amazing.
Spinach: Spinach is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Iron. It also has a really mild flavor so you won’t even taste it, and you get all the benefits of eating spinach.
Almond or Peanut Butter: Nut butters are not only delicious, but they have lots of proteins and fats that will make this smoothie filling and tasty. Cashew butter is another great choice. If you don’t want to add a nut butter, greek yogurt is also another high protein choice.
Ice: I find that if I add frozen fruit, I don’t usually need ice.

Protein Smoothie Recipe

The only thing you need to know about mixing up this high protein smoothie is add the liquid first. Whether you choose non-dairy milk or to use a fruit juice like orange juice instead, add your liquid first. This will keep the protein powder from sticking to the side and clumping together. You can add granola on top to make it more like an acai bowl. It tastes absolutely amazing!

Add Milk: Add the almond milk to a high-powered blender.
Add Other Ingredients: Add the protein powder, banana, blueberries, spinach, and then almond butter.
Blend: Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk if needed to help blend the ingredients. Add more almond milk and ice to reach desired consistency. I prefer my smoothie thicker so I add ice!

Tips for Making Protein Smoothies

Protein smoothies come in all flavors and varieties. You can literally make this smoothie however you want! Here are some of my favorite variations and ways to make this protein smoothie even better for you.

Frozen Fruit: Frozen Banana is a MUST! It creates the best creamy texture in smoothies. I freeze a bunch of overripe bananas in the freezer so they are ready to use.
Alternative Ingredients: Switch up the berries. Use strawberries, raspberries, mangoes, or mixed berries. You can add more protein by adding things like oats, flaxseeds, chia seeds, or hemp hearts.
Sweeteners: Make it sweeter by adding honey or agave if you prefer. Maple syrup is also a great choice and so delicious.

Storing Leftovers

Everyone knows that a protein smoothie is best eaten fresh! Even after a few hours in the fridge, they start to separate and melt and never taste quite the same. This recipe makes enough for one serving, and I recommend eating it all right away.

Protein Smoothie

A protein smoothie is easy to digest and full of nutrients to keep your body happy until lunch. Not to mention it's absolutely delicious! Try out this recipe and you'll be hooked.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword 5 minute, Healthy, protein smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 271kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk
1 scoop protein powder, chocolate or vanilla
1/2 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 tablespoon almond butter, or peanut butter
ice, as needed

Instructions

Add the almond milk to a high-powered blender.
Add the protein powder, banana, blueberries, spinach, and almond butter.
Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk if needed to help blend the ingredients. Add more almond milk and ice to reach desired consistency. I prefer my smoothie thicker so I add ice!

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Mango Lassi

Alyssa Rivers — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000

This Mango Lassi is an Indian yogurt smoothie that is so creamy and full of flavor. It’s spiced with cardamom to give it a little kick, and it will have you coming back for seconds. It will be an instant hit every time you serve it!

I am in love with smoothies. I especially love to make them in the morning when my stomach isn’t ready for a hearty breakfast. They are full of nutrients and give me energy for my day. I absolutely love this Peach Smoothie, this green Detox Smoothie, and this yummy and unique Avocolada Smoothie.

Mango Lassi Recipe

A mango lassi is a yogurt-based drink similar to a smoothie. It is originally from India and you may have seen it on an Indian restaurant’s menu. If you have never tried one before, you are in for a treat! It’s similar to a mango smoothie, but you add yogurt and spices to it. It’s a rich and creamy drink that you will be absolutely hooked on!

The best thing about Indian food, in my opinion, is the spices! They absolutely make the most flavorful dishes with so many yummy and flavorful spices that I crave almost weekly. When we eat out, I always order chicken tikka masala, beef curry, or the butter chicken… or all of them! And I ALWAYS get a mango lassi to go with. They are the perfect complement to any Indian dish or any meal for that matter!

Ingredients

A mango lassi has just a few simple ingredients that are similar to a smoothie. You also have a lot of wiggle room to make this recipe exactly the way you want it. If you don’t have certain things on hand you can improvise! I have made a lot of different versions of a lassi with different ingredients and it’s always delicious. You can find the measurements below in the recipe card.

Plain Yogurt: Yogurt is part of what makes this a lassi. I used plain whole milk yogurt, but you can use almost any yogurt that you think would go great with mangos. You could also use a low-fat yogurt to cut down on calories.
Milk: I like to add milk because it really helps everything cream together. You could use milk alternatives if you are trying to avoid dairy
Frozen Mangos: You will use frozen mangoes, that way you don’t have to use any ice cubes and water it down! It makes a super flavorful and creamy texture. You could also use canned mango pulp instead, you should be able to find some in the freezer section.
Honey: I like to sweeten this lassi with honey. It has the perfect flavor and helps to make a creamy smoothie. I have used agave instead as a sweetener and it was really delicious.
Ground Cardamom: You might not think of cardamom when you think of a smoothie, but trust me on this one. It’s so delicious! It has a little bit of warmth that feels and tastes amazing.

How To Make a Traditional Mango Lassi

A mango lassi is just as easy to make as a smoothie or a milkshake! In fact, I’ve even used ice cream instead of yogurt (and left out sweeteners) and made a mango milkshake lassi, and it was incredible. The added spice is really what sets this lassi apart!

Add Ingredients: Add the yogurt, milk, frozen mangoes, honey, and cardamom into a high-powered blender.
Blend: Blend at high speed for about 1 minute until you get a smooth silky texture.
Adjust: If the mango lassi is too thick, add more liquid and blend until you reach the desired thickness. Or if you prefer it thicker, add ice!
Enjoy: Taste and add additional sweetener if it’s too tangy for your liking. Pour into serving glasses and enjoy!

Tips for Making Mango Lassi

A mango lassi is super simple to make and a favorite at my house! It’s so easy to whip up too. You will fall in love with all of the amazing lassi flavors you can create! Here are a few tips to take your mango lassi to the next level.

Using Fresh Mangos: If you want to use fresh mangoes, you can absolutely do that! Make sure to buy fresh and sweet mangoes for the best flavor lassi. You will peel the mango skin off and cut the mango flesh off the stone. You will need to add ice in order to get a nice thick consistency, just like a smoothie. Start with 1 C of ice and see how thick it is, and add more ice if it is too runny.
Types of Yogurt: I used plain yogurt, but you could use greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is thicker and there is a really great honey greek yogurt that would go perfectly. You could also use sweetened yogurts or vanilla yogurt if you like your lassi on the sweet side. I’ve tried it with coconut yogurt, and it was amazing!
Adding Flavors and Garnishes: One of the most common additions to a lassi is saffron (Kesar). It goes perfectly with mango and cardamom, so feel free to add it in! Another common one is almonds, you could add about 1 tsp crushed almonds for garnish. Pistachios are also a great garnish. You could also add any other fruit that you think would be yummy!
Making A Vegan Mango Lassi: This recipe is a great vegan recipe if you switch out the milk! You could use a plant-based milk like almond milk or coconut milk.

Storing Leftovers

Mango lassi is best enjoyed fresh. It tends to melt and taste less fresh the longer it is left in the refrigerator. It won’t go bad right away, but it definitely tastes best right after you make it!

In the Refrigerator: You can store your mango lassi for up to two days in the refrigerator. It won’t go bad that quickly, but the fresh fruit will start to turn colors and not taste as good.

Mango Lassi

This Mango Lassi is an Indian yogurt smoothie that is so creamy and full of flavor. It's spiced with cardamom to give it a little kick, and it will have you coming back for seconds. It will be an instant hit every time you serve it!

Course smoothie

Cuisine Indian

Keyword 10 minute, mango lassi, mango smoothie, smoothie recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 0

Total Time 10

Servings people

Calories 257kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup milk, more as needed
2 cups frozen mangos
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon cardamom

Instructions

Add the yogurt, milk, frozen mangoes, honey, and cardamom into a high-powered blender.
Blend at high speed for about 1 minute until you get a smooth silky texture.
If the mango lassi is too thick, add more liquid and blend until you reach the desired thickness. Or if you prefer it thicker, add ice!
Taste and add additional sweetener if it's too tangy for your liking. Enjoy!

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Fresh Watermelon Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Find out what summer tastes like by drinking a sip of this watermelon smoothie! It’s juicy, sweet, and made from the most delicious and flavorful fruit of the season… watermelon!

I love a good smoothie in the summer to cool me down and fill me up with all the fruity flavors. Try out this peach smoothie, this avocolada smoothie, or this amazing pina colada!

Watermelon Smoothie Recipe

If you are looking for a cool and refreshing smoothie to be your go-to this summer then look no more! This watermelon smoothie has a delicious sweetness to it that you will crave over and over again! Mixed with some strawberries, lime, and honey, you will be hard-pressed to find another smoothie as delicious as this out there!

You can use fresh or frozen watermelon in this smoothie and it only takes a few minutes to whip up. I’ve had it for breakfast, lunch, and even dessert. My kids love making smoothies and this one has quickly moved up to their favorite. It’s This smoothie is different enough that you will be surprised by its delightful flavor and wonder where it’s been your whole life!

Ingredients in a Watermelon Smoothie

If you love fruit and you love to sit back and relax then this smoothie is made for you! Perfect for a hot summer day and sipping on your porch swing or poolside, this smoothie is so delicious! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Watermelon: You can use frozen or fresh watermelon. If you use fresh, then you may need to add some ice to thicken it up.
Strawberries: Cut up your fresh strawberries and you will love the delicious blend that they make with the watermelon!
Coconut Milk: You can also use regular milk if you don’t have any coconut milk on hand.
Fresh Lime Juice: This adds in the best tangy flavor.
Honey: I like using honey as a natural sweetener in this smoothie.
Ice: You don’t have to use ice but I like to add it if I need to thicken the smoothie.

How to Make a Watermelon Smoothie

This recipe is so easy! You will be sipping on this in no time after you blend all of these delicious ingredients together!

Combine: Add the watermelon, strawberries, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and ice together in a high-powered blender.
Add More Honey: Taste and add more honey if needed. Depending on how sweet your fruit is will depend on how much honey you add.
Adjust Thickness: I like to cut and freeze my watermelon ahead of time to make the smoothie a little thicker, but you can add ice to make it thicker if you prefer.
Divide: Divide into two glasses and enjoy!!

Smoothie Making Tips

If you love making smoothies and are looking for delicious and healthy ones, then this watermelon smoothie is for you! Here are a few tips on how to make it turn out perfectly.

Too thin? Try using frozen fruit instead. This helps thicken your smoothie right up! You can also add in some ice if you don’t have any frozen fruit on hand.
Too thick? If you can’t even suck it out of your straw then it’s probably too thick! Add in some extra coconut milk to thin it out a bit.
Order matters: If you are having a hard time mixing this up in your blender then you’ve probably loaded it up wrong (I know, it’s crazy that there is a right way to put stuff in!). Start with your liquids, then fruits and greens and then any ice should be added on top!

Watermelon Smoothie

Find out what summer tastes like by drinking a sip of this watermelon smoothie! It's juicy, sweet, and made from the most delicious and flavorful fruit of the season… watermelon!

Course Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword easy, watermelon smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 246kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 cups Watermelon, frozen or fresh
1 cup Strawberries
1/2 cup Coconut Milk, or milk
1 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
2-3 tbsp Honey
Ice, if needed to thicken

Instructions

Add the watermelon, strawberries, coconut milk, lime juice, honey, and ice together in a high-powered blender.
Taste and add more honey if needed. Depending on how sweet your fruit is will depend on how much honey you add.
I like to cut and freeze my watermelon ahead of time to make the smoothie a little thicker, but you can add ice to make it thicker if you prefer.
Divide into two glasses and enjoy!!

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Creamy Pineapple Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Thu, 24 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000

This pineapple smoothie will transport you to a tropical oasis! It has the perfect pineapple flavor combined with juice, bananas, and some yogurt. If you are looking for the perfect summertime treat, this is it!

Smoothies are perfect for a good breakfast, lunch, or snack. They are perfect for taking on the go, and when you make them at home, then you can add anything in and cater them to you! I especially love this creamy avocolada, this delicious peach smoothie, and this mixed berry smoothie.

Juicy Pineapple Smoothie

This pineapple smoothie is tropical, sweet, and takes less than 5 minutes to make, like a mini vacation in a glass! It’s packed with banana, pineapple, yogurt, and orange juice, proving that healthy really can taste amazing.

Smoothies are perfect for busy mornings or getting fruit in on the go, and this one’s great for kids to help make too. Pair it with my breakfast strata for a balanced, satisfying breakfast that feels both easy and indulgent!

What’s in a Pineapple Smoothie?

Simple and fresh ingredients are what make this smoothie so delicious! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements!

Ice: A cup of ice is all that you need!
Pineapple Chunks: You need to use a frozen banana so that this isnt too runny.
Banana: I always like to use frozen ingredients for smoothies but if you have a fresh banana, that will work!
Juice: You can use pineapple juice or orange juice in this recipe.
Yogurt: I used vanilla yogurt but you could use greek yogurt to make this a little healthier!
Honey: This is the ingredient that will sweeten things up without the need for any sugar!

How Do You Make a Pineapple Smoothie?

This is super easy to make and won’t take you more than 5 minutes! I love recipes that I can make and take with me on the go. This one is easy, juicy, and absolutely delightful!

Blend: Add ice, pineapple, banana, pineapple juice, yogurt and honey into the blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

Variations

Take this smoothie to the next level but switch things up and make it your own! H re are a few ideas on what you can do to make this pineapple smoothie different every time.

Protien Powder: Add in a scoop or two of your favorite vanilla protien powder to get a little extra protien in for the day! It won’t chanhe up the flavor or texture but it will help fill you up for longer!
Fruit: Add in some more flavor by substituting 1 cup of the frozen pineapple for 1 cup of frozen mangos.
Coconut: Make this a pina colada by adding in some shredded coconut or coconut milk!

Creamy Pineapple Smoothie

This pineapple smoothie will transport you to a tropical oasis! It has the perfect pineapple flavor combined with orange juice, banana, and some yogurt. If you are looking for the perfect summertime treat, this is it!

Course Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword pineapple smoothie

Prep Time 5

Servings Servings

Calories 244kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup ice
2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 banana
2 cups pineapple juice or orange juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
2 Tablespoons honey

Instructions

Add ice, pineapple, banana, pineapple juice, yogurt and honey into the blender. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Serve immediately.

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Creamy Avocolada Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000

This delicious and perfectly smooth avocolada smoothie combines avocado, pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut, and lime. It’s SOO GOOD that you will want one every day!

Smoothies are a great snack or breakfast option. Try out a few of my other favorites like this mixed berry, delicious peanut butter banana, or this raspberry peach one.

What IS an Avocolada Smoothie?

While in North Carolina, my friend took me to Tropical Smoothie Cafe and told me that I had to try their avocolada smoothie. I mean. I am obsessed with anything avocado. But an avocado in a smoothie? I couldn’t wait to try it! The avocado added such a smooth and creamy texture to this smoothie. I was instantly hooked! Not to mention it has kale hidden inside as well. This smoothie had better-for-you ingredients hidden inside, and it is incredible.

I was so obsessed with this smoothie, I had it three times on vacation, including on the way to the airport. But the problem? No Tropical Smoothie Cafe here in Utah. So, I had to recreate it myself! It’s the creamiest smoothie ever, thanks to avocado, with pineapple, coconut, and lime for that perfect tropical flavor. It’s my go-to all year long, and if you love this one, my peach smoothie is another must-try!

Ingredients in an Avocolada Smoothie

Like when you make any smoothie, it’s always best to use chilled ingredients. Doing this makes your smoothie turn out thick and not runny. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Avocado: Make sure that it’s ripe! If you can slightly indent the sides then it’s ready to use.
Pineapple: You can use fresh pineapple that has been chilled in the fridge or frozen works just as great.
Spinach and kale: These two power foods bring in such a healthy side to this smoothie.
Coconut water: A smoothie always needs some liquid as a base so that the ingredients mix up. The coconut water does this and adds just the right amount of flavor too.
Agave nectar: You can find this by the sugars and sweeteners in your local grocery store.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice or from a bottle work fine!
Coconut butter: You can use coconut oil too if that’s all that you have on hand.
Vanilla extract: This really enhances all of the sweet flavors in this smoothie.

Let’s Make a Smoothie!

This avocolada smoothie only takes 5 minutes to put together. And once you try avocado in a smoothie, you won’t go back! You will be enjoying this healthy and delicious smoothie in no time at all!

Add ingredients to blender: Put avocado, diced pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut water, agave nectar, lime juice, coconut butter, and vanilla into the blender.
Mix: Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Smoothie Making Tips

If you love making smoothies and are looking for delicious and healthy ones, then this avocolada smoothie is for you! Here are a few tips on how to make it turn out perfectly.

Too thin? Try using frozen fruit instead. This helps thicken your smoothie right up! You can also add in some ice if you don’t have any frozen fruit on hand.
Too thick? If you can’t even suck it out of your straw then it’s probably too thick! Add in some extra coconut water to thin it out a bit.
Order matters: If you are having a hard time mixing this up in your blender then you’ve probably loaded it up wrong (I know, it’s cray that there is a right way to put stuff in!). Start with your liquids, then fruits and greens and then any ice should be added on top!

Creamy Avocolada Smoothie

This delicious and perfectly smooth smoothie combines avocado, pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut, and lime. There are so many delicious things packed into this smoothie you are sure to love!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword avocolada smoothie, smoothie recipe

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings Smoothies

Calories 256kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 avocado ripe
3 cups pineapple diced, chilled
1 cup spinach
1 cup kale
2 cups coconut water
3 Tablespoons agave nectar
3 Tablespoons lime juice
1 Tablespoon coconut butter or oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Put avocado, diced pineapple, spinach, kale, coconut water, agave nectar, lime juice, coconut butter, and vanilla into the blender.
Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

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Updated on January 15, 2022

Originally Posted on August 6, 2015

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Detox Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 01:00:00 +0000

This delicious detox smoothie has it all! Fruits, vegetables, and delicious milk and honey to sweeten it up and keep it smooth. Trust me when I say this is a MUST TRY smoothie recipe!

This smoothie is such a delicious and healthy breakfast! Try these other healthy breakfast options like this yogurt parfait, chia pudding, or this amazing avocado toast.

What is a Detox Smoothie?

For those of you that aren’t familiar, a detox smoothie is a smoothie that is filled to the brim with healthy ingredients. It has to have fruit and veggies and healthy proteins and fats. The point of a detox smoothie is to basically fill your body with good nutrients to create more balance. You would think that mixing fruits and vegetables and all things healthy that you would sacrifice on taste. But this smoothie is SOO GOOD.

This detox smoothie brings in a delightful array of different fruits and veggies that complement each other. Then, you add in some sweet honey, almond milk and greek yogurt and it smooths it all out. Once you drink this smoothie, you will be hooked! Pack in even more delicious and healthy options like these protein bars or these waffles!

Ingredients You Need to Make a Detox Smoothie

Check out the produce section of your grocery store and pick all of these ingredients up. Slice them up and put some in your freezer (or buy them already frozen!) and you will soon be ready to whip this up! See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Almond milk: This not only brings in a great taste but it’s healthy as well.
Greek yogurt: Plain or vanilla Greek yogurt is what I would use in this smoothie to make it nice and creamy.
Spinach: You can use frozen of fresh!
Celery: Chop this up into small pieces so that it blends up quickly.
Pineapple: I like to use frozen chunks because it makes the smoothie thicker.
Banana: A frozen banana will help with the texture of this smoothie.
Honey: This is what sweetens this up without using sugar!
Chia seeds: These are optional. You can add them into the smoothie or just sprinkle some on top!

Let’s Blend Up a Smoothie!

This detox smoothie is so good that you may want to make sure that you have extra ingredients on hand to make another. You are going to love how it tastes!

Blend: Add almond milk, greek yogurt, spinach, celery, pineapple, banana, and honey into a blender. Blend until smooth.

Should I Use Frozen or Fresh Ingredients?

I like to use frozen ingredients in smoothies. This detox smoothie is no exception! The reason for this (other than it’s easy!) is because it makes the texture thicker and more smoothie-like. Using fresh ingredients that are filled with fresh juice will make it runnier. The taste will be the same either way!

To make it easy, I like to chop up my ingredients and measure them all out into individual servings. Then, in each bag, I place all of the ingredients to make 1 smoothie. That way when I am ready to make this then I just have to dump them in the blender. You can make a few bags at once so they are ready to go whenever!

Detox Smoothie

This delicious detox smoothie has it all! Fruits, vegetables, and delicious milk and honey to sweeten it up and keep it smooth. Trust me when I say this is a MUST TRY smoothie recipe!

Course Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword detox smoothie

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings smoothies

Calories 165kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
2 cups spinach
1 celery stalk chopped
1 cup frozen pineapple
1 frozen banana
1 Tablespoon Honey
chia seeds optional

Instructions

Add almond milk, greek yogurt, spinach, celery, pineapple, banana, and honey into a blender. Blend until smooth.

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Creamy Peach Smoothie

Alyssa Rivers — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 00:00:00 +0000

Peach smoothie perfection starts here! It’s fresh, juicy, and extra creamy thanks to Greek yogurt. And a protein boost to power you through your busy morning.

A Reader’s Review

I came across this recipe when I was looking for something simple to teach my 4 year old grand daughter how to make a smoothie. We have been making it for afternoon snack for the past month It is definitely 5 stars!! Easy to make. Extremely tasty. Thanks for the recipe!

– Marcey

Reasons This Smoothie Shines

Peak Peach Flavor: Frozen peaches are picked at their sweetest, so this smoothie will have maximum peach flavor.
Quick & Easy: Just toss, blend, and sip to your heart’s content! This peach smoothie is ready in just minutes.
Anytime Refreshment: A cool, energizing treat for breakfast, snack time, hot summer days, or post-workout.

Peach Smoothie Ingredients

Yogurt: I like to use plain non-fat Greek yogurt so I can control the sweetness. If you’re using a sweetened version, like vanilla, taste it first and adjust with honey for natural sweetness as needed.
Add-in ideas: Toss in frozen strawberries or pineapple for extra flavor, or blend in a handful of spinach for a nutrient boost. You won’t even taste it, but it will change the color.

How To Make the Perfect Peach Smoothie

This peach smoothie recipe comes together in just 5 minutes! It’s a quick, grab-and-go option that’s great for busy mornings.

Add Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a blender.
Blend Ingredients: Blend until creamy and smooth. Pour into four glasses, and then enjoy!

Peach Smoothie Texture Tips

Thick Smoothie: Using frozen fruit combined with Greek yogurt will get you that thick, creamy texture you love.
Thinner Smoothie: Add an extra splash of juice until it reaches the desired consistency.

Best Enjoyed Fresh!

This smoothie is best blended and enjoyed right away for the perfect texture. Keep frozen bananas and peaches on hand so you can grab your fruit and blend it up fast for an easy breakfast.

More Satisfying Smoothies To Try

Smoothies are always SOO good, and if you love them as much as I do, then you definitely have to try my Mango Smoothie, Blackberry Lime Green Smoothie, and this delightful Creamy Avocolada Smoothie!

Easy

Golden Milk Smoothie

5 minutes

Beverages

Strawberry Smoothie

10 minutes

Beverages

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

10 minutes

Beverages

Detox Smoothie

15 minutes

Peach Smoothie

A refreshing peach smoothie made with Greek yogurt for a boost of protein and extra creaminess, perfect for breakfast or a post-workout snack.

Course Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword peach smoothie, peach smoothie recipe

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings smoothies

Calories 127kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 cup ice
2 cups frozen peaches
1 frozen banana
1 cup peach juice or apple juice
¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

Place 1 cup ice, 2 cups frozen peaches, 1 frozen banana, 1 cup peach juice or apple juice, ¼ cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt, and 2 tablespoons honey in a blender.
Blend until smooth and serve immediately!

Notes

Updated May 29, 2025

This smoothie is best blended and enjoyed right away for the perfect texture.

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