Compilation of Smoothie Recipes

Author: OncoLink Team
Last Reviewed: July 25, 2024

High Protein: Vegan

Strawberry-banana flax smoothie
  • ½ banana
  • ½ cup frozen strawberries
  • 1 ½ cup soy milk
  • 2 Tbsp. flaxseed

Add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 278, fat: 7 grams, carbohydrates: 43grams, fiber: 7 grams, protein: 16 grams)

Found at: http://www.fitnessmagazine.com/recipe/drinks/strawberry-banana-flax-smoothie/

High Calorie

Peanut Butter Smoothie
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 3 Tbsp. smooth peanut butter
  • 3 Tbsp. chocolate syrup
  • ½ cup vanilla ice cream

Add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 625, protein: 19 grams)

Recipe courtesy of the Maine Coast Memorial Hospital Nutrition Services

High Calorie: Vegan

Avocado-Spinach Smoothie
  • ½ cup spinach
  • half of an avocado
  • 2 tsp cacao powder
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ cup walnuts
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate nib
  • ¼ cup coconut flakes
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp. agave

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 981, fat: 88.7 grams, carbohydrates: 47 grams, fiber: 18 grams, protein: 19.8 grams)

Found at: http://hurrythefoodup.com/fitness-mega-smoothie/

Autumn Sweet Potato Smoothie
  • 1 1/3 cups red grapes
  • ½ orange
  • 1/3 sweet potato (cooked, cooled and peeled)
  • ½ apple
  • ¼ cup frozen cranberries
  • ½ tsp fresh ginger or ginger paste
  • 2 dates, pitted
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 380, fat: 0 grams, carbohydrates: 98 grams, fiber: 12 grams, protein: 4 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Autumn-Sweet-Potato-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=Autumn+Sweet+Potato+Smoothie&sc=site

High Fiber: Vegan

Green Smoothie
  • 1 banana
  • ½ apple
  • 1 cup kale leaves
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 ice cubes
  • 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 240, fat: 3 grams, carbohydrates: 55 grams, fiber: 8 grams, protein: 5 grams)

From eatingwell.com

High Calorie/High Protein/High Fiber/Vegan

White Bean Smoothie
  • ¼ can great northern beans
  • 1 cup skim milk
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ½ banana
  • ¼ avocado

Add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 394.1, fat: 16.4 grams, carbohydrates: 47.2 grams, fiber 11.1 grams, protein: 19. 9 grams)

From sparkrecipes.com. Found at: https://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-detail.asp?recipe=1872737

Low Acid

Nuts and Grains Breakfast Smoothie
  • 1/3 cup ice cubes
  • 1 banana
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp. old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup sweetened rice milk

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 480, fat: 16 grams, carbohydrates: 75 grams, fiber: 7 grams, protein: 7 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Nuts-and-Grains-Breakfast-Smoothie/S-Series/Variable-Speed/20-ounce-Container?referer_st=Nuts+and+Grains+Breakfast+Smoothie&sc=site

Instant Breakfast Nog
  • 1 cup half and half or whole milk
  • 1/2 cup ice cream (any flavor)
  • 1 package instant breakfast or 15g whey protein powder
  • ¼ cup liquid egg substitute (or pasteurized liquid egg whites)

Add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 425-565, protein: 25-40 grams)

Recipe courtesy of the Main Coast Memorial Hospital Nutrition Services

Low Acid: Vegan

Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk
  • ½ cup banana
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin
  • ½ tsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground ginger
  • pinch of ground nutmeg
  • pinch ground cloves
  • pinch all spice

Add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition ( calories: 212, fat: 10.4 grams, carbohydrates: 29.5 grams, fiber: 7.2 grams, protein 3.8 grams.

From healthfulpursuit.com. Found at: http://www.healthfulpursuit.com/2011/09/pumpkin-spice-smoothie/

Low Calorie

Warm Apple Ginger Smoothie
  • ½ cup apple juice
  • 1 gala apple
  • zest of ½ lemon
  • ½ tsp fresh ginger root
  • 1/8 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Can be served at room temperature or heated once blended.

Nutrition (calories 180, fat: 0grams, carbohydrates 47 grams, fiber: 6 grams, protein 0 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Warm-Apple-Ginger-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=apple+ginger+smoothie&sc=site

Mango Smoothie
  • 1/3 cup low fat vanilla yogurt
  • 1/8 cup water
  • ½ orange
  • ½ cup mango
  • ¼ cup ice cubes

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories 165, fat: 1.5 grams, carbohydrates 36 grams, fiber: 3 grams, protein: 6 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Mango-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=mango+smoothie&sc=site

Low Calorie: Vegan

Berry Delicious Smoothie
  • ½ cup water
  • 1/3 cup red grapes
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple
  • ½ banana
  • 1/3 cup strawberries
  • ¼ cup blueberries
  • ¼ cup ice cubes

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories: 100, fat: 0 grams, carbohydrates: 26 grams, fiber: 4 grams, protein: 1 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Berry-Delicious-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=berry+delicious&sc=site

Beet, Strawberry and Cranberry Smoothie
  • ¾ cup cranberry juice
  • ¼ cup cranberries
  • 1 small beet, steamed
  • 1/3 cup frozen strawberries
  • 2 tsp agave
  • 2/3 cup ice cubes

Will need to use a high speed blender, add to blender and mix well.

Nutrition (calories 180, fat: 0grams, carbohydrates 42 grams, protein: 2 grams)

From vitamix.com. Found at: https://www.vitamix.com/Recipes/Beet-Strawberry-Cranberry-Smoothie/C-Series/Variable-Speed/Classic-64-Ounce?referer_st=Beet%2c+Strawberry%2c+Cranberry+Smoothie&sc=site

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