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Home » Breakfast » Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

Published: Jan 6, 2016 · Modified: Oct 13, 2020 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

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A glass filled with a smoothie with bananas and fruit behind the glass.

A smoothie with fruit and veggies is ultra healthy! Tips on how to use what's on hand and tailor to your tastes. You pick your favorite fruits and vegetables to make a delicious smoothie. 

A glass filled with a red smoothie with two red and white straws in the glass.

This time of year always inspires me to make some changes....some healthy changes.  I need to eat more fruit and veggies and less sugar - so how about a smoothie with fruit and veggies?  Yikes....less sugar!  That's going to be tough.

Smoothies with fruit and veggies are healthy and I make them with absolutely no added sugar.  And I don't miss it at all!

A blender full of yogurt , bananas, blue berries, spinach and carrots.

I have my go-to items for smoothies.  But I also need to have an alternate game plan because we don't always have everything on hand.

My recipe is my standard go-to smoothie, but I will also give you a list of some options for substitutions and variety!

My basic rule:  Add what you like and try out different ingredients to see what works.  I don't like any one ingredient to overpower the smoothie.

Table of Contents
Fruit Options
Veggie Options
What to do with leftover smoothie?
Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

Fruit Options

Add what you have on hand or your favorite fruit.  Fruit can be fresh or frozen.

  • Blueberries
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Banana
  • Pineapple
  • Kiwi
  • Peach
  • Mango
  • Citrus

Veggie Options

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Swiss Chard
  • Carrots
  • Cucumber

Two glasses filled with a red colored smoothie and fresh bananas in the background.

We love to make these smoothies all year long. My kids make them for breakfast and for snacks. You just can't go wrong with a treat like these smoothies. If you are looking for more smoothie recipes check out this green smoothie recipe. 

What to do with leftover smoothie?

If you have any leftover smoothie, just pop the extras in the fridge or freezer and enjoy later. My kids like to put them in the freezer and then eat when it is frozen. The smoothie will become frozen hard and you will need a spoon to scrape it up. As it begins to thaw, the smoothie is easier to eat. 

Bananas, raspberries, spinach, carrots and other fruits displayed on a white board.

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Smoothie with Fruit and Veggies

Kathy
Healthy fruit and veggie smoothie
5 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast, healthy, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 89 kcal
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsweetened/plain greek yogurt
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • ½ cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
  • ½ cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 whole ripe banana
  • 1 whole carrot (washed and chopped into large)
  • ½ teaspoon chia seeds
  • ¼ cup water or juice

Instructions
 

  • Place all items in a blender.
  • Blend until fully incorporated, stopping to stir or add more water or juice as needed.
  • Serve right away or cover and store in refrigerator.

Notes

Adjust the fruits and vegetables to what you like and what you have on hand.
You can also add 2-3 ice cubes to make slightly slushy. 

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 32mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1490IUVitamin C: 15.7mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 0.7mg
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  1. Mary Jo Gapinski says

    June 30, 2021 at 3:51 pm

    Hi I was wondering do you have book of all the smoothie I would love to make some cuz I don’t eat vegetables so just let me know I can order the book thank you

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 30, 2021 at 4:44 pm

      Hi Mary Jo,
      I'm afraid I don't have a book on smoothies, but I do have one additional smoothie recipe - green smoothie. Give it a try!

      Reply
  2. Traci K Greene says

    April 21, 2019 at 6:09 pm

    I also add oatmeal and protein powder and flax seed

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      April 21, 2019 at 7:59 pm

      That's a great idea. One of the things I love about smoothies is you can add just about whatever you like! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

      Reply
    • Margaret Wolferman says

      January 08, 2020 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      I like to add lemon to mine. It gives it a sourness to it if you want to switch up from sweet to sour. If I crave sugar and can't have it, I know I can have something sour that is also healthy. It satisfies me also, so...win win!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        January 08, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Fresh squeezed lemon is a great idea! Adds extra flavor and nutrients. Thanks for the tip! 🙂

  3. Gabe says

    June 21, 2018 at 8:58 am

    5 stars
    I'm eager to try out this recipe. Could I ask if the sugar content in your nutrition facts accounts for the version with juice or with water? I know a 1/4 cup of juice isn't a huge amount of sugar, but I'm curious.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      June 21, 2018 at 2:29 pm

      Hi Gabe,
      That's a great question! The nutritional values were calculated using juice. You can use any liquid. It's added to help blend up all the ingredients. I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Anjali says

    May 25, 2018 at 5:10 am

    5 stars
    I enjoyed your article. Some great points on the various options. This blog got the contents that helped me a lot to get various options for veggie. Thank you for sharing this valuable article. And I would like to share it with my friends.

    Reply
  5. Antonio says

    October 16, 2016 at 2:40 am

    What can I replace the yogurt with?

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      October 16, 2016 at 8:19 am

      You could leave the yogurt out altogether. You could add a liquid (juice, water, milk) in it's place. The consistency and taste will vary depending on what you use.

      Reply
    • john seay says

      June 28, 2020 at 1:44 pm

      I really like using Bulgarian yogurt to my smoothies. Adds some tartness. Also 6 or 7 frozen grapes.

      Reply
  6. Suzi says

    January 08, 2016 at 5:12 pm

    A smoothie a day keeps the doctor away!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      I believe that is totally true! Keep eating those smoothies!

      Reply
  7. Ashley says

    January 08, 2016 at 1:47 pm

    Yay for smoothies! We have one pretty much every morning for breakfast (that or oatmeal!). Love having a great base recipe to change things up!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 5:57 pm

      You eat a super healthy breakfast each day! Good for you!!!

      Reply
      • j. carstens says

        July 16, 2019 at 5:45 pm

        My husband does not like yogurt, what can I use instead

      • Kathy says

        July 16, 2019 at 7:28 pm

        Hi, Sometimes we leave the yogurt out and add milk instead. A fruit juice will also work - try orange or apple juice. Let me know how it turns out.

      • Ranel Chetty says

        March 27, 2021 at 2:22 am

        For real😀

      • Kathy says

        March 27, 2021 at 6:27 am

        Hi Ranel,
        This makes a delicious smoothie. I love changing up the fruits for a completely different taste. 🙂

  8. Meghan | Fox and Briar says

    January 08, 2016 at 11:10 am

    5 stars
    I love having a base recipe that can be changed up, it makes smoothie making so much easier! I still haven't tried chia seeds, I need to get on that 🙂 And I love the idea of adding carrots or cucumber! Also I like that you didn't add a sweetener, I find that smoothies don't usually need it because the fruit is sweet enough.

    Reply
  9. Amanda says

    January 08, 2016 at 8:40 am

    I love the look of all those fruits and spinach in that blender. Makes me feel healthier just seeing it. I love smoothies. Such a great way to pack all those nutrients into something that's so manageable to eat. And it looks delicious! I'm a big fan of blueberries in smoothies.

    Reply
  10. Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says

    January 07, 2016 at 6:53 pm

    I love all these smoothie recipes coming out now! I had a smoothie this morning, but this one looks exceptional!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:35 am

      New Year = Healthier eating!

      Reply
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