A smoothie with fruit and veggies is a perfect way to start the day or a great afternoon pick-me-up!
Tips on how to use what's on hand and tailor it to your tastes. You pick your favorite fruits and vegetables to make a delicious smoothie.
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!
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 is to add what you like and try out different ingredients to see what works. I don't like any one ingredient to overpower the smoothie.
Another great smoothie is this High Fiber Smoothie from Create Kids Club.
What goes in a Smoothie?
Use this recipe as a base. Start with plain Greek yogurt and add your favorite fruits and veggies. Mix it up based on what you like and what you have on hand.
- Yogurt
- 2-3 choices of fruit, fresh or frozen
- 1-2 choices of veggies
- chia seeds, optional
Best Fruits for Smoothies
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
Best Vegetables for Smoothies
- Spinach
- Kale
- Swiss Chard
- Carrots
- Cucumber
How to make a Fruit and Veggie Smoothie
- Place all items in a blender.
- Blend until fully incorporated, stopping to stir, scrape down sides, or add more water or juice as needed.
- Serve right away.
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.
How to store leftover Fruit Smoothie
If you have any leftover smoothies, just pop the extras in the fridge or freezer and enjoy them later. My kids like to put them in the freezer and then eat them 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.
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Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
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 chunks)
- 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
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Upasana says
Can Greek yogurt be replaced with almond milk. Thanks
Kathy says
Hi,
Yes, you could use almond milk instead. The consistency will be thinner, but that's okay.
Enjoy! 🙂
Denise says
I want to make the healthiest, low or no sugar smoothies with fruits and veggies only, what do you suggest?
Kathy says
Hi Denise,
I'm not certain I fully understand your question. Are you not wanting to use yogurt at all? My recipe calls for plain yogurt, you could leave it out and add extra fruit juice to make it the right consistency.
Kathy
Sherry says
My husband hates spinach,how can I incorporate it into a smoothie without him noticing? He needs the iron.🤦🏻♀️
Kathy says
Try adding spinach with just the yogurt and pureeing it really well. Then add raspberries or strawberries to turn everything a beautiful color.