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Published: Jan 6, 2016 · Modified: Oct 13, 2020 by Kathy

Fruit and Veggie Smoothie

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

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. 

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!

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?

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

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

  1. Place all items in a blender.
  2. Blend until fully incorporated, stopping to stir, scrape down sides, or add more water or juice as needed.
  3. Serve right away.
Fruit and veggies in a blender.
Pureeing fruit and vegetables in a blender for a smoothie.
Mixing a smoothie in a blender.
A fully mixed smoothie in a blender.

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. 

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

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Two glass with a red colored smoothie.

Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie

Kathy Berget
Healthy fruit and veggie smoothie
5 from 30 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 89 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
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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 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

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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Comments

  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
  11. geraldine | Green Valley Kitchen says

    January 07, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    I've been on a really smoothie kick lately - great way to get some extra veggies and fruit into my diet. Your version looks great - never thought about adding carrots. I've also been adding oats that I blend up first to powderize then add the rest of the ingredients.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:35 am

      Oats is a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion!

      Reply
  12. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    January 07, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    With all that delicious fruit and yummy ingredients, this smoothie doesn't need any extra sugar! This looks like smoothie perfection, Kathy! I love a good smoothie in the morning or after my workout, and I can't wait to add this one to my list! Cheers, my friend! 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:36 am

      No sugar needed! The fruit is sweet enough by itself and has such great flavor.

      Reply
  13. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    January 07, 2016 at 7:39 am

    This smoothie sure look like the right way to start out the new year, Kathy! I definitely need less sugar after the holidays too. Those straws are adorable!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:38 am

      You get a huge dose of fruit and veggies in one delicious glass.

      Reply
  14. David @ Spiced says

    January 07, 2016 at 5:59 am

    Less sugar?!? Say it ain't so! Haha...just kidding. I feel ya on the post-holiday food hangover. It happens every year, but then the next year comes around and I want holiday food again! Smoothies are an excellent way to keep it on the lighter side...thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:38 am

      Thanks, David!

      Reply
  15. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says

    January 07, 2016 at 5:32 am

    Smoothies are my go to try after a workout Kathy, and this one sounds delish! I need to cut out the sugar too! Easier said than done for me though!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:39 am

      For me too! Everywhere I look...there's something tempting me!

      Reply
  16. Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says

    January 07, 2016 at 5:09 am

    Oh yum. I love a good smoothie! Glad I can use fresh or frozen fruit. And what a great way to use up those bananas that are getting mushy on the countertop. And can I just confess that sometimes we do smoothies for dinner and like it that way =) Happy New Year Kathy!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 08, 2016 at 4:40 am

      I always have fruit in our freezer from the summer time; perfect in these smoothies!

      Reply
  17. Cakespy says

    January 06, 2016 at 12:11 pm

    YUMMMM. I love the blender shot with all of the rainbow of produce showing! This smoothie sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 07, 2016 at 4:51 am

      Thanks! We need to eat a rainbow of foods to get all those healthy nutrients!

      Reply
  18. Fran @ G'day Souffle' says

    January 06, 2016 at 11:28 am

    Yum, I can see those chia seeds peeking through the smoothie- (or maybe it's the raspberry seeds)! Kathy, thanks so much for following my blog. I just received my annual report from WordPress and you came in the 'top 5' of people who made comments on my blog for the year (you are 'number 3'). Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 07, 2016 at 4:52 am

      I think they are both the chia and raspberry seeds. I love reading your blog, Fran! Keep up the good work!

      Reply
  19. karrie @ Tasty Ever After says

    January 06, 2016 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Happy New Year Kathy!! I need a good recipe for a smoothie and happy to see yours! I am finished with eating heavy foods and ready for fresh, healthy stuff 🙂

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 07, 2016 at 4:52 am

      Definitely time for the healthy stuff!

      Reply
  20. Melanie @ Melanie Cooks says

    January 06, 2016 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    This yummy smoothie is a great healthy way to start the day! After all the holiday feasts, I need to go back to healthier eating, and this smoothie recipe is a must - so full of healthy ingredients and so tasty!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 07, 2016 at 4:53 am

      The best part of this smoothie is you don't feel like you've given up anything! It's so delicious!

      Reply
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