The Perfect Smoothie Formula
While we’ve got tons of great smoothie recipes for you to try, we know you’ll eventually want to break out on your own and make your own custom creations! When you’re ready to fly the smoothie nest, follow our perfect smoothie formula for a great smoothie every time.
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 706kcal
Ingredients
Base Formula
- 1 cup plain unsweetened dairy or non-dairy milk
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh baby greens spinach, kale, etc.
- 1 frozen banana see notes for no banana options
- 1 cup frozen fruit berries, peaches, pineapple, mango, etc.
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup Greek yogurt adds probiotics, creaminess, and healthy fats
- 2 tablespoons nut butters, nuts, or seeds (adds healthy fats)
- 1-2 tablespoons nutrition boosts protein powder, greens powders, etc.
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, stevia)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in the blender carafe in the order listed.
- Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
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Notes
Don’t eat bananas? Sub in frozen avocado and a bit extra sweetener for a similar creamy result. Canned pears (in juice) and Greek yogurt can also give you similar results. Check out our list of no banana smoothies for more ideas!
Nutrition
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 175mg | Potassium: 1491mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 1683IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 591mg | Iron: 3mg
