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Home » Recipes » Smoothies & Drinks » 15+ Fruit and Veggie Smoothies

15+ Fruit and Veggie Smoothies

By Taesha Butler February 17, 2022 (Updated August 31, 2022) 2 Comments

Servings2 servings
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
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5 from 2 votes

Smoothies are the perfect way to add more plants to your diet. They are FAST, easy, and can be out-of-this-world delicious! This collection of fruit and veggie smoothies is full of simple healthy recipes that will dazzle your tastebuds and are easily adaptable to fit all eating styles.

A series of pictures with smoothies made from fruit and vegetables.

Adding fruit and veggies smoothies to my family’s daily routine was the first major step we took in an effort to eat more plants! They were the perfect start to our busy day that only took minutes to make and tasted so good. Since there are so many ways to mix and match fruit and veggie smoothies, we never got bored with the flavor combinations and were easily able to add so many different plants to our diet. It truly felt effortless!

Even though we are now very comfortable with adding fruits and veggies to our meals in oodles of different ways, smoothies remain our favorite go-to “fast food” for when life gets busy and we need a quick healthy meal. They aren’t just for breakfast, TNNers!

Why add veggies to smoothies?

I’m probably not shocking anyone by saying this, but vegetables are good for you.

They are full of vitamins and minerals. Even though we know we should eat vegetables, they are something many people struggle with enjoying and/or getting enough of on a consistent basis. This is why I loved adding them to the blender! Adding vegetables to smoothies is the perfect way to start getting into the healthy habit of adding more plants to your diet in a way that is delicious. Blended with naturally sweet fruit (and other good-for-you ingredients), the veggies almost melt into this tasty drink that is downright delightful.

A blender with kale, mango and and orange in it before being blended into a smoothie.

What are the best vegetables for smoothies?

I feel like there are so many veggies that are perfect for adding to smoothies, and some might surprise you! Here are the ones used in the recipes below and that I often keep on hand to throw into a fruit and veggie smoothie!

  • Spinach
  • Kale
  • Bell Peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • Carrots
  • Cucumber
  • Riced Cauliflower
  • Cooked Sweet Potato
  • Butternut Squash Puree
  • Pumpkin Puree
  • Avocado
  • Zucchini
  • Frozen Mango or Pineapple
Ingredients for a fruit and veggie smoothie on a table before being added to the blender.

Do I need a high-speed blender to make vegetable smoothies?

Smoothies made in a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix) are extra easy. However, you don’t need a fancy blender to make an amazing fruit and veggie smoothie. There is a helpful tip though!

How to Make The Perfect Smoothie

Add the liquid to the blender first followed by the veggie. Blend this first so that the veggie easily gets pureed and is nice and smooth. Then add the fruit and other ingredients to the smoothie and blend again! This will help you to not end up with an unexpected chunk of veggie in a sip of smoothie.

Smoothie add-ins

The best part about smoothies is not just that they are fast and easy, but you can really make them your own! Take these fruit and veggie smoothie recipes as a jumping off point and don’t be afraid to add your own twist. Here are some of my favorite smoothie add-ins and why I use them.

  • Nut butter: adds healthy fat and protein
  • Plain yogurt: boosts protein
  • Protein powder: boosts protein
  • Collagen powder: boosts protein
  • Shelled hemp hearts: boosts protein
  • Chia seeds: adds protein and healthy fats
  • Ground Flax: adds healthy fat

Blueberry Spinach Smoothie

This Blueberry Spinach Smoothie is the perfect no-cook, healthy breakfast any day of the week. Delicious and easy to make, it is a great way to get fruits and greens into your day right off the bat! Easily dairy-free and a quick breakfast or snack the whole family will love.
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Easy 5-Minute Carrot Apple Smoothie

Carrots in a smoothie? Yes! You won’t believe how delicious this no-cook carrot apple smoothie is. Nourishing and easy to make, it is a great way to get fruits and veggies into your day right off the bat! Made with grated raw carrot, chopped apple, banana, citrus, and a hint of cinnamon, this easy 5-minute breakfast smoothie is a refreshing way to jump start your day.
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5-Minute Beet & Red Fruit Smoothie served in two jars

Pink Beet Smoothie

Made a stunning shade of pink by antioxidant-rich red fruits, like raspberries and strawberries, plus peeled and cooked beets, this beet smoothie recipe is quick to make, bright and refreshing! It’s an easy morning smoothie, and a terrific way to get veggies in before you start your day.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie made with greens and served in three glass jars on a marble table

Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie (with greens!)

This Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie is oh-so delicious and loaded with protein, healthy fat and greens! Healthy enough for breakfast, but tasty enough for a treat. Whip up a batch in the morning to send your crew off happy and fueled up on nothing but the good stuff!
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Overhead on the healthy and delicious Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie with frozen strawberries around the jar

5-Minute Butternut Squash Smoothie

This simple, just-the-right-amount-of-sweetness Butternut Squash Smoothie is a great introductory smoothie for those who shy away from all things green! It’s smooth, thick, tangy, creamy and so delicious.
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Spinach Pineapple Smoothie

This spinach pineapple smoothie is not only creamy and perfectly sweet, but is packed with vitamin C, protein, and good-for-you greens. This healthy smoothie is great for a quick breakfast or filling snack on the go!
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Creamy Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie

Delicious and easy, this Creamy Blueberry Cauliflower Smoothie is going to be a new favorite. Made with just 7 ingredients, this vegan and dairy-free smoothie is the perfect way to get vegetables in at breakfast.
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5-Minute Nourishing Cherry Smoothie (with Spinach!)

This cherry smoothie recipe features frozen pitted cherries, spinach, mango, and your favorite milk (plant-based or not!) for a wholesome, delicious breakfast smoothie or snack. Ready within 5 minutes in a high-powdered blender.
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Mango kale smoothie in two jars

Kale Mango Smoothie

This Mango Kale Smoothie is the ultimate healthy breakfast. Made with just 4 ingredients, this green smoothie recipe is easy, delicious, and the perfect way to start your day.
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Red Velvet Smoothie

This Red Velvet Smoothie is a fun and delicious way to get veggies in at breakfast! It comes together in minutes, easily vegan and Paleo, and super kid-approved!
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5-Minute Zucchini Avocado Smoothie (Dairy Free)

This zucchini smoothie recipe is a great way to pack in extra veggies! It's creamy, refreshing, and flavorful — a great snack or breakfast smoothie. And best of all, it's ready in 5 minutes
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Chocolate Banana Smoothie (with veggies)

An easy, veggie-loaded Chocolate Banana Smoothie made from good-for-you ingredients. It’s chocolatey, perfectly sweet, loaded with healthy foods and can easily be made with dairy or dairy-free.
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Power-Up Green Smoothie served in a cup with a straw inside and bananas and apple right next to it

Power-Up Green Smoothie

This Power-Up Green Smoothie has so many great-for-your-gut ingredients in it that it will really power you up any time of the day. This smoothie will seriously stick to your bones and see you through until your next meal without blinking an eye.
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Delicious Vitamin C Immune Boosting Smoothie made with strawberry, banana, red bell pepper and served in two tall jars with white straws inside and starwberries blurred in the background

Vitamine C Smoothie

Delicious and refreshing Pink Smoothie is made with strawberry, banana, red bell pepper (unexpected but delicious) and is the perfect start to your day. Naturally vegan, dairy-free and kid-approved!
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Easy Green Smoothie

This Green Smoothie for Kids is quick to blend up and made to taste great so that it get kids excited about eating vegetables! Made from simple, easy-to-find ingredients and naturally sweetened—it’s easily adaptable to fit your child's eating style and needs!
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Mango kale smoothie in two jars
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Fruit and Veggie Smoothies: Kale Mango Smoothie

This Mango Kale Smoothie is the ultimate healthy breakfast. Made with just 4 ingredients, this green smoothie recipe is easy, delicious, and the perfect way to start your day.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: almond milk, green smoothie, kale, mango,, orange
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 164kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup packed kale fresh or frozen, stems removed
  • 2 cups frozen mango chunks
  • 1 medium orange peeled
  • 1 cup almond milk* or coconut milk

Instructions 

  • Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth.
    If you don't have a high speed blender, blend kale and milk first until kale is pureed. Then add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
  • Enjoy immediately.

Notes

* I don’t recommend using cow milk in smoothies with citrus, as I find it can curdle.

Nutrition

Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 177mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 5279IU | Vitamin C: 135mg | Calcium: 245mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Rachel

    March 9, 2022 at 12:04 pm

    5 stars
    I love how many different fruits and veggies are in these smoothies! Eating different plants is important to gut health and these smoothies make that easy! Thank you 😊

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    • Taesha Butler

      March 9, 2022 at 1:00 pm

      Yes! I think many people think spinach is the “main” veggie that can go into smoothies, but so many others can and make them fabulous! Bell pepper is the one that always blows my mind

      Reply

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