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Home » Recipes » Breakfast » 5-Minute Butternut Squash Smoothie

5-Minute Butternut Squash Smoothie

By Taesha Butler January 3, 2018 (Updated November 3, 2022) 15 Comments

Servings4
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time5 mins
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5 from 5 votes

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. This is one of my all time favorite smoothies and a wonderful way to shake up what veggies show up in your smoothie cup!

Overhead on the healthy and delicious Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie with frozen strawberries around the jar

Shake up your smoothie game

I really love a good green smoothie as much as the next person, but sometimes I like to shake up my smoothie game a bit…..

Have you ever thought to add some leftover butternut squash to your smoothies? *gasp* Say what? Is that even allowed?

Totally, friends. In fact, it’s beyond allowed…it’s a stinking great idea!

Butternut Squash Smoothie

I’m sure some people might consider butternut squash in a smoothie a little out of the box, but I have come to adore butternut squash as a smoothie staple! It is a veggie that is usually available year-round in most places. And, it is even more available when you opt for the frozen or canned variety (which is exactly what this smoothie calls for)! 

Butternut squash gives a smoothie a wonderful mild sweetness without kicking up the sugar, all while serving up a healthy dose of fiber, potassium and B6. 

And let’s talk about the color butternut squash gives a smoothie! That beautiful coral color is one that I swear I have only ever seen in a sunrise or a sunset. And, not a hint of green….which can be a game changer in the smoothie department if you have a little (or big) one in your home that is adamant that green veggies are to be avoided at all costs. 

Suggested Adaptations

1.  If your family is used to very sweet smoothies, start with 2 cups of frozen mango or 2 bananas.

2.  If you don’t care for mango or bananas, feel free to omit them and add 1 peeled naval orange or pitted dates for sweetness. 

3. Skip the nut butter and sub water or coconut milk to make this smoothie nut free!

4. Add some collagen/hemp powder or yogurt to boost the protein of this butternut squash smoothie.

5. Skip the chia seeds or replace with ground flax.

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A jar full of the healthy Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie with a mixer that was used to make it on the same table
Overhead on the healthy and delicious Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie with frozen strawberries around the jar
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5 from 5 votes

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.
Prep Time2 mins
Cook Time3 mins
Total Time5 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Keyword: butternut squash smoothie, smoothie with butternut squash
Servings: 4
Calories: 259kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups milk of choice I used unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup nut butter (optional)
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed butternut squash or 1½ cups cubed squash, lightly steamed
  • 1 cup frozen mango or sub 1 frozen ripe banana
  • ½ teaspoon  cinnamon or to taste
  • 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries or a mix of the two
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds (optional)

Instructions 

  • Combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Taste and add more cinnamon and/or milk to create preferred consistency and flavor. Blend again. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Add extra mango or banana to fit your family’s personal taste.
  • If you don’t care for bananas or mango feel free to omit them and add 1 peeled naval orange or pitted dates for sweetness.
  • Skip the nut butter and sub water or coconut milk to make this smoothie nut free!

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 4690IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 2mg

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. Erin

    January 5, 2018 at 8:26 pm

    Excited to try this! Do you roast the squash before freezing it? I’d love to use some I need to use that’s sitting on my counter!

    Reply
    • Chelsey Holmquist

      March 19, 2020 at 11:30 pm

      Wondering the same thing

      Reply
      • Taesha

        March 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm

        Yes! I cook it in some way before freezing!

        Reply
  2. Liz

    January 10, 2018 at 4:48 pm

    I just tried this smoothie this morning with two kids that claim to HATE butternut squash and they loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
    Liz

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      January 15, 2018 at 8:51 pm

      Yes! Best review!!

      Reply
  3. Mahni

    January 31, 2019 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars! This was mmm, mmm good! I was looking for a way to use the frozen squash cubes I picked up. I used almond butter and 1 frozen, ripe banana. I didn’t have hemp protein on hand, so I used some of my son’s chocolate flavored pea protein (no sugar). This is delicious, but I also enjoy hemp protein and am looking forward to trying it with that. Thanks for a great recipe!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      February 5, 2019 at 3:12 am

      I’m so glad it was a hit!

      Reply
  4. ปั้มไลค์

    July 6, 2020 at 7:57 am

    5 stars
    Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.

    Reply
  5. Melissa

    October 23, 2020 at 6:43 pm

    5 stars
    I loved it

    Reply
  6. Kimberly

    December 15, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Five stars! This recipe makes plenty to share between my toddler and myself at breakfast. I’m not a fan of banana and use the suggested navel orange substitution, and it’s so yummy and filling. My son also loves it, which makes me feel great about starting his day with so many healthy foods in one fell swoop. Thank you!

    Reply
  7. Helena

    January 24, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    5 stars
    You say “smoothie”, I say “yes” – that’s how much I love smoothies!

    Reply
  8. Emily

    May 17, 2022 at 10:32 pm

    Hi! Can I use canned butternut squash purée?

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      May 18, 2022 at 11:02 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  9. Janeen C Nunnari

    October 12, 2022 at 9:33 am

    The added raspberries make it sound
    super deliciousLee flavorful !!
    The other day I made butternut squash soup and microwaved my large butternut squash whole—which is super easy once it’s cooked, you can cut it in half and easily remove the seeds. Can’t wait to try this smoothie recipe💛❣️💛

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      October 12, 2022 at 11:15 am

      I love this one so much! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

      Reply

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