Oh boy, oh boy! Am I excited about this one. I have been working hard on this giant list of my most favourite smoothies. Delicious, delicious work. Is there anything better than waking up to a luxurious, creamy, smoothie that tastes like dessert? Yes there is, it's knowing that the smoothie is actually good for you and your body!
Notes about these amazing smoothies.
- I use bananas as the base of my smoothies. You can't taste the banana-ness, it just adds a gorgeous creamy texture and slight sweetness. I always buy Make sure your bananas are ripe before you freeze them for optimal creaminess and sweetness, and by ripe I mean lots of brown spots! I usually have bunches ripening on my counter and when they get all brown and spotty, I break them into pieces and freeze them in a big freezer bag, so they are ready to just pop right on into my blender.
- I like my smoothies on the thinner side. If you like thick smoothies, I suggest using half a cup less non-dairy milk in the recipe, or adjust as needed.
- If you want any smoothie to be a little sweeter (without adding spoons of sugar), the healthiest and way to do this is to chuck in a few dates. Make sure to remove the pits first! If your dates are a little hard, soften them in hot water first to get maximum blendability.
That's it, enjoy dessert for breakfast!
Mocha Smoothie
Coffee and chocolate make a sinfully rich smoothie that's secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 114kcal
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder OR 1 shot brewed espresso
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Serving: 1(recipe makes 2 servings) | Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 496mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie
This mint chocolate chip smoothie tastes just like ice cream but is a secretly healthy breakfast option
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 202kcal
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (lightly packed)
- ⅛ - ¼ cup fresh mint leaves (lightly packed)
- 1 tablespoon vegan chocolate chips
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend, blend, blend.
Notes
If you love a lot of mint (and I do) go for ¼ cup of mint leaves, for a less intense mint flavour go for ⅛ cup.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 554mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1840IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
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Blueberry Pie Smoothie
This secretly healthy smoothie tastes just like a nice slice of blueberry pie!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg
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Pina Colada Smoothie
Do you like pina coladas, and walks in the rain? Then you will love this tropical treat of a smoothie that is secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 138kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup coconut milk beverage (the kind in a carton)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 301mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 1mg
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Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
This smoothie tastes just like a sweet sticky cinnamon bun but it's secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 246kcal
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 3 medjool dates, pitted
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add everything in a blender, and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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Creamsicle Smoothie
This smoothie tastes just like a creamsicle popsicle but is secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 164kcal
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Smoothie
This smoothie tastes just like an oatmeal raisin cookie but is secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 188kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- ⅓ cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup raisins
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 515mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
Tastes just like a Reese's peanut butter cup but in smoothie form and secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 208kcal
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 ½ cup non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender, and blend, blend, blend.
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 564mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie
The classic combo of peanut butter and jelly is just a delicious in a smoothie, and it's secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies or 1 large
Calories: 178kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen raspberries or strawberries
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 75mg | Potassium: 406mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
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Peach Crisp Smoothie
This smoothie taste like homemade peach crisp except in smoothie form and it's secretly healthy!
Servings: 2 small smoothies and 1 large smoothie
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups non-dairy milk (such as soy or almond)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup frozen peaches
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 3 medjool dates, pitted
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Add everything in a blender, and blend, blend, blend!
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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Bon appetegan!
Sam.
Dawson says
These smoothies are fantastic!! They have been a lifesaver for me by making my medicinal smoothies palatable. I am on a health protocol for my autoimmune disease that requires me to make smoothies with large amounts of leafy greens and flaxseeds. I have used these recipes as a guideline and just added the leafy greens and flaxseeds, which barely alter the flavor and add tons of nutrition. Now I look forward to my smoothies every day! Thank you.
Nita Mason says
Im just now finding your recipes and joining by email. Your first post to me of the 10 Vegan Dessert Smoothies is a hit!! I tried the Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie and it was a big hit!! It just may be the solution to my sweet tooth attacks. I look forward to your other posts!!
Mandy says
I've only just noticed that the calories are mentioned in 2 different areas in each recipe...and they are different. I only saw the 114 cals for each recipe. Looks like I should have searched more thoroughly. I missed this but still, it IS confusing.
ie. Peach Crisp Smoothie says 224 kcal (2 servings) and under Nutritional Analysis it says 114 kcal per serving? Does this mean the recipe makes 2 servings? That each serving js 224 calories or if you have one serving it is 112 calories? Why 114?
I count calories Sam, I wish I was slim like you are, so every calorie counted matters to me. Your recipes are amazing. Every one I have tried has been incredible, thank you,but I really would appreciate accurate calories , clearly marked, so I can feel confident with my portions, please.
Thanks so much!
Brittany says
Mandy, I don't get why you wouldn't just log the ingredients into a calorie counter if you were so stressed about the accuracy. She doesn't have to include calories, many *free* recipe sites do not
Mandy says
All the smoothies look delicious but there is no way that each serving is 114 calories for ALL of them. The peanut butter alone is well over 114 and the bananas (2) are about 100 cals each...so these definitely ARE dessert smoothies!
Bill Fox says
Hi Sam,
I hope you're having a marvelous day. Since I don't have frozen fruit at hand, may I use fresh fruit?
Cheers,
Bill
Sam Turnbull says
Yes you can, but keep in mind this will warm up your smoothies a bit so they might not be quite as cold. Enjoy!
Courtney says
These look great! Just one thing-- it is showing the same nutrition facts for each smoothie, but I don't think that can be right...?
Can't wait to try them all! Thanks!
Sam Turnbull says
Hi Courtney! Sorry about that, I'm actually having a few issues with the nutrition program I am using (I believe you can't even see the nutrition right now)! Hopefully, it's up and running and accurate soon 🙂
Leah says
It is still showing the same nutritional panels for each recipe. Any chance this can be fixed?
Alexis says
Tried the blueberry pie smoothie this morning and it's my favorite homemade smoothie to date!
Sam Turnbull says
Yay!! Thrilled you love it 🙂
Christie F. says
I LOVE the smoothies that I have tried so far!! I wish these could be added to the menu at a smoothie shop I go to.
Also, you were not kidding about the Blendtec blender.... It’s a beast! I got a refurbished one online so it wasn’t as expensive. It is so worth saving for!
Thanks again, Sam!❤️
Sam Turnbull says
Haha, right, Blendtecs are game changers!! So happy you like the smoothie so much, I say pass on my blog to the smoothie shop!
Jordan says
Dessert Smoothies? Yes please! Can't wait to try these out, thanks for all the ideas 🙂
Jordan says
Ooops I meant to add another star, my bad! here you go 🙂
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! You're most welome!
Sharon says
Am going to try these. I make mine up the night before put it in a wide mouth canning jar and freeze. I am at work at 5:15 am so I grab a jar and eat it at work. It's like eating ice cream for breakfast. I usually finish it off by 9.
Sam Turnbull says
Oh that's a perfect idea! I hope you love them 🙂
Diane says
Cannot wait to try all of them. Lol not at once
Sam Turnbull says
Hahaha! I hope you love them!
Kiera says
Hey Sam!
The creamsicle smoothie is now my go to - my mom and I like to eat vegan puppy chow, binge watch friends, and drink the smoothie. It's our new absolute favorite.
lots of love from Beijing <3
Sam Turnbull says
Haha! What a lovely sounding way to relax. So happy you are loving the smoothie. Hello from Canada!!
Nicole says
I like the recipes but they have so much sugar! Practically a whole day's allotment of it 🙁
Sam Turnbull says
Natural sugars, not processed tho! Feel free to adapt the recipes as needed!
Pat says
Thank you. Your smoothie recipes have given my 90 year old mother better nutrition.
Sam says
Awww that's so lovely to hear! That made my day. Happy Mother's Day!
Aunt Nancy says
Your smoothies all look yummy, but I have a suggestion: I make my smoothies with juice instead of milk. It makes a big difference to the the texture and taste. You might try it once.
Sam says
Best thing about smoothies is their are endless combinations! Thanks for the tips 🙂
Sofia says
LOVED IT! I tried your blueberry pie smoothie but with water and it was a-mazing! Thank you for sharing these!
Sam says
You're so welcome Sofia! So happy you loved it 🙂
Tracey says
What type of non dairy milk did you use to reflect the nutritional info? Thanks!
Sam says
Hi Tracey,
I would have used an unsweetened soy milk, as that is my go to for smoothies. Hope that helps!
Tracey says
Any particular brand you like?
Sam says
Lately I am a fan of Silk brand. Yum! I am always switching it up tho.
Tracey says
Ok, thank you!
Stephanie says
I made the oatmeal raisin cookie smoothie this morning, and before I even told my kid's what it was, my son told me it smelled and tasted just like an oatmeal cookie. Recipe win! I can't wait to try some of your other smoothies.
Sam says
Wow that is a total win!!! Haha! Thank you for sharing Stephanie. I hope you enjoy many more smoothies 🙂
Amanda says
What would you recommend the Blendtec or Vitamix?
Sam says
I have this Blendtec, and have never owned a Vitamix, so I can't say one way or the other for sure. From everything I have read, the motors are basically the same. The reason I got a Blendtec over a Vitamix, is that I loved the features the Blendtec had. Touch screen with automatic settings, so it's easy to clean (no buttons for stuff to get stuck inbetween),you can just hit the "smoothie" button and tidy up while it does it's thing. It's shorter than the Vitamix, and therefor fits under cupboards. With the "wildside" jar, it makes a vortex, so it sucks everything towards the blade, and therefor doesn't need a plunger like the Vitamix has. I'm sure the results will be the same, I just liked the features better. Hope that helps!
Magne says
Lovely!
I have to try these some day soon!
Currently converting to vegan to see how my body reacts.
And an odd question, what are those straws? Are they glass? If so, where did you get them?
Love from Sweden!
Sam says
Hi Magne,
Awesome!! Welcome 🙂
My guess is you will feel great in no time and full of energy. Yep, those straws are glass, I bought them here. Let me know if you have any more questions!
Angie S says
Thank you for putting this fantastic group of smoothies together! Several are nice and loaded with protein and will make great snacks for my high activity athlete daughter!
Sam says
You're welcome Angie! So happy you and your daughter like the recipes 😀
CJ says
For the person allergic to bananas, try avocado.
Sam says
Thanks for the tip CJ! It might make some of the smoothies a funny colour but I bet it will taste yummy!
Silvia @ Ribas with Love says
I love this post, I could eat these pictures! Love the Mocha Smoothie...heading to the kitchen to make one now!
Sam says
I tried, the pictures don't taste nearly as good as the smoothies, haha. Enjoy your smoothie!!
Van says
Excellent read, I just passed this onto a friend who was doing a little research on that. And he actually bought me lunch since I found it for him smile Thus let me rephrase that: Thank you for lunch!
Sam says
Haha! You're welcome Van, I hope it was a delicious lunch!
Amy says
I tried the Peanut Butter Cup smoothie for dessert last night. To be honest, I wasn't sure if I'd like that flavor in a smoothie but it was DELICIOUS! Thanks for all the recipes!
Sam says
Yay! So happy you loved it! You are so super welcome Amy, I am glad you are enjoying them!
Anne E. McGuigan says
Oh my, don't these smoothies look tasty. Many thanks for sharing!
Sam says
Thank you so much Anne. I hope you enjoy!
alexandra says
What would you recommend as a good banana replacement? I'm allergic and bananas seem to be the base of all smoothies. Thank you!
Sam says
Hi Alexandra,
What a bummer of an allergy! I love bananas because they provide a creamy and sweet texture. You could get similar results by using some coconut, soy, or almond yogurt, or silken tofu. Enjoy!
brucearthurs says
I came up with something similar to the pina colada smoothie recently, without the banana and adding a half-teaspoon ginger paste and a scoop of whey protein powder. The ginger gives a little extra kick. I use smoothies to take my daily pills and supplements.
Sam says
Oh yum, the addition of ginger sounds delish! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn S. says
Yup, want to inhale them all! Smoothies are what I whip up when my sweet tooth strikes...which is often! And it's fierce! A thick, creamy, sweet smoothie knocks that sweet tooth right out!
Sam says
Yes, me too. An excellent sweet tooth cure! 🙂
Anonymous says
I am sooooo looking forward to trying a few of these...love the detail you put into simplifying the instruction.s Thank you for doing such an awesome job
Sam says
You're so very welcome! I hope you enjoy them 🙂
Linda @ Veganosity says
I love my Blendtec! It really is an amazing thing. 🙂 Great smoothie recipes too!
Sam says
Belndtec romance!!! Haha. Thank you so much Linda! I had a lot of fun making excuses for more smoothies in my day 😉
Sherie Lynn says
Can I put your recipes on my Spanish page? I have a FB page and would love to share your smoothies to my Hsipanics friends. Thet would be in Spanish https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bocaditos-Vegetarianos/182361511801071?ref=hl
Sam says
Hi Sherie,
Absolutely! As long as you just put a link to my recipes (and don't copy and paste them), I am a-ok with that.
Carolyn Newman says
I was hoping you would show some smoothie recipes. I too really don't like the idea of a glass of thick fluid first thing in the morning but I will try. Mint Chocolate Chip will be the first. May even get a Blendtec!
Sam says
Mint chocolate chip...omnomnom... sooo good. Thinning the smoothies was key for me! Then I no longer felt like I was choking back thick smoothies, and instead sipping away happily! Blendtec=amazing!
Neil says
Delicious ideas and beautifully illustrated and described. Is there ann iPod smokthie ?
Sam says
Thank you Neil! Haha absolutely, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8H29jU8Wrs