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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies or 1 large
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: small smoothies and 1 large smoothie
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.
Tomi says
For people who don't want to use bananas or coconut (raises her hand), I use frozen peaches instead. If doesn't affect the final product, and gives it a thick, creaminess. I have a recipe that I came up with years ago that tastes like an Orange Julius without the dairy or egg white powder. It would taste good as ice cream! You probably wouldn't need to blend it as long, either. I use a Blendtec and it works great.
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
That sounds delicious too!
Sami says
These smoothies are my go to when my Bananas need used up. I never use frozen Bananas but I find it's still cold enough for me! I usually use oat milk. My favorite is the mocha smoothie and sometimes I used a scoop of chocolate protein powder instead of cocoa to make it more of a substantial breakfast. Delicious!
Jess @ IDTLC Support says
Wonderful!
Donna says
I had the peanut butter cup smoothie this morning. It was creamy and delicious. I can’t wait to try the others. You are so creative in the kitchen. I love your recipes. You make the change over to vegan easy with all your delicious recipes. Thank you for all you do.
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!