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How to Make a Healthy Breakfast Smoothie

Here’s the formula for how to make a perfect fruit smoothie for breakfast! Start with milk and a banana or yogurt, add your fruit of choice, then blend in any add-ins you’d like. Garnish if desired, then sip and enjoy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 large smoothie
Course: Breakfast , Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Breakfast Smoothie Base:
  • ¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice, plus additional as needed
  • 1 medium banana, cut into chunks and frozen or 1 (5-ounce) container plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 ½ cups frozen fruit strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, mango, etc.
Optional Add-Ins:
  • maple syrup or honey to taste
  • 1 handful spinach or kale
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons nut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp hearts
  • 1 tablespoon old-fashioned or quick oats
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Optional Garnishes:
  • Fresh fruit
  • Chia seeds, hemp hearts, or ground flax seeds
  • ground cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Start by adding the almond milk to the blender. Add the banana or yogurt, followed by the fruit and any add-ins you’re using.
  2. Turn the blender on at low speed, then slowly increase to high speed. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth, adding more milk if needed.
  3. Pour into a large glass (or two smaller glasses) and garnish as desired.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze in an airtight, freezer-safe storage jar for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.