5 Healthy Smoothies for On the Go!

Add flavor to your morning routine with these 5 healthy smoothies!

For a healthy smoothie recipe, each of these are a must-try, especially for anyone with kids or just a busy life in general.

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Every night when I lay down for bed, I tell myself that tomorrow is going to be less chaotic.  I am going to slow down and enjoy the little things.  But then the morning comes, and the craziness begins.  I swear they take turns crying!  As soon as I have one kid content, the next one has a problem.

Don’t get me wrong, I love this little life God has blessed me with, but sometimes that means I don’t have time for mopping (even when it’s way overdue) or eating.

Smoothies have become a staple for me because I can load them with enough nutrition and vitamins to count as a meal.  And the best part, I can eat them on the go!

THE KEY TO A GOOD SMOOTHIE 

• BASE- This can vary depending on preference.  The base is the liquid used in the smoothie.  You can use water, juice, coconut milk, almond milk, kefir, or yogurt for the base.  The milk products make for a much creamier smoothie.  Adding yogurt and kefir adds protein and probiotics for a healthy, gut-friendly meal.  My favorite is plain homemade yogurt.
• FRUIT- I mainly use frozen fruit when making a smoothie, but fresh fruit works too.  Frozen fruit is going to give it more of the traditional smoothie texture.  Depending on which fruit is in season or on sale at the local store will determine the type of smoothies we are eating.  Raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, and bananas are some of our favorite fruits for smoothies!  A little tip, buy a lot of bananas when they go on sale, let them sit on the counter until they are very ripe, peel, break in half, and freeze in gallon-size zip lock bags.  The riper the banana, the sweeter.  Where we live, bananas are much cheaper than berries, so I like to use them to be more cost-efficient.
• SWEETENER- This is optional because the fruit already adds a naturally sweet flavor. If you like your smoothies sweeter, keep reading.   My favorite natural sweetener is honey.  You can also use coconut sugar, stevia, or pure maple syrup.
• BLENDER– Alright folks, this really matters, and I will tell you that my blender isn’t the one you want.  We used to have a ninja.  After several years of making smoothies every day, it broke.  I tried replacing it with a cheap blender from Walmart, bad idea.  It gets the job done but takes double the time.  As soon as this one breaks, I am going back to the ninja for sure.  The ninja makes a much creamier and thicker smoothie.

MY FAVORITE HEALTHY SMOOTHIES

PUMPKIN SPICE SMOOTHIE 

This smoothie is delicious, creamy, and perfect for fall.  And the best part, this one has a vegetable in it, and your kids won’t even notice.  Enjoy this smoothie as a fall treat or healthy breakfast.

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INGREDIENTS 

• ½ cup pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)
• a frozen banana
• 1 cup almond milk, optional coconut milk, or whole milk
• one tablespoon pure maple syrup, more or less to taste (you can use honey instead)
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp nutmeg
• ½ cup ice

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3. Garnish with a shake of ground cinnamon on top. Serve immediately.

CINNAMON PEAR SMOOTHIE

I love this simple smoothie.  Pears grow locally here this time of year and we stock up. I cut them in slices and freeze them with this smoothie in mind.  You can substitute apples instead of pears for a similar taste.

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 cup plain yogurt (I make my own in the instant pot, get the recipe here)
• 3/4 cup frozen or fresh pear slices
• 1 pinch of cinnamon

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3. Garnish with a dash of ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately.

GREEN TROPICAL SMOOTHIE 

Green smoothies are a perfect way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.  The frozen mangos and lime pairs well together and really disguises the spinach taste.  My kids even love this one!

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 cup coconut milk (This is my favorite brand)
• 1/2 cup spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup frozen sliced mangos
• 1 banana peeled and cut in half
• 1 scoop of vegetable/fruit powder (This is the blend I use and love!)
• juice from 1/2 a lime

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

CHOCOLATE MINT SMOOTHIE 

If you are a mint chocolate fan, this smoothie is for you. I, for one, am obsessed with mint chocolate and this is by far my favorite smoothie.  The avocado and peanut butter make the perfect texture and add a ton of flavor.

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 cup coconut milk or whole milk
• 2 tablespoons of honey
• 1/2 of an avocado (barely ripe)
• 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or almond butter
• 1 drop of peppermint extract

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3. Garnish with a shake of ground cinnamon on top and serve immediately.

LEMON BERRY SMOOTHIE  

This one is very refreshing and perfect for starting the day off right.

INGREDIENTS 

• 1 cup plain yogurt (I make my own in the instant pot, get the recipe here)
• 3/4 cup frozen mixed berries
• juice from 1/4 of a lemon

INSTRUCTIONS 

1. Add all the ingredients to a blender.
2. Blend on high until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
3. Serve immediately.

Which smoothie is your favorite? Share in the comments!

Looking for more breakfasts inspirations? Try these 5 Smoothie Bowl Recipes. Or if you are simply looking for a delicious treat, try this tasty watermelon slushie!

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