Looking for easy smoothie recipes? Whether you're after breakfast drinks to start your day healthily or want to pack more veg into your diet, we have plenty of recipes that are simple to make.

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Making your own smoothie is by far the best way to make sure you are getting the maximum nutritional benefit from the ingredients and not over-doing the sugar. The keys are to drink them soon after blending and add some form of protein – such as milk, yogurt or nut butter – to make your smoothie denser and more filling. You can also add vegetables, which are typically lower in sugar than fruit, but either way, you'll still be loading up on vitamin C and fibre and contributing to your five-a-day.

For more healthy drink inspiration check out our easy juice recipes. For something more substantial, try one of our energising smoothie bowl recipes, healthy oat recipes, high-fibre breakfast recipes and healthy breakfast recipes. We also have our easy juice recipes for you to try.


Easy smoothie recipes

Mango smoothie

Enjoy this refreshing fruit smoothie made with mango and banana. Really quick and easy to prepare, this smoothie is perfect for breakfast on the go, or for a weekend brunch.

Three glasses of mango smoothie

Strawberry and banana smoothie

Check out our quick, vegan smoothie made with fresh strawberries, bananas and tofu. It's ready in 5 minutes, and the silken tofu creates a creamy texture without the need for milk or other dairy products.

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Healthy green smoothie

A healthy green smoothie loaded with avocado, baby spinach, lime and pineapple juice. Perfect for a diet, detox or just a healthy pick-me-up.

Avocado and limes alongside a glass of green smoothie

Banana smoothie

This plant-based almond milk smoothie combines banana, cinnamon, porridge oats and nutmeg to make a hearty, high-protein and gently spiced shake. Find out which almond milk won our taste test.

Almond Milk and Banana Smoothie in a Glass

Supergreen smoothie

This smoothie is packed with green goodness to give you a nutrient-packed boost. Lime, kiwi, cucumber, spinach and avocado is a really refreshing combination, and a great way to meet your five-a-day target.

Supergreen smoothie

Blueberry smoothie

Whip up this easy blueberry smoothie using just four ingredients – ideal as a midday pick-me-up.

Two glasses full of blueberry smoothie on a wooden serving board

Mango smoothie bowl

A nourishing breakfast, brunch or snack, this lassi smoothie bowl is packed with mango and banana. Top with chia seeds and pistachios for crunch.

Mango Smoothie Bowl with Chunks of Fresh Mango and Seeds

Pineapple smoothie

Whizz up this vibrant and zesty pineapple smoothie in less than five minutes – great as a midday pick-me-up or post-meal digestive aid.

Glass of pineapple smoothie garnished with lime wedge and mint, next to a pineapple

Kiwi, kale and chia parfait smoothie

Try this next-level smoothie from bloggers Green Kitchen Stories. Their new book, Green Kitchen Smoothies, is a celebration of this healthy way to pack fruit, veg and nuts into your diet. This showstopping smoothie can double up for dessert or breakfast.

Kale Smoothie Recipe With Kiwi and Chia

Green vegetable smoothie

A thickie is just a heartier version of a smoothie, so it makes a great breakfast choice. This one is loaded with spinach, kale, banana and rolled oats.

Green Vegetable Smoothie

Kiwi smoothie

Four ingredients and a handful of ice is all you need to make this super-green smoothie – the perfect healthy way to start your day.

Kiwi smoothie

Peanut butter, banana and berry smoothie

A great way to use up that jar of peanut butter, this vibrant berry smoothie calls for only the simplest of ingredients. Serve over ice for best results.

A glass bottle of smoothie with two glasses in front of it

Detox smoothie

The aniseed flavour of fennel is balanced out by the tang of the green apple and kiwi in this winning detox smoothie recipe.

Green detox smoothie

Frozen berry smoothie with kefir

Full of plenty of good bacteria, this fruity smoothie recipe makes a great on-the-go breakfast idea.

Banana Smoothie Recipe with Kefir Milk, Frozen Berries and Almonds

Healthy coconut water smoothie

A bright-yellow, healthy smoothie that's great for a detox or cleanse. It's packed with mango, pineapple, banana and coconut water, meaning it tastes like sunshine in a glass. Check out our coconut water taste test to discover the best one to add to your smoothie.

Healthy Coconut Water Smoothie Recipe

Red detox smoothie

Our refreshing detox smoothie, with fruity bursts of watermelon, strawberry, banana and pomegranate, is an amazing way to boost your nutrient intake.

Strawberry Smoothie Recipe With Watermelon, Pomegranate and Banana

Two-tone freezer smoothie

Avocados freeze brilliantly, which helps prolong the freshness of ripe ones. Prepping and freezing the ingredients for this smoothie ahead of time means you can just chuck everything in the blender for a quick and easy breakfast on the go.

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Berry smoothie (without yogurt)

Our best berry and banana smoothie, made with avocado for creaminess and texture, plus a splash of apple juice and fresh lime juice for a refreshing boost.

Berry Smoothie Recipe (Without Yogurt)

Strawberry and almond breakfast smoothie

This strawberry and almond breakfast smoothie is perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast. A sweet and creamy smoothie to brighten up any morning.

Strawberry and almond breakfast smoothie

Breakfast smoothie bowl

Breakfast smoothie bowls are a big trend and it's all about how you arrange your toppings. Experiment with different fruits and veg and any superfood toppings you can get your hands on.

Acai Smoothie Bowl Topped with Berries and Seeds

Frozen berry smoothie

Try our super simple frozen berry smoothie recipe for a quick and easy breakfast idea. Frozen berries are so useful to have in the freezer – perfect for quick puds or smoothies.

Frozen berry smoothie in a glass with a straw

Blueberry smoothie and granola bowls

Try this vibrant smoothie bowl with crunchy granola, blueberries and shaved coconut for a vibrant vegan brunch.

Blueberry Smoothie and Granola Bowls in a White Bowl

Kale smoothie

Try our health editor's vegan, four-ingredient green smoothie, packed with vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C.

A glass filled with green kale smoothie with a metal straw on an orange and pink background

Tropical smoothie bowl

This tropical smoothie bowl is really easy to prepare and made with vegetables and refreshing fruits including carrot, pineapple, kiwi and papaya. Use mint leaves and coconut shavings to garnish or mix and match with different toppings.

Orange Tropical Smoothies in Two Bowls

Here's four more recipe ideas:

4 Easy Smoothie Recipes for Healthy Smoothies

Date almond smoothie

  • Put 1 tbsp almond butter, ½ chopped frozen banana, 150ml almond milk and 2 pitted chopped dates in a blender.
  • Whizz until smooth.

Blueberry crush smoothie

  • Put 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, a big handful of blueberries, 150ml coconut water and 3 ice cubes in a blender.
  • Whizz until smooth.

Super green smoothie

  • Put a handful of baby spinach, ¼ chopped avocado, ¼ chopped frozen banana, 1 chopped kiwi fruit, 150ml chilled apple juice and ½ juiced lime in a blender.
  • Whizz until smooth.
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Easy tropical smoothie

  • Put ¼ chopped mango, 3 chunks of pineapple and 2 tbsp coconut yogurt in a blender.
  • Add 150ml coconut water and 3 ice cubes, and whizz until smooth.

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