15+ Best Fruit and Vegetable Smoothie Recipes

I’ve been making green smoothies for over a decade now. I was first introduced to them back in my nutritarian days. Even though I don’t follow any strict diets anymore, the green smoothies stuck! I find them to be a great way and easy way to get my daily intake of green leafy vegetables (see my whole article on the benefits of a green smoothie diet).

On almost every morning, you’ll find me making a green smoothie first thing.

But vegetable smoothies can go beyond green smoothies with leafy greens like kale or spinach. The veggie smoothie recipes I’m including below as my list of the best fruit and vegetables smoothies recipes include vegetables such as cauliflower, beets, sweet potatoes, broccoli sprouts, squash, and more!

1. Use a high-speed blender.

I use a Vitamix Explorian which helps blend the toughest of veggies into a creamy, dreamy concoction.

2. Limit the amount of vegetables per serving.

Try to include only 1-2 servings of veggies per smoothie. You don’t want to overwhelm the flavor with the vegetable, as the whole point of blending vegetables and fruits together is to mask the flavor of the veggies.

See more of my tips for the best vegetables for picky eaters.

3. Use ripe and sweet fruits to balance the vegetables.

I almost always use frozen sweet fruits in my smoothies including frozen bananas, fresh oranges, sweet cherries, ripe pears, mango, or pineapple. These types of fruits can really mask almost any vegetable.

See my guide on how to freeze bananas for smoothies.

Plus, fruits are a rich source of antioxidants, vitamin A in the form of beta-carotene, vitamin C, and fiber. You can buy frozen fruits to save money.

4. Use a recipe.

If you want a smoothie winner and not a smoothie disaster, it’s best to use a healthy smoothie recipe that has been tested. All of the fruit and vegetable smoothie recipes below fit that category. Click on your favorite for a full recipe, step-by-step directions, and nutritional info.

You’ll find that in my recipes below, I use wholesome ingredients like almond milk, coconut milk, almond butter, chia seeds, hemp seeds, and coconut water. You can also include ingredients like peanut butter, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, protein powder, cocoa powder, and bee pollen to add even more nutrition.

I try to avoid added sugar or sweeteners, but sometimes use maple syrup, molasses, or dates.

5. Try a smoothie bowl.

If you aren’t a huge fan of liquid smoothies, switch it up and try a smoothie bowl instead! The recipes are essentially the same, but you’ll need to just cut the liquid in half. You’ll end up with a much thicker smoothie that can be served in a bowl and eaten with a spoon.

See my list of the best smoothie toppings.