5 Smoothie recipes that you can make in less than 5 minutes

Do you genuinely want to eat healthier, but struggle to find the time to make this happen?  You are not alone in this dilemma. Most of the time it is quicker and easier to grab a prepackaged processed item, over a nutritious choice of fruits and vegetables. There is a game changer that is going to change all of this for you. ​

Frozen organic fruits and vegetables...

You may be asking the question that many wonder? If frozen as good as fresh? Yes and then some! Many times frozen is actually healthier for you, as fruits and vegetables that will be frozen are generally picked at peak ripeness, when they’re the most nutritious.

Another benefit to using frozen bagged fruits and veggies is that the washing has been done for you, prior to the freezing process. Washing and cutting fruits and vegetables can be a huge time killer, so using frozen saves time and effort. You can also freeze your own fruits the night before if you cannot find a particular fruit in your frozen section. 

Expert Tip! Let your frozen fruit thaw for a few minutes in the blender before turning on, as it will be easier to blend if slightly thawed and not rock hard. No time to thaw? No worries, with the Ninja Professional Blender's 1000-watt motor frozen fruits and vegetables will be pulverized with ease. 

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a small commission, at no cost to you, if you make a purchase through one of the links.

Milk options for your smoothie: 

• Oat milk 
• Almond milk
• Cashew milk
• Soy milk
• Coconut milk
• Cow's milk

Sweeteners to add into smoothies:

• Honey
• Agave Nectar
• Pure Maple Syrup
• Molasses
• Stevia Liquid Extract
• Dried fruits (prunes, dates, figs, Goji berries)
• Coconut Nectar

All recipes can be prepared in under 5 minutes in your blender. If you are in need of a new blender, the Ninja Professional (pictured above with clickable link) comes highly rated and will do the job you need!

If any of the smoothies are too thick, add 1 oz of coconut water until desired thickness is achieved. Honey is listed on the sweetener in all recipes, but this can be eliminated or swapped out for any of the above mentioned sweetener options. 

Smoothie formula:

• 3 cups fruit or vegetables
• 1 1/2 cups liquid
• 1/2 cup yogurt (or thickener)
• 2 TBSP sweetener 

1. Bananaberry Sensation

1 frozen banana peeled and cut
2 cups frozen strawberries
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water 
1/2 cup yogurt
2 TBSP honey

2. Mangorry Madness

1 cup frozen mango
2 cups frozen raspberries
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water 
​1/2 cup yogurt
2 TBSP honey

3. Kaleberry Twist 

1 cup frozen blueberries
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup Kale
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water 
​1/2 cup yogurt
2 TBSP honey

4. Green Machine Dream

1 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup frozen mango
1 cup baby spinach fresh
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water 
​1/2 cup yogurt
2 TBSP honey

5. Peanananut 

2 cups frozen peaches
1 medium banana peeled and sliced 
3/4 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup coconut water 
​1/2 cup yogurt
2 TBSP honey

With your basic smoothie ready to go, you may want to add a few extras to boost flavor and nutritional value. Here are a few toss in ideas:

• Nuts (walnuts, pecans, peanuts, almonds, cashews)
• Seeds (sesame, chia, pumpkin, flax)
• Oats 
• Protein powder 
• Citrus zest (limes, lemons, oranges)
• Spices ( turmeric, cinnamon, nutmeg, cayenne pepper)

I personally prefer a flavorless protein powder, to help keep the true flavors of the ingredients that I'm adding to my smoothies. I'll link the powder that is at the top of my list! Organic and unflavored! Double bonus!  

Savings Tip! Where I live, coconut water is fairly expensive in the grocery stores. I've found purchasing a small case online saves me 50% or more! I'm going to include an Amazon link here for you on the coconut water that I buy for my smoothies. 

Make sure that you alternate the ingredients that you are using in your smoothies for maximum diversification of nutrients. Focusing on consuming the right foods can help you live healthier, think more clearly, and feeling better overall.