Pass me my scepter and crown me the queen of good intentions. I’m often tempted by a myriad of high-and-mighty goals (run a marathon! take more vitamins! make my own yogurt!). Instead of stressing over too many lofty ambitions, why not start with something small like a healthy breakfast or snack? Let’s drink more Healthy Breakfast Smoothies, and call it a royal win!
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To fuel our wholesome, realistic goals, I’m sharing this round up of healthy breakfast smoothies that are packed with all the protein, fruits, and veggies you need to power your day.
When recipes are as tasty as these, eating right is a delight, not a chore.
If you’ve ever ventured to the smoothie section of my website, then you’ll know just how much I love healthy smoothies. They taste like a treat but have incredible nutritional value.
Bonus points because they’re unbelievably easy to make and prep ahead.
So, let’s approach each day with small steps, yummy breakfast smoothies, and a nutrition-packed to our morning. Cheers!
Is it Healthy to Have a Smoothie for Breakfast?
Smoothies can make a very healthy breakfast—it’s all about the ingredients and keeping reasonable portions. When following these parameters, it is okay to have a smoothie for breakfast every day.
Super healthy breakfast smoothies are quick and easy to make, and of course, they are delicious too!
When looking for a healthy breakfast smoothie, try to find one that’s low in sugar and high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats so you stay full for longer.
What Do You Put in a Breakfast Smoothie?
There are so many options for what you can put in a breakfast smoothie. Each category of ingredients provides different positive benefits. Here are a few of my favorite ideas for what you should put in your morning smoothie:
- Healthy Fats. Your favorite nut butter, coconut milk, or chia seeds. This makes the smoothie more satisfying and keeps you full between meals. Keep portions in mind; I usually add about 1 tablespoon.
- Protein and Fiber Additions. Greek yogurt or your favorite protein powder are easy ways to make breakfast protein smoothies. A tablespoon of oatmeal adds fiber.
- Fruit. Breakfast fruit smoothies are always a crowd-pleasing choice. Strawberries and blueberries are my go-tos. Bananas make smoothies naturally sweet. Mango and pineapple can hide the taste of greens. Unexpected fruits like apples or watermelon can be scrumptious too.
- Vegetables. Spinach, kale, avocado, carrots, and even beets can all be added to smoothies.
- Flavor Additions. Vanilla, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup, and dates are all excellent ways to give your smoothie more flavor.
- Liquid. Unsweetened almond milk is my favorite for smoothies. You can also use juice (be sure to do this in moderation, since juice is high in sugar but low in fiber), a different kind of milk, coconut water, or even plain water.
Are Breakfast Smoothies Good for Weight Loss?
- Filling breakfast smoothies that are high in protein and low in calories can be good for weight loss. Choosing hearty breakfast smoothies will help make sure you aren’t starving by mid-morning.
- See the Healthy Breakfast Smoothies for Weight Loss category below for recipe ideas.
Note: The above is a general guideline. For more information or specific recommendations for your own diet, please contact a nutritionist or your doctor.
How to Make Ahead and Store Smoothies
- No time in the morning to whip up a smoothie? NO PROBLEM. You can make most smoothies the night before and store them in the refrigerator.
- To Store. Store blended smoothies in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. Place the smoothie in an airtight jar; the less air touching the smoothie, the better. Stir before serving.
- To Make Ahead. Prepare the smoothie as directed, then pour into an airtight freezer-safe mason jar and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Recommended Tools for Making Smoothies
- Blender. I more recently purchased this high-powered blender, and it makes everything very smooth and creamy. This more economical blender option is also great, though you may need to add more liquid or add the frozen fruit more slowly.
- Stainless Steel Straws. These stainless steel straws make everything you drink through them taste so refreshing. I try to keep some in my purse, so I don’t need to ask for a plastic or paper straw when I’m out. They’re great for taking smoothies to go as well.
- Opaque Cup. A great way to make (hide) green-colored breakfast smoothies for kids.
Now, let’s get to those healthy breakfast smoothies!
Healthy Fruit Smoothies
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
- Strawberry Mango Smoothie
- Mango Smoothie
- Smoothie Bowl
- Pineapple Smoothie
- Greek Yogurt Smoothie
- Strawberry Blueberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Smoothie {The Classic}
- Apple Avocado Smoothie
- Blueberry Banana Avocado Smoothie
- Hawaiian Berry Smoothie
Healthy Green Smoothies
Healthy Breakfast Smoothies for Weight Loss
NOTE: Many smoothies in other categories on this page are high in fiber and filling. If losing weight is on your goal list, be sure to check out those options too.
Breakfast Smoothies with Oats
- Oatmeal Smoothie
- Berry Turmeric Smoothie
- Cold Remedy Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie
- Blueberry Smoothie
- Chocolate Malt Oatmeal Smoothie
- Blueberry Cream Oatmeal Smoothies
Smoothies That Taste Like Dessert
- Peach Smoothie
- Carrot Cake Smoothie
- Blackberry Cinnamon Smoothie
- Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie
- Blueberry Date Shake
- Mint Smoothie {Copycat Shamrock Shake}
What is YOUR favorite healthy breakfast smoothie? Whether it’s one on this list or another recipe, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below!
How to Make a Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Such a great list! Thank you for including me. xo
Of course! That smoothie looks dreamy :)
I tend to drink the same smoothie everyday so Im glad this round up includes tons of unique flavor blends! Cant wait to try them all!
All of these smoothies sound so good and look amazing! Thanks for including me :)
Good thing I don’t have to think about breakfast for the next 15 days now!! :)
Wonderful collection of breakfast smoothies Erin, the carrot cake one looks especially delicious! Just wanted to also share our healthy smoothie tool www.healthsomeness.com/smoothies which has a number of breakfast smoothies. Let me know what you think :)
a glass of stawberry inbeakfast smoothies so wonderful, that makes me stronger.. like post
Great Smoothies.Thanks for sharing
I love these smoothies. Yummy.
I am so happy to hear that Naina. Thank you!
Love all these varieties! That Hawaiian Berry version is like a piece of artwork – it’s beautiful! Here is my every day smoothie. Can’t wait to try some of yours! http://diy4you.me/smoothies-for-days/
Thanks, Jamie! I hope you enjoy the recipes!
Woa! looks so delicious, you make me appetite too
Thanks so much, Felix!
Great smoothie recipe for breakfast. Just saved it! Thanks for putting it together.
I hope you enjoy them Donna!
thx i need a breakfast idea for school.
i picked one of these thx Erin
I hope they hit the spot Skyla, thank you!
Hi Erin! Love these, been making a few of these for years! Our go-to (because I always have ingredients, and it directly benefits several health concerns) is a blender packed with spinach (4 loose cups maybe?), 2 frozen bananas, generous sprinkle cinnamon, 1 tablespoon+ hemp hearts, vanilla whey protein powder or whole milk Indian yogurt (or tofu+ vanilla extract) to one’s desired proportion, then blend with enough water to loosen and add a few ice cubes if you like it thinner or colder.
It’s green but the banana&cinnamon kills the astringency of spinach and it’s just fresh and creamy. If you want it a touch sweeter, a drop of liquid stevia. Or manuka honey for its health benefits. Cheers to a new high power blender and good intentions!! Happy New Year!
Thank you for taking the time to share your favorite, Celeste! It sounds delicious! I’m so happy to hear that you have enjoyed some of these recipes as well!
Delicious smoothies I love to try this in my home as well as share with my family and friends.
Thank you for this kind comment, Nagendra! I hope you love the recipes!
This breakfast is really healthy and tasty as well as.
Thank you for this kind comment!
Hello
When you mention coconut milk, do you mean the kind in the can which is often added to curries, or the long life milk kind which is thinner?
Many thanks
Hi Genevieve, you can use either. The canned kind will produce a thicker, richer smoothie, and the carton kind will be thinner. The carton kind typically has less fat than canned. I hope this helps!
I’ve been making your smoothies 3-4 days of the week for a about 2 or 3 months now. I love the way you balance different flavors in your recipes. I’m curious because I noticed some smoothies in the picture just above that don’t have recipes, like one with pomegranate, a raspberry one, maybe a peanut butter cup one, and more? Are those your recipes as well?
I’m so happy that you’ve been enjoying them, Katherine! I think the one you’re referring to with pomegranates is actually my Beet Smoothie, the peanut butter cup one may be my Oatmeal Smoothie or Starbucks Mocha Frappuccino Smoothie. Each of the smoothies pictured in this post are linked in the lists underneath the photos. For all my smoothie recipes, check out this page: https://www.wellplated.com/category/recipes-by-type/smoothies/. I hope this helps!
Thank you for these awesome smoothie ideas. Bookmarked so I can come often to make them. Love the taste and makes my mornings that much more interesting and healthy. Using my new Vitamix blender for this and so far it has been a smooth and easy journey.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful comment, Anita!
I new to smoothies it I like apple, baby spinach, Greek yogurt, peanut butter and unsweetened coconut milk and honey. Pretty good first a beginner also sometime I add heavy cream for thickness.
I hope you enjoy these recipes if you try them, Dawn!
I have just found out about your smoothies so can not comment as yet, but will definitely make them Thank you Sandy South Africa. They look absolutely delicious.
I hope you enjoy them, Sandy!
Wow! I’m loving the looks,can’t wait to make one😋🤗
Hope you love it!
I love breakfast smoothies – never thought about adding oats in it. Gonna try that next weekend when I make my week worth of smoothies! Thanks!!
I hope you enjoy it Kat!
I have not been one to eat breakfast for years. After my last physical I was told that I need to start eating breakfast. I tried but I just was having difficulties eating food first thing in the morning. Since I no problems drinking coffee or hot tea my co-worker suggested maybe a breakfast smoothie. I just wanted to thank you for all these recipes for smoothies. They are so delicious and fun to make. Thank You for the recipes! I now look forward to having breakfast.
Amazing collections of healthy and affordable smoothies, thank you!
Just curious to know if there are some recommendations for weight gain smoothies?
Hi Yash! Thanks! I do not have any recommendations, I would contact your doctor or a qualified nutritionist for those types of matters.
Hi, i have an acid reflux i decided to have a healthy breakfast smoothie everymorning but gives me an energy to do my household chores. And not feeling hungry before lunch. What receipe of smoothie . That suit for my condition.
Hi Evelyn, I am not a qualified nutritionist or doctor to give you information on this topic. I would always talk with a medical professional if you have issues or questions regarding certain foods.
hi! how many calories in this smoothie? i have to try!
Hi Elle, this recipe in this post is a base for your smoothie, so it is going to vary depending on what you put into it. If you go to a specific recipe post, they all have the nutrition information listed. I also like to use my myfitnesspal.com to double check. Hope this helps!