Home · Recipes · Drinks · Smoothies 5 Fruit and Veggie Smoothies Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Jan 10, 2017Updated: Mar 5, 2022 View Recipe17 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. 5 Fruit and Veggie Smoothies for each day of the work week. Take your pick from this collection of refreshing and energizing smoothies! In the distant future, let’s say the year 3020, I would assume food would be consumed differently. Everything would revolve around efficiency. Instead of “real food”, we’d all be eating pills, powders, and shakes of sorts. Turkey and stuffing shake for Thanksgiving? Roasted salmon with spiced cauliflower in conveniently packaged bars?  Or how about three meals worth of calories and nutrients in an easy to swallow pill? Perhaps I read too many sci-fi and fantasy books. But if that is really how the future of food looks like, I think I’ll just live off of fruit and veggie smoothies. a work week’s of fruit and vegetable smoothies While I’m still on the fence whether smoothies are truly “healthy,” I think these smoothies are super tasty! I feel so much better starting the day off with something bright and fresh. Once upon a time I was skeptical about green smoothies. Spinach in my drink? But ever since trying my first green smoothie circa 2014, I’ve been hooked. Ginger Banana Green Smoothie This one is my favorite of the series. The combination of ginger, banana, and mango is so tropical and invigorating. The ginger really packs a punch and I LOVE IT! 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled1/2 medium banana1 cup coconut water1 cup mango chunks, frozenhandful fresh baby kale leaveshandful fresh baby spinach leaves Banana Mango Green Smoothie: This is the perfect introduction to green smoothies. The sweetness of bananas and apple juice masks any flavor from the kale and spinach. 1/2 medium banana1 cup mango chunks, frozen1/2 cup coconut water1/2 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider2 handfuls fresh baby kale leaves1 handful fresh baby spinach leaves Wheatgrass Green Smoothie This is the green smoothie for advanced drinkers. Made with concentrated wheatgrass powder, this smoothie is earthy. The pomegranate juice and frozen raspberries add a much needed tartness that balances this smoothie. 1 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider1 1/2 tsp wheatgrass powder1/4 cup pomegranate juice2 handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves1 handful fresh baby kale leaves1/4 cup raspberries, frozen1/4 cup mango chunks, frozen Mixed Berry Smoothie If the green smoothies are too much for you, this super antioxidant smoothie is an excellent starting point. Made with a combination of frozen berries, this smoothie is tart yet satisfying. For addition nutrition (and to cut through all the fruit), a little yogurt would blend in perfectly. 1 cup coconut water1/4 cup pomegranate juice1/2 cup blueberries, frozen1/2 cup blackberries, frozen1/2 cup raspberries, frozen Raspberry Strawberry Fruit Smoothie This is the kind of smoothie that could totally pass as a dessert. Its bright vibrant color is inviting. The combination of apple juice and frozen raspberries and strawberries creates an almost sorbet like smoothie. It’s a delicious anytime treat. 1 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider1/4 cup coconut water1 cup raspberries, frozen1/2 cup strawberries, frozen 5 Fruit and Veggie Smoothies (A Week of Smoothies) No ratings yet Yield: each smoothie serves 2 Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe IngredientsGinger Banana Green Smoothie:▢ 2-inch piece of ginger, peeled▢ 1/2 medium banana▢ 1 cup coconut water▢ 1 cup mango chunks, frozen▢ 1 handful fresh baby kale leaves▢ 1 handful fresh baby spinach leavesBanana Mango Green Smoothie:▢ 1/2 medium banana▢ 1 cup mango chunks, frozen▢ 1/2 cup coconut water▢ 1/2 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider▢ 2 handful fresh baby kale leaves▢ 1 handful fresh baby spinach leavesWheatgrass Green Smoothie:▢ 1 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider▢ 1 1/2 teaspoon wheatgrass powder▢ 1/4 cup pomegranate juice▢ 2 handfuls fresh baby spinach leaves▢ 1 handful fresh baby kale leaves▢ 1/4 cup raspberries, frozen▢ 1/4 cup mango chunks, frozenAll Fruit Mixed Berry Smoothie:▢ 1 cup coconut water▢ 1/4 cup pomegranate juice▢ 1/2 cup blueberries, frozen▢ 1/2 cup blackberries, frozen▢ 1/2 cup raspberries, frozenRaspberry Strawberry Fruit Smoothie:▢ 1 cup apple juice, or fresh apple cider▢ 1/4 cup coconut water▢ 1 cup raspberries, frozen▢ 1/2 cup strawberries, frozen Instructions For all smoothies: place all ingredients in a blender in a process until smooth. Enjoy immediately.All images and text ©The Little Epicurean Author: Maryanne Cabrera Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Cookin Canuck says: January 10, 2017 Love the look of all of these smoothies! I’d happily start my day off with one of these or sip on one when I get the afternoon munchies. Reply
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says: January 10, 2017 Those are all gorgeous, I want to try every one of them! Reply
katerina @ diethood.com says: January 11, 2017 Wow!! All of these smoothies are gorgeous!! I can’t wait to try them!! Reply
Brandy | Nutmeg Nanny says: January 11, 2017 Gorgeous smoothies! I never say no to a great smoothie! Reply
eat good 4 life says: January 14, 2017 These recipes are totally up my alley. Healthy, easy and refreshing. Love all off the combos. Reply
Cakespy says: January 25, 2017 These are gorgeous!! It’s like a sunny array of delicious health! Reply
Juice Lover says: January 16, 2018 This yummy smoothie is a great healthy way to start the day! The best part of this smoothie is you don’t feel like you’ve given up anything! It’s so delicious! Reply
Emilie Roy says: July 30, 2018 Hi there! I was wondering if there was something I could use to replace the coconut water? There are severe allergies in my family, but I’d still like to try out these delicious looking smoothies! Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: July 30, 2018 I suggest replacing the coconut water with another somewhat neutral flavored liquid such as aloe vera juice or maple water. If not, simply use apple juice.
Beatriz Falero says: November 25, 2018 Thank you for smoothy receipts; simple. My daughter/granddaughters will benefit Reply
Jane Gom says: March 7, 2020 I am new to home made smoothies, just got my blender. I am wondering why some of your receipes ask for Frozen mango/rasberries etc. Can you use fresh fruit? Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: March 8, 2020 Frozen fruits are great when the fresh fruits are not in season. Yes, you can use fresh fruit but frozen fruits give the smoothie a thicker texture.
michel clark says: August 6, 2020 Wow, fantastic post. I love smoothies very much. I will try almost all the recipes. Thanks a lot for sharing delicious recipes. Reply