Discover 33 ready-to-make smoothie recipes that use dairy-free and yogurt-free bases like plant milks, coconut cream, and silken tofu. Learn which ingredients work best as yogurt substitutes and what mistakes to avoid so your smoothies stay creamy and delicious every time.
These smoothies are packed with fruits and vegetables, both of which are naturally high in water content, making them a delicious way to stay hydrated. In addition, both fruits and veggies contain fiber, which helps you feel full. For more recipes to help you hydrate, try this pineapple water from this list of fruit-infused water recipes.
Homemade smoothies are a popular choice for on-the-go breakfasts, refreshing snacks, or post-workout refueling.
However, many smoothie recipes call for yogurt as a base. While yogurt can add creaminess and healthy probiotics to the blend, not everyone likes the taste or can tolerate dairy products.
Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or simply looking for new ideas to shake up a boring morning breakfast routine, you’ll find the perfect non-yogurt smoothie here. Start with your favorite and work your way through the list.
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Why We Love Smoothies
Each of these delicious smoothie recipes comes together with just a few simple ingredients in a matter of minutes. Since they’re made without yogurt, they’re a healthy alternative to milkshakes and ice cream, getting their sweetness from fresh fruit instead of added sugar.
From fruity favorites to smoothies packed with leafy greens, there’s such a variety here that everyone is bound to find their new favorite. Have one you think we should try? Let us know!
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Peach Smoothie Recipe
This Peach Smoothie is all natural, sweetened with honey and fruit! It’s a great breakfast or pick-me-up in the afternoon! It tastes like an island vacation! One of my favorite summer recipes!
This refreshingly sweet blueberry and fresh bananas smoothie is dairy free and so delicious. It's a great option for starting your morning with something healthy!
You can skip the whole milk with this delicious almond milk smoothie. It's so decadent, yet it only has three ingredients! It’s filling and perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
This Lean Green Tropical Smoothie recipe is so delicious, you’ll forget about all the healthy ingredients inside! It’s perfect for those of us who want to get fit!
This banana spinach smoothie is so delicious, it’s hard to believe it’s so healthy! Super easy to make, this will become your new favorite morning smoothie!
This Superfood Chocolate Shake is a vegan, plant-based smoothie, full of healthy whole foods, and it tastes so good you’ll feel like it’s a delicious dessert.
This cashew kale smoothie with banana is deliciously drinkable! It has a light, creamy texture and a beautiful matte green color. Great for breakfast, pre-workout snack, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
This Keto Protein Green Smoothie aka, a giant Green Monster has a yummy creamy consistency and is packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats and tastes like a vanilla almond milkshake.
Easy chocolate strawberry smoothie is a delicious low-fat low calorie refreshing smoothie. This quick, healthy and easy smoothie recipe still tastes wickedly indulgent though!
Blueberry Mango Smoothie with Peanut Butter and Honey
This healthy and delicious Blueberry Mango Smoothie is my go-to healthy breakfast smoothie recipe! It’s a blend of frozen blueberries, frozen mangoes, bananas, almond milk, peanut butter, honey and some spinach (and you won’t taste it!)
This turmeric mango smoothie recipe is SO refreshing! Made with a blend of mango, orange juice and carrot with coconut water, it’s the perfect little hydrating smoothie for summer. I added ginger and tumeric for a spicy kick, and a boost of antioxidants. Enjoy this for a breakfast smoothie or a snack!
Ready in just five minutes and loaded with nutrition, this pomegranate smoothie is sweet and creamy thanks to the coconut milk and has a hint of spice from the fresh ginger.
This strawberry kiwi creamy smoothie is a great way to boost your fruit and vegetable intake. You will get all the details for how to layer a smoothie or make a two colour smoothie with coconut. Making a layered smoothie recipe is easier than you think!
This Vietnamese Avocado Smoothie is simple, sweet, and creamy. This recipe includes options to make it the traditional way with sweetened condensed milk or a healthier paleo and vegan way.
Apple Cinnamon Smoothie is the perfect way to start a busy fall morning. With ingredients like hemp hearts and chia seeds, it’s filled with protein and healthy fats. You’ll be satisfied until lunch!
There are plenty of other ways to get a creamy consistency without using yogurt. Try using soy milk, oat milk, unsweetened almond milk, cashew milk, or any plant-based milk you prefer. You can also use regular milk if you don’t have an issue with cow’s milk.
What’s the difference between juicing and smoothies?
The difference is in the preparation. While juicing is done using a juicer, smoothies are prepared using a good blender. You use the whole fruits in smoothies, whereas juicing extracts the water and nutrients from vegetables and fruits.
Are smoothies healthy?
Yes. Smoothies contain fresh fruits and vegetables, which are always important to include in your diet. Fruits and veggies contain antioxidants, fiber, and more healthy nutrients.
Top Tips for the Best Smoothies
Use the freshest ingredients: This truly is the key to a tasty smoothie. Whether the recipe calls for fruit or for fresh vegetables, they will be the primary flavor profile. For best results, always choose ripe, in-season produce.
Add more flavor: One of the best tips for adding more intense fruit flavor to fruit smoothies that call for ice cubes is to freeze fruit juice in your ice trays instead of water.
Keep them frosty: If you want to keep your smoothies frosty for longer, freeze your favorite fruits first or simply buy frozen. This not only creates a thicker consistency but also keeps your smoothies ice cold for a longer time.
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