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If mornings feel rushed or inconsistent, breakfast smoothies can be a simple, nourishing solution. This breakfast smoothie roundup is all about blends that are satisfying, flavorful, and easy to make—using real foods that help you start the day feeling energized and steady. When breakfast smoothies taste this good, they stop feeling like a “healthy choice” and start feeling like something you actually look forward to.
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Why I Love Smoothies for Breakfast
If you’ve spent any time on my site, you know the hundreds of smoothie recipes on my website are nourishing and tasty, delivering fiber, protein, and nutrients in a glass. Over the years, I’ve leaned on breakfast smoothies as a reliable way to fuel busy mornings—and these are the recipes I come back to again and again because:
- Support fullness and reduces cravings: Fiber from chia seeds, flaxseeds, oats, and leafy greens keeps you satisfied longer and helps curb snacking.
- Easy to balance macros: With the right mix of protein (Greek yogurt, protein powder, or nut butter) and healthy fats (avocado, nuts, or coconut milk), I get a filling, balanced meal in one glass.
- Hydrate for better metabolism: Using a base like water, almond milk, or coconut water helps me stay hydrated, which is key for digestion, energy levels, and preventing false hunger signals.
- Keep blood sugar steady: A well-made smoothie avoids the sugar spikes that lead to energy crashes and cravings. I stick to natural sweeteners from berries, bananas or even a dash of cinnamon instead of loading up on added sugars.
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Healthy Breakfast Smoothies to Try
Creamy Banana Smoothie (Easy 5-Minute Recipe)
Best Green Smoothie Recipe
Blueberry Smoothie
Vanilla Peach Yogurt Smoothie
Tropical Kale Smoothie
Cherry Vanilla Diabetes Smoothie
Meal Replacement Smoothie
Mocha Coffee Smoothie
Vanilla Matcha Smoothie
Cinnamon Date Smoothie
Fat-Burning Smoothie for Weight Loss
Vanilla Flaxseed Smoothie
Brain Food Smoothie
Creamy Avocado Smoothie
Creamy Mango Smoothie
What Do You Put in a Breakfast Smoothie?
A well-balanced breakfast smoothie delivers fiber, protein, and healthy fats to keep you full, energized, and craving-free. With the right mix of ingredients, your morning blend boosts metabolism, steadies blood sugar, and fuels your day with lasting energy.
- Protein: chia seeds, hemp hearts, nut butter, peanut butter, cashews, Greek yogurt, coconut yogurt and homemade protein powder all work great.
- Fiber: Blended fruits and vegetables keep the fiber intact to support digestion and curb cravings.
- Leafy greens: Not every smoothie has leafy greens (yet feel free to add them any time!). A handful of spinach or kale adds nutrients without affecting the flavor.
- Natural sweeteners: Fruit like mango, pineapple, strawberries, and blueberries add sweetness, nutrients, and fiber—no refined sugar needed. If you’re looking for less sweetness, try apples, carrots and berries. If still not sweet enough, add a banana, maple syrup or honey.
- Unsweetened liquid bases: I use unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, coconut water, or water to keep sugar levels low. Use whatever non-dairy milk works best for your body. I don’t use juice, like OJ, since it’s high in sugar and lacking fiber.
Breakfast Smoothie Adjustments
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How to Make Breakfast Smoothies
When I wake up in the morning, it’s takes a bit for me to want to eat or drink anything other than tea or coffee. Yet an hour or two later, I feel ready for a smoothie and make it before I allow the bagel or waffles to sneak on in. Here’s some basic steps from my how to make a smoothie guide that’s perfect for breakfast:
- Start by gathering your ingredients. Spinach, kale, cauliflower, and frozen fruits go in the blender first.
- Pour in your liquid base. Unsweetened non-dairy milk, water or fresh pressed green juice are all great options.
- Blend it together until everything is pureed and super smooth.
- Add in superfoods like chia seeds, yogurt and collagen into a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. This protein-packed ingredients ensure you will be satisfied and your smoothie is creamy.
- Pour your smoothie into your favorite glass or to-go cup. You’re now ready to enjoy a nutritious, satisfying breakfast that’ll support your weight loss goals.
Smoothie Tips
- I often meal prep smoothies on the weekend. Freeze the entire smoothie recipe (except the liquid) in single serve containers or bags in your freezer. Get it out the night before and thaw in the fridge overnight. In the morning, toss it in the blender, add your liquid and breakfast is ready!
- If your smoothies are chunky, you might enjoy upgrading to one of my recommended blenders for smoothies that make the creamiest smoothies in seconds.
Breakfast Smoothies (Easy + Nourishing Recipes)
Ingredients
Spinach Breakfast Smoothie
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 1 cup peaches frozen
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon chia seeds
Beet Breakfast Smoothie
- 1 cup kale
- ¼ cup water
- 1 orange peeled
- ½ cup pineapple frozen
- 2 tablespoon beets chopped
- 2 tablespoon collagen peptides
Raspberry Breakfast Smoothie
- ¼ cup cauliflower frozen
- 1 cup raspberries frozen
- ½ banana
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 2 tablespoon cashews
Instructions
- Choose a recipe above and prepare the fruit and vegetables.
- Blend each smoothie with the ingredients in this order to get the best blend.
- Pour into your favorite glass and enjoy a healthy breakfast.
Helpful Tools
Notes
- Storage: Smoothies are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight jar or smoothie bottle in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
- Freezing: Pour the smoothie into freezer-safe jars or ice cube trays and freeze for up to 2 months.
- Make it creamier: Add half an avocado, frozen banana, Greek-style dairy-free yogurt, or a scoop of nut butter for an ultra-creamy texture.
- Boost the protein: Add a scoop of protein powder, hemp seeds, chia seeds, or silken tofu to make your smoothie more filling and blood-sugar balanced.
Nutrition
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Leave a review for a chance to win signed copies of my cookbooks!Common Questions
Absolutely! A well-balanced smoothie can be a quick, easy, and nutritious way to start the day—especially when mornings are busy. If you include protein, healthy fats, and fiber, it’ll keep you full and energized for hours.
It’s definitely okay to drink a smoothie first thing in the morning, or second or third thing. I often start the day with coffee, then drink my smoothie around mid-morning. If I know there won’t be another time to enjoy breakfast, I’ll start with the smoothie to help my body wake up and fuel up, then opt for coffee later in the day.
I like to keep it simple with a mix of leafy greens (like spinach or kale), fruit (berries, bananas, or mango), a good protein source (Greek yogurt, protein powder, or nut butter), and healthy fats (chia seeds, flaxseeds, or avocado). Toss in some fiber (like oats or flaxseeds), and you’ve got a powerhouse breakfast!
Yes! When I choose a smoothie for breakfast, I make sure it has enough protein (aim for 10 grams or more) and healthy fat to help turn the natural sugar from the fruit into usable energy without a sugar crash. I don’t want to be hungry an hour later, so I load that smoothie up with ingredients that will fill me up and keep me satisfied until lunch.
Yes, fruit smoothies can be a helpful part of a weight loss plan, but it depends on how they’re made. Smoothies packed with whole fruits, vegetables, and healthy ingredients like protein or fiber can keep you full longer and provide essential nutrients.
It really depends on what you like. I usually go for unsweetened almond milk or oat milk, but you can use coconut milk, cashew milk, or even just plain water. If you want extra protein, dairy milk or high-protein plant-based milk is a great option too.
Using a green smoothie as a meal replacement helps me manage my weight, fuel my body, and are just down right delicious!
I love this recipe! It’s delicious and keeps me full all morning.
Thank you for taking the time to break down what a “healthy” smoothie actually is. I’ve been blending for awhile now and always hungry and I was totally missed the protein/fat combo. So thanks for that! And of course- I loved the recipe too. 🙂
While I’m not looking to lose weight, I love the recipes from this post as more filling breakfast options. I don’t always feel full from green smoothies, yet these are great + filling, which helps me out with the mid morning hungries.
Oooh yes! Mid-morning hungries must be avoided! So glad these recipes helped and we love that you saw their value for more than just weight loss too. 🙂
Just a quick question – Many smoothies have bananas as an ingredient. I can’t eat bananas – what are some options to replace bananas in smoothie recipes? Bananas are a very strong migraine trigger for me.
You are totally not alone, Elaine! Lots of rawkstars can’t do bananas, yet there are good swaps for them in any recipe. We like avocado best because, while it doesn’t add sweetness, it replaces the creaminess you get from banana. If its a more tropical-leaning smoothie, you can toss some mango in to replace banana. Papaya, pears, unsweetened applesauce, nut butters, fresh dates, and chia seeds all work well too; it all depends on the type of recipe (smoothie, baked goods, etc.). Let us know your fave!
Are these for diabetics ,I would like to do the cleanse if diabetics could do it.
Hi Sarah! For our diabetic rawkstars, we love this post :: Low Sugar Fruits for Smoothies as a reference. Plus you can give our Apple Celery Smoothie a blend too, as it’s low sugar as well. As always, we def recommend that anyone in our community check with their healthcare provider if you have any concerns about a particular recipe or ingredient before enjoying. 🙂
Is there anything you could see being a good replacement for the oats? My body has a hard time with oats and oatmilk. Thank you!!
Great question! You could use quinoa flakes here instead.
Do you know the calorie total for these smoothies?
Hey Mikayla! If you click on each other recipe links, it’ll take you to the full recipe and beneath it is in the nutritional facts. Hope that helps!
Hi Mikayla – The calorie count for any recipe can be found at the bottom of the recipe in the ‘Nutrition Facts’ section.
Can I drink this smoothie after a workout, to help with weight loss should I use it as a meal replacement? Thanks
Hi Claire. I like to have them after I workout (just make sure to add protein to help with muscle recovery) and you can def enjoy as a meal. I do that almost every day. Here’s a great article on Protein powder for smoothies.
Hi! Can I replace kale for green apple?? Greetings from panama!!
Hola Camila! You absolutely can! Green apples are high in fiber and low in sugar making them a great choice here. Cheers!
thank you as I am o a new journey for a healthy life still, I am super excited to push myself and body to its best
I take it “2 Tbsp cup rolled oats” means 2 Tbsp?
William,
Yes, you’re totally right! Updating now.
I made the meal replacement smoothie for lunch on the go as I was headed to work yesterday. It was delicious and satisfying.
Almond butter and oats are one of my favorite smoothie boosting combos!
That is a great combo, Jennifer!
Was just telling my husband I needed to get back to my smoothies!! Super excited to try the Chocolate Banana!!!
It’s really tasty!
I think the meal replacement smoothie would be best for me right now, only because I have all the ingredients. Looking forward to having that tomorrow morning!
Sounds good, Tracy! Let us know what you think of it! 🙂
This morning I ran out of ideas for breakfast smoothies, so I will be consulting these Tomorrow! Thanks
That’s awesome, Erin!
Can’t wait to try them, I’ve been drinking the same green smoothie for a long time and looking to change it up a bit.
Hey Celinda! You should def try these. We have so many awesome and delicious recipes, if you’re looking to switch it up and drink a variety of smoothies, the ones in this post are a great start! 🙂
I’m pumped to receive these today! I am testing out Intermittent Fasting and working out first thing in the morning, but not eating until 11 AMish. These might really help me change the way I’m eating so I can actually see some weight loss movement.
That’s great, Becky!
The Avocado Banana Smoothie is my favorite. I’ve been making this smoothie for a while now. I keep all of the ingredients (except the liquid) in the freezer. Toss it all into a blender with unsweetened almond milk and it’s thick and creamy heaven in a glass!
It sure it! 🙂
I’m gonna have to go with the chocolate banana protein shake. Just the pictures alone……. yummy!
It is a good one. 🙂