These frozen smoothie recipes are what I have been using for years, especially in the warm weather. My family loves them, and I do too! They are super healthy and can be modified to whatever fruit you like. Looking for cheap weeknight meal ideas? I have a blog post about that, too, here!
These frozen smoothie recipes do not contain any yogurt or cow’s milk, making them non-dairy.
Blending frozen smoothie recipes is easy! Place all the ingredients in the blender until it becomes smooth – about 15-30 seconds!
Why Are These Frozen Smoothie Recipes the Best?
These frozen smoothie recipes are the best I have ever had, even better than that expensive all-natural grocery store or smoothie shop!
If you want to eat clean, these frozen smoothies will help you stay full between meals. Even better about these frozen smoothies is that they only have three ingredients! You can add other whole frozen fruits for a more complex flavor or for a green smoothie.
Gluten-Free, Vegan, Dairy Free, Non-Dairy, No Yogurt Smoothie Recipes
There is no need to put dairy or yogurt into a smoothie. Sometimes, dairy will overpower the other natural flavors of the fruits in smoothies. Dairy is great for milkshakes or ice cream smoothies, not frozen fruit smoothies. The less ingredients, the better.
Another amazing thing about these recipes smoothies is that they are budget-friendly. With only three ingredients needed, you do not have to spend much money to be healthy and invest in your well-being.
Invest in Your Well-Being
Smoothies are a great way to invest in your well-being and practice self-care. The benefits of making frozen smoothies are that you do not have to do a ton of dishes and making smoothies takes less than a few minutes of your time, and your body will appreciate it.
Your body will show you by improving not only your appearance but also your digestion. Not only will these smoothies make you feel full by giving your body the nutrition that it needs, but your stomach will be able to digest food more accessible, which plays a vital role in your overall health.
1. Vanilla Banana Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of sweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract
Place everything in the blender and then, blend for 15-30 seconds until smooth.
This frozen smoothie recipe is a great standard recipe. And you can add whatever kind of frozen fruit you want to make it a different flavor.
To Make a Quick, Healthy Ice Cream: This vanilla banana smoothie is an excellent base option for a quick vanilla ice cream! Add less milk; the mixture will be thick, like ice cream! Some healthy topping options would be pistachios, mangos, cinnamon, raspberries, or shredded coconut!
2. Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of sweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup of fresh strawberries
Place everything in the blender and finally, blend for 15-30 seconds until smooth.
Tip: You can add a small amount of organic jam to get a strong strawberry flavor to this frozen banana smoothie recipe. Add a small amount at a time and taste between blending for the proper sweetness.
3. Peanut Butter Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of sweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup of organic creamy peanut butter
Place everything in the blender and blend for 15-30 seconds until smooth. With peanut butter, this frozen smoothie recipe is heavier and more calorie-dense. In addition, I like to make this as a breakfast, mid-afternoon snack, or dessert.
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of sweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1/4 cup of organic creamy peanut butter
- 2 tbsps of chocolate syrup or chocolate protein powder or baking chocolate powder
Next, place everything in the blender and blend for 15-30 seconds until smooth.
This frozen smoothie recipe is awesome if you crave chocolate peanut butter ice cream. Furthermore, adding less almond milk can make the smoothie an ice cream consistency and indulge!
5. Frozen Blueberry Banana Smoothie Recipe
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup of sweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup of frozen blueberries (unless blueberries are super sweet and in season then, buy frozen blueberries)
Place everything in the blender and blend for 15-30 seconds, until smooth.
This frozen smoothie recipe is perfect for breakfast! My kids love it too and frozen blueberries are much sweeter than fresh blueberries. I love buying these frozen organic blueberries from Costco as well as the grocery store.
Turn these Recipes into Smoothie Bowls
I love making the frozen blueberry banana smoothie extra thick and making it into a smoothie bowl, add less almond milk to the blender.
Next, I top it with a glob of organic peanut butter, some granola, sliced fruit, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. Yum!
In addition, frozen smoothie bowls are especially delicious on a scorching day. In addition, it is one of my favorite lunches in mid-summer.
Why Do I Only Use Almond Milk for Frozen Smoothie Recipes?
My family and I have sensitive stomachs, so I only use almond milk in my frozen smoothie recipes. Furthermore, I have noticed that if I do make a smoothie with cow’s milk, it is much heavier and creamier and has less flavor.
Cow’s Milk OverPowers the Fruit Flavor in Smoothies
The flavor of the fruit is overpowered by the fat in the cow’s milk. Also, the sweetness and vanilla from the flavored almond milk adds the perfect amount of flavor to the smoothie without it being too sweet or adding something else to make it sweet.
Why Do I Only Use Frozen Bananas for Frozen Smoothie Recipes?
First, I only use frozen bananas since other ingredients can easily mask their flavor. Also, they blend so wonderfully and make a nice, thick, naturally sweet smoothie.
Freeze Bananas When They are Yellow to Create a Less Banana Flavor
When the bananas are ripe but not overly ripe or brown, unpeel them, put them in a plastic freezer bag, and freeze them until ready for a smoothie. Most of the time, I will buy two sets of organic bananas. One set of bananas (5-8) for the freezer and another to eat as a snack.
When bananas begin to brown, the sugars increase, and the banana flavor will be prominent in the smoothie.
Freeze Bananas Right After Purchasing
However, if you freeze and use bananas right after purchasing, the bananas will have more of a bland or even vanilla flavor. When you combine those frozen bananas with other fruits, the other fruit’s flavor will stand out more since the sugars in the banana did not overripen before freezing.
Quick Tips to Create the Perfect Frozen Smoothie Recipes for YOU
Being a Mom, I have come to realize that not everyone likes a smoothie the way I like it. My kids like the smoothies more liquified, so I blend the smoothie and add more almond milk to their cups and mix it in. Here are some other helpful tips to make the best smoothie for you:
For A Thicker Smoothie:
- add less milk or add 1/2 frozen banana
- add more frozen fruit
If You Like an Icy Smoothie:
- add a handful of ice cubes
For an Extra Chocolately Smoothie:
- add dairy free chocolate ice cream
- add extra baking chocolate powder
If You Want Your Frozen Smoothie Recipes Extra Peanut Buttery:
- add peanut butter protein powder (which is really good in smoothies)
- a small amount of peanut butter
For a More Liquidy Smoothie (kids favorite):
- add more almond milk
- a small amount of water
Lastly, I hope you enjoy these easy, non-dairy frozen smoothie recipes!
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