Recipes
A good smoothie should be quick to make but still have enough flavour and texture to feel satisfying. Here you’ll find fruit-based smoothie recipes and thick smoothie bowls suited to breakfast, a snack or a cool drink during the day. Frozen fruit is especially useful for getting a colder, thicker result without making things complicated. Start with the recipe as written, then adjust the consistency to suit whether you prefer something easy to drink or thick enough for a spoon.
4 recipes
Juicy blackberries, ripe banana and creamy yoghurt blend into a smooth, fruity drink with a lovely balance of sweetness and tartness. This simple smoothie is a refreshing way to enjoy berries at breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
Frozen mango and pineapple blend with juice, banana and optional Greek yoghurt into a thick tropical smoothie in about five minutes. Using frozen fruit and adding the liquid gradually helps keep the texture creamy rather than watery.
A creamy strawberry banana smoothie made with simple ingredients for a quick, refreshing breakfast or snack.
This thick blueberry smoothie bowl blends frozen blueberries and banana with Greek yoghurt and a small amount of milk for a spoonable texture. It takes about five minutes and can be finished with fruit, granola, seeds or coconut.
For a thicker smoothie, start with frozen fruit and add liquid gradually rather than pouring everything in at once. A little yoghurt can add body, while banana gives a naturally creamy texture. If the mixture becomes too thick for the blender, loosen it with a small splash of milk or another suitable liquid and blend again.
Smoothie bowls work best when they stay thick enough to hold toppings rather than turning into a drink. For more ideas for the first meal of the day, have a look through our Breakfast Recipes.
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