Easy (and Healthy!) Smoothie Recipes

Are you searching for easy smoothie recipes that are healthy too?

Smoothies are undoubtedly one of the quickest breakfast options out there, and in this blog we share a collection of nutritious smoothie options that are both filling and perfect for the pureed diet phase.

All of the recipes below make 1-3 serves, but keep in mind that your capacity for food and fluid intake following surgery will differ depending on how far long along you are.

Remember to take small sips and stop drinking when you feel satisfied.

To minimise waste, smoothies can be made into ice blocks and stored in the freezer for a later date.

Easy and Healthy Smoothie Recipes

Smoothies a great go-to for those busy mornings, and all you need – apart from the ingredients listed below – is a good blender!

PB&J Smoothie

• 1 small frozen banana
• 100g frozen raspberries
• 1 cup baby spinach leaves
• 1 levelled tablespoon peanut butter
• 1 scoop vanilla or strawberry protein powder
• 1 cup low fat / almond milk
• Ice (optional)

Mango & Mint Smoothie

• 1 cup low fat / almond milk
• 150g frozen mango chunks
• 15g mint leaves
• 100g plain low fat Greek yoghurt
• 2 scoops tasteless protein powder
• Ice (optional)

Gingerbread Smoothie

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1  levelled tsp almond butter
• 1 small frozen banana
• 2 scoops tasteless protein powder
• 1 tbsp. plain low fat Greek yoghurt
• Ice (optional)

Breakfast Smoothie

• 1 small frozen banana
• A good handful baby spinach leaves
• 1 tbsp. plain low fat Greek yoghurt
• 1 cup unsweetened low fat / almond milk
• 1 tbsp. soaked chia seeds
• 1 tsp psyllium husk
• 2 tbsp. rolled oats
• 2 scoops tasteless protein powder
• Ice (optional)

Strawberry & Banana Smoothie

• 3/4 cup frozen or fresh strawberries
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup low fat or almond milk
• Ice (optional)

Peachy Berry Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk
• 4 slices of fresh or frozen peach
• 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
• Good handful of kale or baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 scoops tasteless protein powder
• Ice (optional)

Lemon Smoothie

• 1/2 cup low fat milk
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp. lemon rind
• 1/4 cup Chobani lemon or vanilla yoghurt
• 2 scoops tasteless protein powder

Tips for Making Smoothies

1. Try adding some frozen cauliflower or zucchini to thicken your smoothies. This is also a great way to include extra veggies in your diet without being able to taste it!
2. Add more liquid if your smoothie is too thick or if it won’t fully blend.

Are you looking for other recipe ideas? Click here to view healthy lunch and dinner ideas, and here for healthy snack inspiration.