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8 Fruit Smoothies Without Yogurt

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8 Fruit Smoothies Without Yogurt made with simple ingredients from a Registered Dietitian! Perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon snack!

Three images of different fruit smoothies with a white background.

Whether you're looking for a vegan smoothie, thicker smoothie, thinner smoothie, fruit smoothie made with oat milk, sweeter smoothie, a smoothie with fresh bananas or no bananas at all, I've got it covered!

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Believe it or not, my favorite smoothie recipes are fruit smoothies made without yogurt. While I do enjoy eating yogurt, I don't love the flavor of yogurt in smoothies. I'm sure you can relate!

Here you will find my favorite smoothie recipes made without yogurt and all but one are made without added sugar (a teaspoon of honey is used in one of the smoothies, which is considered an added sugar ;).

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Can Smoothies Be Made Without Yogurt?

Yes! Even though yogurt is often added to smoothies for protein and to help give smoothies creamy texture, it's not necessary.

Thankfully, for those who don't like the taste of yogurt or who have a milk allergy, there are many other ways to add protein and creaminess to smoothies.

For instance, chia seeds, hemp seeds, nut butters, some nut milks, milk, kefir, and protein powder can be used to add protein to smoothies. Various fruits and vegetables can make smoothies creamier, like frozen mango, banana, nut butters, and avocado.

Dietitian Tip

Smoothies are a great way to increase your intake of fruits and vegetables. And, because they don't require cooking, smoothies are convenient, especially when you're hungry and short on time.

Looking to add extra greens throughout the day? Add a handful of baby spinach to your morning smoothie made with your favorite fruits. It might change the color, but the flavor and texture will likely blend right in!

  1. Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
A delicious, thick and creamy strawberry smoothie that tastes like PB&J. With 14 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber, this smoothie is a great way to start the day.
Ingredients: overripe banana, frozen strawberries, dried figs, milk, peanut butter, and honey.
Strawberry Banana Peanut Butter Smoothie
Smoothie in a glass with one frozen strawberry and a straw.

2. Island Green Tropical Smoothie

A refreshing green smoothie with a creamy texture made with frozen and fresh fruit. This is my attempt at making a smoothie similar to the Island Green Tropical Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
Ingredients: Spinach, orange, avocado, frozen pineapple, frozen mango, and coconut water.
Island Green Tropical Smoothie
Up-close image of green island smoothie in a glass mug topped with crushed freeze-dried strawberries and served with a stainless-steel straw.

3. Mango Pineapple Smoothie

A refreshing fruit smoothie with made with 4 simple ingredients in 5 minutes. 9 grams of protein per serving!
Ingredients: Frozen mango, frozen pineapple, milk, kefir (vanilla or plain).
Mango Pineapple Smoothie
Top view of a mango pineapple smoothie in a glass mason jar and topped with pieces of frozen mango and a mini beverage umbrella.

4. Easy Pitaya Smoothie

Get a taste of this tropics with this easy and delicious dairy-free tropical dragon fruit smoothie made with 4 simple ingredients. It's pink!
Ingredients: Light coconut milk, ripe banana, frozen dragon fruit, frozen mango.
Easy Pitaya Smoothie (Dragon Fruit)
Top view of a pitaya smoothie in a glass jar topped with pieces of pitaya and a pink and white striped straw .

5. Blueberry Mango Tofu Smoothie

This dairy-free blueberry tofu smoothie recipe is unbelievably creamy, thanks to silken tofu! It's easy to make and perfect for a quick breakfast or afternoon snack!
Ingredients: Frozen blueberries, frozen mango, naval orange, spinach, flax meal, and water.
Blueberry Mango Tofu Smoothie
Blueberry Mango Tofu Smoothie with a purple and white striped straw. A linen napken with a few blueberries wraps around part of the base of the smoothie jar.

6. Carrot and Banana Smoothie

This easy and delicious dairy-free Carrot and Banana Smoothie is made with so much fruit, you don't even taste the carrots!
Ingredients: fresh bananas and orange (one whole orange instead of orange juice), frozen pineapple, carrots, hemp hearts (shelled hemp seeds), oat milk, water, and ice cubes.
Carrot and Banana Smoothie
One Carrot Banana Smoothie in a glass jar with a blue and white striped straw.

7. Watermelon Banana Smoothie

This simple smoothie is light and refreshing! Made with watermelon and banana, this is a perfect smoothie on a hot summer day! It's a sweeter smoothie made with four simple ingredients and is super quick to make.
Ingredients: fresh watermelon, frozen banana, fresh lime juice, and ice cubes. Plus, optional chia seeds!
Watermelon Banana Smoothie
One tall glass of watermelon banana smoothie with a stainless-steel straw. A white plate with stacked watermelon slices is in the background.

8. Spinach Mango Smoothie

This easy and delicious green smoothie is made with leafy greens, mango, and fresh apple instead of apple juice. It's super easy to make and it's a hit with kids!
Ingredients: frozen mango, fresh apple, baby spinach, and water.
Spinach Mango Smoothie
Spinach mango smoothie in a pink tumbler with a pink and white striped straw.

Helpful Tips for Making Smoothies Without Yogurt

  • If you sub out fresh fruit for frozen fruits, like when using fresh strawberries instead of frozen, be sure to add ice to the recipe. Otherwise, your smoothie will be much thinner.
  • In my experience, when I make smoothies with hemp hearts, there is often a thin layer of foam on top of my smoothie. The foam settles after a few minutes. This is normal.
  • A high-speed blender will make a thick smoothie much faster than a good blender that has a less powerful motor.
  • Adding a splash of fruit juice, pitted dates, or a small amount of maple syrup or honey will make smoothies sweeter.

Questions You May Have

Can I use milk instead of yogurt in a smoothie?

Yes, you can use milk instead of yogurt in a smoothie. Milk is thinner than yogurt, so when using milk instead of yogurt to make a smoothie, cut back on the amount of milk you add.

How do you make a smoothie thicker without yogurt?

If a smoothie recipe calls for plain Greek yogurt, you can replace yogurt with banana or frozen mango, so it doesn't lose its thickness.

Using coconut milk or regular milk instead of skim milk, adding chia seeds, and reducing the amount of liquid used can increase the thickness of smoothies as well.

How do you add protein to smoothies?

There are various ways to add protein to smoothies without using yogurt.

For instance, milk and soy milk offer 8 grams of protein per cup, hemp hearts (also known as shelled hemp seeds) and chia seeds contain a little more than 3 grams of protein per tablespoon, peanut butter contains 4 grams of protein per tablespoon, and kefir contains about 9 grams of protein per cup.

How do you store leftover smoothie?

Store leftover smoothies refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days (in my opinion, they do not taste good after that). Just be sure to shake the leftover smoothie well while the lid is still on before serving it.

An easy way to store leftover smoothies in the freezer is to freeze the leftovers in an ice cube tray. Once the cubes of leftover smoothies are frozen, place them in a freezer bag to keep them frozen.

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Did you try one or more of these easy smoothie recipes and love it? Please let me know by commenting below or by scrolling down to the recipe card at the bottom of your favorite smoothie recipe and leaving a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating to let me know!

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