Whether you’ve got a hankering for something fruity, you’re craving dessert (when aren’t we?), or you just need a heavy dose of greens to cancel out the wine you drank last night (uh, that’s how it works, right?), these smoothie recipes are pretty much the only ones you need to get you through life the morning.

With only five ingredients (give or take) per recipe, there are no complicated combos or hyped superfoods that will have you running for a bagel instead.

From tropical beach drinks to cozy blueberry pancakes, these dairy-free twists serve up your favorite flavors so you won’t have to look elsewhere — ever.

Pro tip: If you’ll be using any of these as a breakfast substitute, consider using dairy milk or fortified soy milk. It’ll add a punch of protein to keep you moving and feeling full.

To make your smoothie like the pro you are, simply add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until smooth.

1. Piña colada

Who needs a beach bar in Hawaii when you can make this tropical drink in your own kitchen? Sure, we could probably all use a vacation right now, but this creamy pineapple mocktail will do in a pinch. (Shot of rum optional.)

Bonus: If you’re feeling under the weather, pineapple’s active anti-inflammatory compound, bromelain, may be therapeutic for sinusitis.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk of your choice (Coconut milk is great in this!)
  • 1 cup frozen pineapple
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

2. Berry oat hazelnut

When oatmeal isn’t cutting it but you still need a super-filling breakfast, meet your new day-starter. This smoothie packs all the sweet-nutty richness of a bowl of oats topped with blueberries and hazelnuts — but in liquid form.

We might add a tablespoon of cacao powder. Or Nutella, anyone?

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoon hazelnuts

3. Orange you glad it’s not green

Leave the store-bought O.J. on the shelf and opt for the juicy oranges in the produce aisle instead. They’re not just fresher — they’re loaded with mega-doses of vitamin C, which have been linked to cancer prevention.

A minute in a blender will give you a healthier version of Orange Julius’s classic shake. If your blender is older than you are, buy two oranges and squeeze out the juice for a smoother, less pulpy consistency.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 cup frozen mango
  • 1 orange
  • 1 banana
  • 1 date

4. Strawberry sunrise

Strawberries and banana are the most obvious smoothie ingredients, but this recipe takes them to the next level with the addition of sweet-as-candy goji berries and crispy coconut flakes.

Remember strawberry milk as a kid? Yeah, you’re welcome.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 cup strawberries
  • 1/2 banana
  • 3 tablespoons coconut flakes
  • 2 tablespoons goji berries

5. Peanut butter and jelly

Peanut butter is surprisingly healthy, boasting good-for-you fats and plenty of protein. And a diet rich in nuts has been linked to reduced risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes.Jackson CL, et al. (2014). Long-term associations of nut consumption with body weight and obesity. DOI: 10.3945/ajcn.113.071332

Get creative with your daily spoonful by adding it to a smoothie. The tart raspberries give it that jelly-like taste, and when you add the PB, you’ll be transported right back to the middle-school lunch table.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 2 dates

6. Tropical mint smoothie

If the green color turns you off, just imagine it’s a tropical palm tree next to the ocean and all your worries will be washed away — especially when you think of all the fiber and potassium you’re racking up from the banana and kale.

We promise you won’t even taste the kale leaves, because the coconut water, pineapple, and mint give the smoothie a mojito kick that will have you wondering, “Is this really healthy?” The answer is yes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water
  • 1 cup pineapple
  • 1/2 banana
  • 2 kale leaves
  • 1/2 cup mint

7. Green protein shake

TBH, you can add protein powder to any of these smoothies, but there’s something about pairing it with refreshing cucumber and mild spinach leaves that won’t leave behind a chalky aftertaste.

If you’re not into protein powder, we like swapping in 2–3 tablespoons of hemp seeds and a dash of vanilla extract. This adds a hefty dose of healthy omega-3 fats, vitamin E, and magnesium.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 banana
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (or 2–3 tablespoons hemp seeds plus 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)

8. Jolly green giant

Some say it’s ridic to combine chocolate and greens, but we think it’s wild how tasty the combo can be.

While chocolate covers kale’s bitter taste, you get to reap the benefits of the leafy greens’ antioxidant content.Sikora E, et al. (2012). Composition and antioxidant activity of kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. acephala) raw and cooked. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22744944/

And don’t pass up the cashew milk here. With its rich, buttery texture, it resembles the dairy kind more closely than any other dairy-free milk, in our opinion.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashew milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/2 banana
  • 2 kale leaves
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder

9. Green nut butter

A simple green smoothie base gets a major upgrade in the creaminess department with a scoop of almond butter and nutrient-packed chia seeds.

It’s safe to say that if you’re looking for a daily smoothie, this would get our vote.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 banana
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds

10. Basic green

No one likes being called “basic,” which is why we added one extra ingredient to this green guy to make him feel special: banana. (Real reason: We needed more fruit to mask the heavy veg taste.)

When you want something simple but packed with the good stuff, this is the one to whip up.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut water (or soy or dairy milk to make this breakfast-worthy)
  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cucumber
  • 2 romaine lettuce leaves
  • 1 cup spinach

11. Mint chocolate chip

Attention, ice cream lovers: This tastes like the real deal. Once you try this smoothie, good luck trying not to make it for dessert every night.

Using cacao nibs instead of powder gives it the crunch that’s a must in all mint chocolate ice creams. Plus, a generous sprinkle of nibs provides the fat you need to absorb the vitamins A and K in spinach.

Pro tip: Add the nibs after the smoothie is blended so you get the chocolate crunch in every sip.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cashew milk
  • 1 cup spinach
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoons cacao nibs

12. Chocolate almond butter cup

If Reese’s PB cups were made with almond butter and dark chocolate (and you blended them with almond milk, banana, and dates), this is what it would taste like. Need we say more?

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 banana
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 1 date
  • Dash of sea salt

13. Blueberry pancake

If blender pancakes are a thing, then doesn’t it make sense that you can create a smoothie (in a blender) that tastes like pancakes? We thought so too.

Buddy up to blueberries — and all their antioxidant benefits — in this sweet snack. Consuming them on the regular just might reduce your risk of chronic disease and even help you maintain a healthy weight.Kalt W, et al. (2019). Recent research on the health benefits of blueberries and their anthocyanins. DOI: 10.1093/advances/nmz065

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons cashews
  • 2 tablespoons oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

14. Apple pie

Time to put your apple-picking gloves away and get out the blender.

When you can’t stop thinking about your grandma’s pie but also can’t be bothered with baking, throw these ingredients (the same ones you’d add to a real pie) into your machine and watch the magic happen. Just don’t tell Nana.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 apple, peeled and chopped
  • 2 dates
  • 2 tablespoons pecans
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: Top with almond butter and ground cinnamon

15. Cinnamon bun

Move over, Cinnabon, there’s a new bun in town, and it doesn’t need an oven. Besides, this kind is made with whole-grain oats, packed with soluble fiber that can reduce the risk of heart disease.Soliman GA. (2019). Dietary fiber, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/5/1155/htm

While you might not get that amazing sweet smell rolling through your kitchen, the oats, cinnamon, and maple syrup will remind you of that pillowy airport treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice)
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

When you’ve landed in a smoothie rut with the same ol’ recipe you could make in your sleep (and quite possibly do, after you roll out of bed), it’s time to mix things up — literally!

With their five-ingredient fruit and veggie permutations, these smoothies offer something for every craving.