14 5-Ingredient Smoothies to Make for Busy Mornings By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on December 17, 2022 Close Credit: Ali Redmond Even on busy mornings, you can quickly blend up a delicious smoothie with one of these recipes. With only 5 ingredients or less (excluding staples like salt and water), these smoothies are easy to prepare. Recipes like our Coconut Blueberry Smoothie and Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie are healthy and tasty breakfast choices to start your day. 01 of 14 Berry-Mint Kefir Smoothies View Recipe Save Kefir is similar to yogurt, full of gut-friendly probiotics. But it has fewer carbs and a more drinkable consistency--perfect for smoothies. 02 of 14 Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie View Recipe Save Ali Redmond Peanut butter and banana is a classic combo that's even more delicious with the addition of tangy probiotic-rich kefir. Plus, this peanut butter banana smoothie helps you up your veggie servings for the day with a bit of mild-flavored spinach mixed in. 03 of 14 Coconut Blueberry Smoothie View Recipe Save Ali Redmond Give your blueberry smoothie a tropical update with the rich flavors of coconut milk and coconut cream. Freshly squeezed orange juice lends bright flavor to this healthy smoothie recipe, but if you're short on time, bottled will work just fine. 04 of 14 Carrot Smoothie View Recipe Save This type of drink tends to be pricey in the big city juice bars. Now you can make the recipe at home. 05 of 14 Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake View Recipe Save This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter. 06 of 14 Strawberry-Pineapple Smoothie View Recipe Save Blend almond milk, strawberry and pineapple for a smoothie that's so easy you can make it on busy mornings. A bit of almond butter adds richness and filling protein. Freeze some of the almond milk for an extra-icy texture. 07 of 14 Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie View Recipe Save This easy fruit smoothie recipe calls for just three ingredients--yogurt, fruit juice and whatever frozen fruit you have on hand. Mix up your combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack you'll never get bored with. 08 of 14 Pineapple Spinach Smoothie View Recipe Save Eva Kolenko Use juice rather than added sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, to balance the bitter taste of greens and suddenly you have a serving of vegetables that tastes like dessert. Of course, you can use any juice without added sugar, including apple or orange, for example. But the relaxing-poolside flavor of pineapple combined with the ready-to-go convenience of the small, shelf-stable cans makes this our fave. 09 of 14 Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie View Recipe Save This creamy, rich strawberry-chocolate smoothie will satisfy any chocolate cravings. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too. 10 of 14 Green Tea-Fruit Smoothie View Recipe Save Start your day with a burst of antioxidants in this energizing healthy smoothie recipe. 11 of 14 Cranberry-Apple Smoothie View Recipe Save This riff on a classic fruit juice combines sweet apples with tart cranberries for a healthy, fiber-filled smoothie. 12 of 14 Mixed-Berry Breakfast Smoothie View Recipe Save Clara Gonzalez Smoothies are popular for breakfast, but many don't have enough calories or nutrients to be considered a complete meal. This creamy berry smoothie has the perfect balance of protein, carbohydrates and fat, and will keep you satisfied until your next meal. 13 of 14 Berry-Banana Cauliflower Smoothie View Recipe Save Sneak in your veggies with a smoothie every morning. Riced cauliflower adds thickness and creaminess to a subtly sweet cauliflower smoothie that features the fruity flavors of bananas and berries at the forefront. 14 of 14 Spinach-Avocado Smoothie View Recipe Save This healthy green smoothie gets super creamy from the frozen banana and avocado. Make ahead (up to 1 day) and store it in the fridge until you need a veggie boost. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Mealtime Breakfast & Brunch Breakfast Smoothies Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit