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15 5-Minute Smoothie Recipes for Summer
Samira Vishwas | July 10, 2026 10:24 PM CST

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey.

Smoothies are the quintessential summer breakfast. Cold and refreshing and packed with plenty of seasonal fruit and veggies, these recipes are the healthy morning meals you’ll look forward to. Plus, they blend up in just 5 minutes or less, so you can get up and out the door in no time. Try our Happy Smoothie or our Strawberry Passion Fruit Smoothie tomorrow morning for a quick, healthy, and delicious meal.

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Happy Smoothie

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey.

This happy smoothie blends blueberries, strawberries and kefir for a creamy, lightly tangy drink with natural sweetness from Medjool dates that makes a mood-boosting morning meal. Almond butter adds richness, while a touch of vanilla rounds out the flavor. It comes together in minutes for a quick breakfast or snack.

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Electrolyte Smoothie

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This refreshing electrolyte smoothie is made with hydrating watermelon and coconut water for a quick, cooling drink that’s perfect after a workout, on hot summer days or anytime you need to rehydrate.

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Honeydew Smoothie Bowl

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Credit: Photographer: Brie Goldman; Food Stylist: Kelsey Moylan; Prop Stylist: Sue Mitchell.

Blending frozen melon with just enough liquid yields an almost ice cream–like texture. Make this a traditional, pourable smoothie by adding a touch more liquid before whizzing everything together. For a cantaloupe base, substitute cantaloupe for the honeydew and replace the coconut milk, green juice and honey with ¾ cup carrot juice.

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Strawberry Passion Fruit Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer

This strawberry–passion fruit smoothie is bright, creamy and naturally sweet. Frozen strawberries and tangy passion fruit blend with Greek-style yogurt and almond milk for a refreshing drink that’s ready in just 5 minutes.

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Almond Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.
Credit: Photographer: Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer.

This creamy almond butter and chocolate banana smoothie makes a quick breakfast or snack when you need something satisfying in minutes. Banana adds natural sweetness, while almond butter and Greek-style yogurt contribute richness and protein.

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Raspberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Torie Cox, Prop Stylist: Keosha McGhee.

This creamy smoothie delivers sweet tropical flavors, with frozen mango blending with fiber-rich raspberries and coconut milk for a thick, frosty base. Greek yogurt adds protein and tang to keep you satisfied, while dates add natural sweetness and fiber. With just a quick spin in the blender, you’ll have a refreshing, nutrient-packed smoothie ready to sip.

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The Only Green Smoothie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless.

This vibrant green smoothie with spinach, banana, mango and pineapple is a refreshing way to start your day. The spinach blends in seamlessly without overpowering the sweet tropical flavors. Banana gives the smoothie a creamy texture, while mango and pineapple bring natural sweetness and a bright, sunny taste.

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Strawberry-Mango Chia Seed Smoothie

Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.
Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle.

This strawberry-mango chia seed smoothie is a nutrient-packed drink rich in fiber, antioxidants and omega-3 fatty acids. Chia seeds provide a plant-based source of protein and help keep you feeling full longer. You can use frozen strawberries and mango, but you’ll need to add extra almond milk to help it blend smoothly.

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Watermelon-Peach Smoothie

Credit: Ali Redmond
Credit: Ali Redmond

This watermelon-peach smoothie is a refreshing drink that’s perfect for warm days. Made with ripe watermelon and frozen peaches, this smoothie bursts with fruity flavor without the need for added sugar. Use frozen peaches from a bag or freeze your own ripe, in-season peaches for the best sweet and fruity flavor.

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No-Added-Sugar Mango Lassi Smoothie

Credit: photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle
Credit: photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Inspired by the Indian drink, this high-protein mango lassi smoothie is the perfect fuel for your busy day! Made with juicy frozen mangoes, creamy Greek-style yogurt and nutrient-packed hemp seeds, it’s packed with protein to keep you full and energized. It’s perfect for breakfast, post-workout recovery or a refreshing snack.

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Raspberry-Peach Chia Seed Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey

This creamy raspberry-peach chia seed smoothie is the best way to start your day or recharge in the afternoon. Chia seeds add fiber to keep you full and satisfied. The natural sweetness of frozen peaches combined with dates and the tangy brightness of raspberries make every sip refreshing and satisfying.

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Berry–Green Tea Smoothie

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Credit: Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

This berry-green tea smoothie recipe is a refreshing, nutrient-packed beverage with plenty of anti-inflammatory benefits. It combines antioxidant-rich berries, green tea and omega-3-rich chia seeds with the natural sweetness of dates, blending into a delicious, healthy drink. It’s perfect for starting your day or as a post-workout recovery drink. Your favorite berry or a blend of berries will work well here.

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Tropical Gut-Healthy Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman

This dairy-free gut-healthy smoothie features kiwi (a prebiotic) and coconut-milk yogurt (a probiotic) working together to support a healthy gut. Golden kiwis add a lovely golden hue to the smoothie, but green kiwis work just as well.

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Mango-Turmeric Smoothie

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Credit: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel

Kick-start your mornings with this speedy smoothie, packed with tropical fruit flavors. Its lively yellow hue is boosted by anti-inflammatory turmeric. Grate fresh turmeric with a microplane grater or use ground turmeric in its place. Ginger provides a zesty kick, but feel free to omit it for a milder flavor.

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Anti-Inflammatory Strawberry–Passion Fruit Green Smoothie

Credit: Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
Credit: Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling

This anti-inflammatory smoothie draws its bright tropical flavor from frozen passion fruit pieces available in the frozen fruit section of well-stocked supermarkets or natural-foods stores. To make this with fresh passion fruit, you’ll need 4 medium-size ripe purple passion fruits. Cut the fruits in half crosswise, gently scoop out the jelly-coated seeds, place in a blender (discarding shells) and puree until smooth. Freeze the puree in an ice cube tray before blending into the smoothie. If you can’t find passion fruit at all, substitute frozen pineapple.

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