Healthy Eating 101 Healthy Cooking How-Tos The Only Formula You Need to Make a Healthy Smoothie Toss these ingredients in a blender and you’ll have a delicious drink in no time. By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien Instagram As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 28, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email We all know a smoothie is a great way to get your fruits and veggies in first thing. Use this formula to make a smoothie that's slurp-till-the-last-drop delicious. We suggest potential ingredients, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand. And check out our five, super-fast smoothie recipes for flavor inspiration. The Best Blenders, According to Our Test Kitchen The Formula Add ½ cup to 1 cup liquid, 1 Tbsp. to ¼ cup of a creamy add-in, ½ tsp. to 1 Tbsp. of a flavor boost, 1 to 2 cups of frozen fruits and vegetables, and a touch of sweetener, if desired. Liquid KefirJuiceIced coffeeMilkPlant-based milkWater Creamy Add-in Nut butterYogurtCoconut creamAvocado Flavor Boost Vanilla extractLemon juiceCocoa powderGround cardamomGround cinnamonLime juiceGingerTurmericFresh mint Frozen Fruits & Vegetables SpinachKaleCauliflowerBananaPeachBerriesCherriesPineappleMangoAcai pureeKiwiAppleMelon Sweetener AgaveHoneyMaple syrupSugarDates Our Favorite Smoothie Combos Ted & Chelsea Cavanaugh Cherry Smoothie Ali Redmond Coconut Blueberry Smoothie Ali Redmond Mango Raspberry Smoothie Ali Redmond Spinach, Peanut Butter & Banana Smoothie Ali Redmond Strawberry Peach Smoothie Ali Redmond 19 Smoothies That Can Help with Weight Loss Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit