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One thing is clear when looking for the best Whole30 smoothie recipe on the internet: A lot them aren’t actually Whole30 recipes. Yummy, yes, and maybe even healthy-ish—but not Whole30 compliant.
The founder of that program isn’t keen on smoothies, and her reasoning makes sense, diet-wise—it’s better to eat your foods than drink them, because then your brain gets the “I’m full!” signal more clearly.
That said, sometimes you just need or want a frosty, frothy tall one—and when you do, you can build a Whole30 smoothie that avoids the program’s Don’ts: No cow’s milk, oats, protein powders with off-limits ingredients, sweeteners (that includes those added to plant milks, as well as maple syrup, honey, agave, stevia, and coconut sugar). No traditional yogurt, kefir, fro-yo, and ice cream (obvi!). Alcohol-based extracts like vanilla and spices are fair game, though.
Now that you know that, want recipes? We’ve got 'em!
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Peach blueberry smoothie
Peaches and blueberries give this smoothie its sweetness, but you’ll still sneak in your daily greens with a handful of nutrient-rich kale. Cinnamon gives it something special. Use unsweetened almond or soy milk to keep it creamy and Whole30 compliant.
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2
Mango apricot smoothie
Sunshine in a cup? Yes, please! This smoothie combines sweet and citrusy fruits like mangoes, apricots, and lemon juice for a refreshing morning sip. Use unsweetened soy milk and pure vanilla extract to keep things in check.
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Super green smoothie
This vibrant green smoothie packs kale, celery, parsley, and mint for a nutrient-rich shake that does your body good but tastes nothing like a salad. The sweetness is amped up naturally with fruits like mango and tangerines.
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Strawberry mango spring smoothie
This simple smoothie only calls for four ingredients: frozen banana (for potassium), mango (for folate), strawberries (for vitamin C), and unsweetened coconut milk for a smooth blend.
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5
Mixed berry spinach smoothie
Combine fiber-rich berries like strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries for a filling shake that tastes like dessert. This is a coconut milk-based smoothie, so use the canned, unsweetened type, and—voila!—it’s a Whole30 smoothie.
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Kickin’ green smoothie
You’ll get so many greens-points with this kale and spinach-packed smoothie. It’s not bitter, though, thanks to the coconut water and banana. Swap the Greek yogurt for your favorite unsweetened dairy-free yogurt to make it Whole30 friendly.
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Golden milk smoothie
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Tropical smoothie
Banana, mango, pineapple, oh my! Technically, this is a smoothie bowl, but just add more liquid if you want to drink it. Use unsweetened almond milk to make it Whole30, and unsweetened coconut on top.
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Cashew-date smoothie
This takes a little prep (you need to soak the cashews and dates), but boy oh boy, is it worth it. The nutmeg and cinnamon give it a sophisticated kick.
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Mango madness smoothie
This smoothie (from our friends at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen!) adds a dose of veggie superpower via the carrot. Puree these ingredients in a blender until smooth: 1 cup orange juice (no added sugar), 1/2 cup coconut yogurt, 1 1/2 cup frozen mango, and 1 medium carrot, coarsely grated. Make sure the coconut yogurt is unsweetened, such as So Delicious.
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Strawberry Fields smoothie
Another winner from our friends at the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, this strawberry smoothie has four simple ingredients. Puree until smooth in a blender: 1/2 cup coconut water, 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt, 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1/2 cup frozen peaches. Use unsweetened yogurt and unflavored coconut water.
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Banana mango avocado green smoothie
This has so much goodness and so much nutritional wow. The creaminess comes from the banana and avocado, while the spinach gives it an extra nutritional punch. To make it Whole30, go for unsweetened almond milk, and skip the optional stevia.
Lisa Bain
Executive Director
Lisa is a writer and editor who specializes in producing investigative health reports and other stories that help people live their healthiest possible lives. She has won many editing awards, including the National Magazine Award. She is the former executive director of the Hearst Health Newsroom, a team that produces health and wellness content for Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day, and has also served on the staffs of Women’s Health, The Good Life, Parenting, Esquire and Glamour.
