Looking for tasty, nutritious smoothies you can whip up in minutes? These NutriBullet smoothie recipes are quick, easy, and a great way to help the family get in some of their five-a-day. Try them out with your kids and see which one becomes your family favourite — ours is definitely the chocolate and peanut butter!
Sweet fruits like bananas, berries and oranges are always smoothie staples. A smoothie packed with these fruits makes a perfect snack, filling without being too heavy, so it won’t spoil anyone’s appetite for the next meal.
If you’re after something a little more substantial, we’ve also included recipes with peanut butter, Greek yoghurt and oats, so hungry tummies stay fuller for longer.
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NutriBullet Smoothie Recipes
#1. Easy Banana and Berry
Have you got bananas on the brink of being binned? Don’t waste them — freeze them instead. Frozen banana chunks are essential to this recipe, as they make the smoothie lovely and thick.
You’ll need one frozen banana, a handful of berries, a few chunks of fresh pineapple, a tablespoon of vanilla yoghurt and some cranberry juice. This is the most requested smoothie in our house — enjoy!
#2. Deliciously Ella’s Blueberry and Banana Smoothie
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Packed full of antioxidants, blueberries are a superfood worth including in the family diet. Deliciously Ella’s blueberry breakfast smoothie is brimming with nutritional benefits. The oats and almond butter make it ideal for filling up hungry tummies, while the blueberries, dates, flaxseeds and chia seeds add a healthy dose of vitamins and omegas.
#3. Immunity Boost Smoothie
Give this NutriBullet smoothie recipe a try — it’s packed with ginger, cayenne pepper and turmeric, ingredients often used to help support general wellbeing, especially during the colder months. The fruit comes to the rescue to balance it all out — orange, carrot, mango and coconut water make it taste sweet enough that your kids will actually enjoy it.
#4. Peach and Carrot Smoothie
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You only need four ingredients to make this delightful peach and carrot smoothie from Primavera Kitchen. The combination of carrot and peach might surprise you, but the flavours are perfectly balanced with coconut water and Greek yoghurt. Add a little honey if you prefer things sweeter.
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#4. Green Smoothie Recipe the Kids Will Love
Green smoothies have become really popular with families in recent years, as they’re a great way to sneak in some greens without the taste taking over. We love the peanut banana green smoothie and the berry green smoothie recipes from MomOnTimeOut.
The NutriBullet blends the added spinach in seconds, leaving the smoothie perfectly smooth. The peanut butter and fruit dominate the taste, so it’s genuinely delicious while your kids still get the benefit of the spinach.
#6. Chocolate and Peanut Butter Smoothie
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You can have your chocolate and still reap the nutritional benefits. Cacao is rich in antioxidants, and this NutriBullet smoothie is packed full of peanut butter to help keep you fuller for longer. The peanut butter and chocolate smoothie gets one of your five-a-day in the form of a banana — proof that healthy eating doesn’t have to be boring!
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make NutriBullet smoothies thicker without adding sugar?
Frozen fruit is your best friend here. Frozen banana chunks, frozen berries or even frozen mango work brilliantly to thicken a smoothie naturally, without needing extra sweeteners.
Can I prep smoothie ingredients in advance for busy mornings?
Yes — many families portion out fruit (and any spinach, oats or nut butter) into containers or bags the night before, so all that’s left in the morning is to add liquid and blend.
Are these smoothies suitable for young children?
Most of these recipes work well for toddlers and older kids alike, though it’s worth introducing new ingredients like turmeric, cayenne pepper or nut butters one at a time, and checking with your GP or public health nurse first if your child has any known allergies or sensitivities.
Can I swap ingredients if my child has allergies or a fussy palate?
Definitely. These recipes are flexible — swap nut butters for seed butters, dairy yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative, or leave out an ingredient your child isn’t keen on. The core method (fruit, liquid, a thickener) still works.
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