How to Make the Perfect Smoothie Video

prep time
makes
2 smoothies

There’s an art to making the perfect smoothie. It only takes a few minutes to learn all the right moves! The secret lies in the order in which you add each ingredient. Because store-bought smoothies cost a fortune, save money by preparing this recipe at home.

You don’t need a fancy mega-mix blender to get the party started. Just dust off the blender you got at your wedding and give it a go. Once you learn how easy it is to get perfect, consistent results, you’ll opt for the homemade smoothie every time. Your smoothies will taste the same as those expensive restaurants!

Perfect Smoothie Recipe

what you'll need
  • 1 cup liquid
  • 1 cup fruit, fresh
  • 1 cup fruit, frozen
  • 1 scoop protein powder, vanilla
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • zest of 1/2 a lime
  • juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1 pinch of salt, optional
  • 1 - 2 cups ice
Nutrition Facts
Perfect Smoothie Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.02g
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 1230mg 51%
Potassium 340mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 6g 24%
Sugars 28g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
let's do it
  1. Add ample liquid to the blender first.
  2. Add firmer ingredients next (fresh and frozen fruit), followed by softer ingredients (protein powder and yogurt).
  3. Add the ice last.
  4. Pulse the blender in the beginning to break down firmer ingredients then blend until smooth. Stick a straw in it and enjoy!
Cheryl Says

Smoothies are so versatile! Experiment with ingredients to find your winning combination.

How to make the perfect smoothie recipe video