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    Home » 3 Simple Smoothie Recipes You Can Whip Up in Under a Minute!

    August 30, 2016 By Amber 90 Comments

    3 Simple Smoothie Recipes You Can Whip Up in Under a Minute!

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    As a busy mom I have trouble making sure I eat enough fruits and vegetables every day. These simple smoothie recipes are a great way to get the nutrients I need and they're so easy to make. I recently started making smoothies with the Nutri Ninja® Blender System with Auto-iQ™. Here are three of my favorite smoothie recipes and an opportunity to win this amazing blender system!

    simple smoothie recipes

    Thanks to Ninja for sending me this amazing blender system!

    Smoothies have always been a favorite in our house. Whether I'm making a post work-out snack, a quick breakfast, or trying to sneak more veggies into my daughter's diet, blended drinks are a delicious way to get a few servings of fruits and vegetables. Ninja has the perfect blender system for making all our favorite smoothie recipes and I'm excited to share those with you as well as a full review of their Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ.

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    Simple Smoothie Recipes

    Are you interested in green smoothies but haven't made the leap yet? I know that I found them intimidating when I started because I wasn't sure what fruits would taste good with a handful of greens. Here's an easy recipe that's super high in Vitamin C and is just a few ingredients!

    tropical green smoothie

    Tropical Green Smoothie
    2 cups pineapple
    1 cup mango
    1 cup spinach
    10 ice cubes
    Place all ingredients in the Ninja blender pitcher and press the Frozen Drinks/Smoothies button

    This smoothie is a great source for Vitamin C, A, B6, E, K, manganese, and iron. It's so fruity tasting and besides the color you'd never know that it contains greens. I love making this when we need an extra boost of Vitamin C to stay healthy. It's also great for digestion! With the combination of Ninja's Auto-iQ technology and their Total Extraction® technology I know that we're getting the maximum nutrition from our produce and the whole blending sequence only takes a minute! It's so fast and the Auto-iQ is just amazing. Because it has pre-programmed settings with unique blending patterns, you never have to stir or push ingredients down. You just push a button and it does all the work for you.

    The blender pitcher has a convenient pour spout so we don't have the mess of removing the lid to put our smoothies in glasses. One of the other great features about the lid is that it clicks into place so you know it's on tight and has a push-button release to take the lid off.

    green smoothie

    Most of the time I use the 72 oz. blender pitcher when I make smoothies because I'll do a big batch for myself, my husband, and my daughter. The Nutri Ninja Blender System also comes with 18, 24, and 32 oz. cups that you can make your smoothies in when you're doing a smaller amount.

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    I love the cups because you can fill one with your ingredients, attach the Pro Extractor Blades®, push one button, and you've got a delicious smoothie. Then you just remove the blade and replace it with the Sip & Seal lid and you can take it on-the-go!

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    Another recipe that we love is a smoothie staple-strawberry banana! But, there's a twist! I always add a cup of carrots and my daughter doesn't have any clue. I also love it because it takes a LOT for me to eat a whole cup of carrots but when I can drink them in a smoothie they're much easier to take.

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    Strawberry Banana Smoothie (with a twist!)
    1 cup strawberries
    2 bananas
    1 cup almond milk
    1 cup carrots
    Place all ingredients in 24 oz. Ninja cup and press the Nutri Ninja Blend Button

    strawberry banana smoothie

    We love this smoothie because it tastes great, we usually have all the ingredients at home, and it's packed with nutrition. Our blender demolishes the carrots with no issue-like I said, my family doesn't even know I put them in! The Nutri Ninja boasts nutrient and vitamin extraction and I know that we're getting more nutritious smoothies when we can add things like carrots or nuts that we wouldn't eat otherwise. One thing I love about our Ninja is that the machine does all the work for you. It knows which attachment I've put on so it lights up the blending options I can use-I can never mess it up.

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    Super Day-Starter Smoothie
    2 ripe bananas
    1 avocado, pitted
    1 cup almond milk
    ½ cup plain yogurt
    8 ice cubes
    2 Tbsp nut butter (we like almond butter)
    2 Tbsp raw honey (optional, for sweetness)
    Place all ingredients in the Ninja blender pitcher and press the Frozen Drinks/Smoothies button

     This is one of my favorite smoothies to make for breakfast. It's packed with nutrition and good fats which I'm always trying to get our daughter to eat. Aside from the creaminess, you wouldn't even know there's a whole avocado in this smoothie. We love to add raw honey instead of sugar to give it some sweetness and the Ninja blends it in so smoothly, as well as the almond butter.

    avacado smoothie

    The Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ came with a book that includes over 75 recipes and I can't wait to make some of their suggestions for smoothies. The book also includes tons of recipes for other menu items you can make including soups, dips, and drinks!

    nutri ninja

    Not only does this system come with the large blender pitcher and three blender cups, it also contains a 64 oz. food processor bowl and a dough blade. There are so many things that I'll be using my Nutri Ninja Blender System for and I can't wait to share more of the recipes with you! I think I'll be making a fresh salsa this upcoming week with tomatoes from our garden and I can't wait to see how the food processor chops the ingredients without mushing them.

    Do you make smoothies?
    Share your favorite simple smoothie recipes in the comments!

    BUY IT: You can purchase the Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ at Bed Bath and Beyond and from Amazon.

    Disclaimer: I (Amber) received the Nutri Ninja Blender System with Auto-iQ at no cost to facilitate an honest review and help make my simple smoothie recipes. All opinions are my own. Amazon links are affiliate links. 

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    1. Katrina Worford says

      August 30, 2016 at 12:11 am

      Peach is my favorite smoothie

      Reply
    2. Melissa Whitney says

      August 30, 2016 at 1:51 am

      I LOVE MY NINJA! It handles anything. My favorite smoothie recipe includes nuts and seeds and you wouldn't know it. The auto IQ is so perfect, I just hit the button, gather my stuff or brush my teeth and when I get back the Ninja has done its thing. Started and stopped several times for a perfect blend! I could go on but I'll leave my recipe.
      1 c. Almond milk
      1 c. Water
      1 c. Blueberries
      1. Banana
      2 Tbl Pumpkin seeds
      2 Tbl Chia seeds
      2 Tbl Hemp seeds
      3.Brazil nuts
      4 Walnuts
      2 Tbl Almond butter
      1 Tbl Coconut oil
      Big handful of Spinach

      This is such a great smoothie! It makes you feel Great! And it tastes Great! Add whatever greens you have on hand and if you run out of something just leave it out and it's still a super food smoothie! LOVE MY NINJA!

      Reply
    3. Laura says

      August 30, 2016 at 6:12 am

      My favorite type of smoothie is strawberry banana!

      Reply
    4. Mary Beth Elderton says

      August 30, 2016 at 6:38 am

      I make smoothies almost every morning for breakfast. I start with half and avocado, frozen berries, banana, frozen chopped spinach or kale, the add flax meal or chia, a bit of lemon juice, and a little water. I use an immersion blender, so I am limited as to what I can blend. Would love this blender!

      Reply
    5. Samyra b says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:04 am

      One of the orange smoothie contains sweet potato, ginger, mango, cucumber peach poneapple, flax & coconut water

      Reply
    6. jennifer Babich says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:24 am

      I love fruity smoothies. the recipe with banana looks great

      Reply
    7. Stephanie Phelps says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:49 am

      I love a banana and peanut butter smoothie. this recipe sounds good too!

      Reply
    8. Amber Ludwig says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:24 am

      I love smoothies!! I was getting so bored with my normal ones that I've taken a smoothie break recently but I sure do miss them!! Mine was always a banana, handful of fresh spinach, fruit (usually strawberries or mixed berries), yogurt and a splash of milk. I think Its time to explore some more options!! This ninja would be a great inspiration for that!!

      Reply
    9. Hazel says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:27 am

      I have an immersion blender and love making strawberry and banana smoothie sometimes I add pineapple and coconut flakes

      Reply
    10. RK says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:55 am

      I usually do a frozen fruit with greek yogurt (and milk) combo. Always yummy. Been too scared to try to add veggies, but I know I should!

      Reply
    11. Maureen says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:08 am

      I am allergic to strawberries so I am very careful about getting a smootie outside of the house because it seems they all are including strawberries. I make mine with banana and pineapple and mango.

      Reply
    12. Wendy Forbes says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Strawberry banana is my favorite type of smoothie.

      Reply
    13. DEBIJOT says

      August 30, 2016 at 12:44 pm

      My favorite smoothie is one including strawberries, bananas, blueberries and yogurt.

      Reply
    14. Stephanie F says

      August 30, 2016 at 1:05 pm

      My favourite is the Super day starter smoothies! As in the name, it's good to start the day in a super way 😀

      Reply
    15. edye says

      August 30, 2016 at 1:47 pm

      I love strawberry banana smoothies 😀

      Reply
    16. Carrie W. says

      August 30, 2016 at 3:11 pm

      I love a smoothie with homemade yogurt, strawberries, spinach, blueberries, and
      a drizzle of honey!

      Reply
    17. Jennifer Meyers says

      August 30, 2016 at 3:33 pm

      Blueberry, strawberry, spinach, banana, yogurt, milk, honey, and peaches!

      Reply
    18. Deborah D says

      August 30, 2016 at 4:56 pm

      I like a strawberry smoothie.

      Reply
    19. Rija says

      August 30, 2016 at 4:58 pm

      Strawberry and banana is my favorite smoothie !

      Reply
    20. Lindsey T says

      August 30, 2016 at 5:34 pm

      The tropical greens smoothie would have to be my favorite to make. Great recipes on here,thanks!

      Reply
    21. Linda Manns says

      August 30, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      I would love to try the Super Day Starter Smoothie. This sounds so good and I love all the ingredients. I could use this pick me up in the morning. Thank you so much for this opportunity to win

      Reply
    22. Saundra McKenzie says

      August 30, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      I love strawberry, blueberry, and banana. Love smoothies!

      Reply
    23. jessica jam says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:10 pm

      I love making a berry smoothie - unsweetened almond milk, banana, ice, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, and cherries!

      Reply
    24. Diane Sallans says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      I like smoothies that have berries - particulary raspberries

      Reply
    25. Amanda Alvarado says

      August 30, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      We make our smoothies with kale, strawberries, bananas, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries with almond milk and yogurt! Sometimes some of the fruits are left out depending on what is in season and we can find!

      Reply
    26. Steve Weber says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Orange, Mango Banana is my favorite smoothie flavor.

      Reply
    27. Debra Warila says

      August 30, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      My favorite smoothie is strawberry-banana, with orange juice and yogurt.

      Reply
    28. Sue E says

      August 31, 2016 at 6:16 am

      I know I would enjoy the Strawberry & Banana Smoothie! It sounds good & healthy - YUM!!

      Reply
    29. francheska churchill says

      August 31, 2016 at 8:58 am

      strawberry banana with a twist sounds mmmm

      Reply
    30. Danielle Papsis says

      August 31, 2016 at 2:32 pm

      My favorite type of smoothie is probably strawberry banana.

      Reply
    31. Derek Jennings says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:13 pm

      I like a almond milk,peanut butter and flaxseed smoothie

      Reply
    32. Kristien D. says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:14 pm

      The tropical green is closest to my favorite that I make. Just add strawberries and yogurt! Yummy!

      Reply
    33. Deborah W. says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      I love a good strawberry- banana smoothie.

      Reply
    34. Nicki Deitrick says

      August 31, 2016 at 9:52 pm

      Strawberry Banana or Orange Creamsicle are my favorite smoothies

      Reply
    35. Cindy Kong says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      I love peach mango spinach smoothies

      Reply
    36. Jamie says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:21 pm

      Chocolate PB Banana!

      Reply
    37. Jenny B says

      August 31, 2016 at 10:30 pm

      Tropical Green Smoothie is wonderful! Love the mix of pineapple and spinach because you can't taste the spinach.

      Reply
    38. Devon F says

      August 31, 2016 at 11:04 pm

      My fave would be the Strawberry Banana smoothie!

      Reply
    39. stephanie landeros says

      August 31, 2016 at 11:32 pm

      The super day-starter smoothie is my favorite recipe.

      Reply
    40. Melinda Berlin says

      September 01, 2016 at 8:21 am

      Strawberry Banana Smoothie with a twist! Cooked sweet potatoes cubed & frozen also make a great additive in smoothies 😉

      Reply
    41. Jaime says

      September 01, 2016 at 8:24 am

      Super day starter smoothie!

      Reply
    42. Amanda Wilson says

      September 01, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Strawberry, I would love to win I am trying to lose weight and this would be great not just for me but my whole family we all need to eat better thanks

      Reply
    43. Shelly Davis says

      September 01, 2016 at 11:53 am

      My favorite type of smoothie is Blueberry with frozen vanilla yogurt and almond milk!! Yum!!

      Reply
    44. Carol Kelley says

      September 01, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I love blueberry smoothies.

      Reply
    45. Debbie Welchert says

      September 01, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      The Strawberry Banana Smoothie with a Twist is my favorite recipe.

      Reply
    46. Alicia C says

      September 01, 2016 at 5:26 pm

      The super day starter smoothie sounds delicious! I might add some leafy greens as a quick way to get more veggies in my meal.

      Reply
    47. Jennifer McWethy says

      September 01, 2016 at 10:47 pm

      I like a smoothie with almond milk, greek yogurt, banana, strawberry, blueberry, and chia seeds.

      Reply
    48. Amanda DeRosa says

      September 02, 2016 at 2:25 pm

      So excited to make smoothies for my 3 & 1 year old boys!!

      Reply
    49. Jerry Marquardt says

      September 02, 2016 at 2:33 pm

      My personal favorite smoothie is very nutritious. Take 1 can, add 1&half parts ice to shred, and blend it!! add 1/3 cup 7-up after ice is started jumbling so it keeps some fizz. Perfect, and delicious!

      Reply
      • Jerry Marquardt says

        September 02, 2016 at 2:35 pm

        Can of cranberry sauce!! Sorry typing too fast.

        Reply
    50. Lisa K says

      September 02, 2016 at 6:28 pm

      I love watermelon lemonade smoothies. I take a small watermelon, chunk it up, add a lemon, and blend. My kids love it when I freeze the smoothie into popsicles too!

      Reply
    51. Lisa Garland says

      September 02, 2016 at 11:39 pm

      I make a simple smoothie with almond milk, protein powder, banana and natural peanut butter.

      Reply
    52. Kimberly Stoessel says

      September 03, 2016 at 12:10 am

      We love mixed berry smoothies with yogurt and banana. I have a smoothie book,that I want to try more recipes from. I would love something that could handle vegetables like carrots or fruits like apples.

      Reply
    53. Sarah Hayes says

      September 03, 2016 at 8:43 am

      I like the super day started smoothie!! that looks great

      Reply
    54. MMAH says

      September 03, 2016 at 9:03 am

      I love anything with lots of berries & greens! Yum!

      Reply
    55. Mia says

      September 03, 2016 at 5:16 pm

      I like greek yogurt with any kind of berry and some orange juice.

      Reply
    56. DENISE LOW says

      September 05, 2016 at 10:36 am

      I love making strawberry and banana smoothies. That's my favorite.

      Reply
    57. Jo-Ann Brightman says

      September 05, 2016 at 4:18 pm

      I love a smoothie with strawberries, pineapple and spinach

      Reply
    58. Emily M says

      September 05, 2016 at 9:02 pm

      Love strawberry orange. Usually use 1 cup vanilla greek yogurt, 1 cup frozen strawberries, splash of orange juice and top it off with water. So nummy 🙂

      Reply
    59. Natalie newnum says

      September 05, 2016 at 9:06 pm

      Strawberry banana

      Reply
    60. Kathleen Manning says

      September 05, 2016 at 9:07 pm

      I love strawberry banana smoothies!!

      Reply
    61. Ariana Gomez says

      September 05, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Guava, some ice splenda and ready for the morning try guava with milk love it

      Reply
    62. Jessica Church says

      September 05, 2016 at 9:48 pm

      I love chocolate banana smoothies

      Reply
    63. Leticia says

      September 05, 2016 at 11:47 pm

      I love strawberry with banana and blueberries! Delicious!

      Reply
    64. Staci Morton says

      September 05, 2016 at 11:53 pm

      I probably like strawberry banana smoothies the best, though I've never added carrots before. It looks good, I'll have to try it out!

      Reply
    65. Jackie Fitzpatrick says

      September 06, 2016 at 10:49 am

      My favorite smoothie includes berries, protein, and spinach!

      Reply
    66. Kathryn F. says

      September 06, 2016 at 11:48 am

      I love my Vegan Chocolate Shakeology! I use 1 cup almond milk, 1/2 a frozen banana, cinnamon, splash of vanilla and 1 tsp peanut butter! ?

      Reply
    67. Kayla n says

      September 06, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Strawberry and mango. Always refreshing with coconut water

      Reply
    68. Kat Meller says

      September 06, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      the Strawberry Banana Smoothie sounds interesting with those carrots.

      Reply
    69. Tara L says

      September 06, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      I liked the Strawberry Banana with a twist!

      Reply
    70. amanda lea says

      September 06, 2016 at 5:55 pm

      Digging the super day starter smoothie. I love avocados!

      Reply
    71. M. K. says

      September 07, 2016 at 10:37 am

      As a single Mom this would really be a HUGE help for my family. Thanks for the chance at winning!

      Reply
    72. yadira pelkey says

      September 07, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      strawberry banana

      Reply
    73. Debbie Briner says

      September 07, 2016 at 7:02 pm

      Don't like smoothies unless you consider a milk shake a smoothie.

      Reply
    74. Sarah B says

      September 07, 2016 at 9:41 pm

      Strawberry banana sounds good. I always have strawberries and bananas around.

      Reply
    75. Natalie says

      September 08, 2016 at 2:37 pm

      My favorite would have to be the strawberry banana smoothie!

      Reply
    76. Hannah Avery says

      September 09, 2016 at 10:28 am

      the strawberry banana with carrots sounds good!

      Reply
    77. Gina H. says

      September 10, 2016 at 3:30 am

      Yogurt, berries & banana.

      Reply
    78. Theresa Jenkins says

      September 11, 2016 at 1:32 am

      I would say strawberry and banana for my FAV

      Reply
    79. Lori Williams says

      September 11, 2016 at 2:26 pm

      My favorite smoothie is frozen pineapples with coconut milk!! So delicious and refreshing!!

      Reply
    80. Talia says

      September 11, 2016 at 3:17 pm

      I like smoothies with a peach strawberry combo. But no bananas! Blech! You can thicken up a smoothie with a pitted date or two if anyone else hates bananas as I do.

      Reply
    81. Alli says

      September 11, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, yogurt, yummmm!

      Reply
    82. Kriti says

      September 12, 2016 at 10:31 am

      I hope I can get this...looks awesome for the new me I'm envisioning with smoothies.

      Reply
    83. Peggy Johnson says

      September 13, 2016 at 7:57 am

      I like strawberry banana smoothies and sometimes I switch to chocolate banana smoothies

      Reply
    84. Rust says

      September 13, 2016 at 12:08 pm

      I love blueberries, bananas and a chocolate flavored protein powder.

      Reply
    85. Sarah Mayer says

      September 13, 2016 at 12:14 pm

      Orange, banana, strawberry, greek yogurt and flaxseed.

      Reply
    86. Birdiebee says

      September 13, 2016 at 9:49 pm

      I love fruit smoothies with my favorite being a Montana Huckleberry smoothie.

      Reply
    87. gloria patterson says

      March 07, 2017 at 10:58 am

      I have the auto-iQ and love smoothies

      Enjoyed reading here and getting more ideas on what to add to my smoothie. The one thing I do i buy a bag of spinach and freeze in zip lock bag. This way I always have spinach to add to a smoothie if I want to

      Reply
    88. ellen beck says

      April 16, 2017 at 1:06 pm

      My Ninja bit the bullet about a month ago. I mess it, I always liked to have bananas and then add a vegatable of some sort ans a bit of mil. I throw in whatever we have around really.

      Reply
    89. Teresa Organ says

      February 10, 2019 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you so much for these simple smoothie recipes, they look so yummy!!

      Reply

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