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Published: July 2, 2018 Last Modified: March 20, 2019 By Sara 42 Comments

Frozen Fruit Smoothie

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This frozen fruit smoothie is an icy blend of apple juice and frozen blueberries, cherries, raspberries and mango. An easy nutrient packed drink that’s perfect for a hot day.

I make frozen fruit smoothies at least once a week – they’re delicious, healthy and the perfect way to use up all those odds and ends of fruit in my freezer!

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A glass of frozen fruit smoothie in crushed ice, garnished with berries and mint.

I don’t know about you, but here in California it’s been hot, hot, hot! I whipped up some of these frozen fruit smoothies for my kids to ward off the heat. They’re a quick and easy snack, and full of icy cold fruit to help keep you cool.

HOW DO YOU MAKE A FROZEN FRUIT SMOOTHIE?

I personally have a blender meant just for smoothies but it’s not necessary; any blending machine will work. Toss your blend of frozen fruit, juice, and Greek yogurt into the blender and mix until smooth. I chose to use blueberries, cherries, raspberries, and mango for a tart, yet sweet, blend of fruits.

A blender full of frozen fruit, juice and yogurt.

This recipe makes two servings but can easily be adjusted to make only one serving, or more servings, whatever you desire. Simply cut the recipe in half for one serving. If you double the amount of ingredients called for, remember that it will bump it to four servings since this is enough to make two servings. Each serving is around 16 ounces each.

Frozen fruit smoothie in a blender.

There are a lot of great juices out there that would work well in your fruit smoothie. I typically use apple juice because it’s readily available and a neutral flavor base, but other great options are

  • White grape juice
  • Orange juice
  • Pineapple juice
  • Cranberry juice

You can even use milk, almond milk or coconut milk instead of juice for your smoothie.

I typically use whatever odds and ends of fruit I happen to have in my freezer. You can really mix and match however you like here, just use the same quantity of the fruits listed in the recipe. Some other great fruit options to use are

  • Banana
  • Pineapple
  • Peaches
  • Strawberries

A glass of frozen fruit smoothie with a straw, topped with raspberries, blueberries and mint.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF A FROZEN FRUIT SMOOTHIE?

Although smoothies are sweet, making it seem like they’re a treat more than a health benefit, they actually full of nutrients. A fruit smoothie contains large amounts of folate. vitamin C, and potassium. Most fruits are a great source for these nutrients and one fruit smoothie can contain up to 2-3 servings of fruit. The Greek yogurt also adds a good dose of protein, which help keep you full for longer.

DOES THE FRUIT NEED TO BE FROZEN IN A FRUIT SMOOTHIE?

If you want to make a frozen fruit smoothie and don’t have any frozen fruit on hand, add ice to your mixture. If you don’t add frozen fruit or ice, your smoothie won’t be thick and frosty. If you don’t mind this, then you’ll be fine to continue. I highly recommend using frozen fruit because it tends to blend better than straight ice. It’s not pleasant to bite down on chunks of ice in a smoothie!

Frozen fruit smoothies on a bed of ice with blueberries and raspberries.

This fruit smoothie recipe is so easy that we make them most days during the hot weather. You won’t hear me complaining. They’re a lot healthier than ice cream and if making them keeps the want for ice cream at bay, I’m all for it!

MORE FROZEN FRUIT RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE

  • Raspberry Smoothie
  • Mixed Berry Smoothie
  • Tropical Smoothie
  • Pineapple Coconut Smoothie
  • Sparkling Raspberry Pineapple Freeze
A glass of frozen fruit smoothie in crushed ice, garnished with berries and mint.
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Frozen Fruit Smoothie

This frozen fruit smoothie is an icy blend of apple juice and frozen blueberries, cherries, raspberries and mango. An easy nutrient packed drink that's perfect for a hot day.
Course Drink
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 201kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 2 cups assorted frozen fruit I used cherries, raspberries, blueberries and mango
  • 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • additional fruit and/or mint sprigs for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Place the juice, fruit and yogurt in a blender.
  • Blend until completely smooth.
  • Pour into 2 glasses. Garnish with additional fruit and mint sprigs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 8g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 34mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 80IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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    Comments

    1. Marlyn says

      October 15, 2021 at 9:50 am

      Just wondering if I can freeze this recipe. I’m the only one here that would yes it. Thanks

      Reply
      • Sara says

        October 15, 2021 at 10:49 am

        Yes that’s fine!

        Reply
    2. Carise says

      March 1, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      Sara; Your Receipe is DELIGHTFUL & So EASY!!!
      I came back to Your Site to see if I could FIND a Substitute Juice; being that I’m ALL OUT of APPLE JUICE…. Sure Enough You have Alternative Juices Listed !!!
      THANK YOU;
      CARISE 🧙🏻‍♀️🌟💫✨

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      February 23, 2021 at 4:14 pm

      5 stars
      What a delicious smoothie! I love that beautiful color and the texture looks perfect and so refreshing.

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth A. Barnes says

      January 23, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Thank you from a senior (over 80) ..

      Reply
    5. sonia says

      January 11, 2021 at 5:32 pm

      The smoothie is looking delicious and creamy. It is one of my favorite breakfast recipes.

      Reply
    6. John mcnamara says

      June 17, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I make a lot of frozen fruit smoothies for myself and the kids. There is always a different mix of glass sizes wanted and I tended to always make too much and they don’t keep well. I now just put all the ingredients in each of the cups and fill in with the liquid to account for the air space. Then dump them into the ninja blender. It always results in exactly full cups and no waste.
      Also I like the ninja so much better than my old bottom blade blender that used to take forever.

      Reply
    7. Darren says

      June 5, 2020 at 7:01 am

      5 stars
      I just recently bought a nutribullet. I used this as my first smoothie recipe and it tastes exactly like the one I always get from a smoothie shop! I used apple juice, mixed frozen berries, chia seeds and Greek yogurt and it tastes amazing!

      Reply
    8. Robin L Williams says

      April 30, 2020 at 9:59 pm

      How about using a scoop of protein powder to replace the yogurt? I have a plant based vanilla protein powder

      Reply
      • Sara says

        May 1, 2020 at 12:05 pm

        That should be fine!

        Reply
    9. Esther says

      April 23, 2020 at 10:21 am

      5 stars
      Just made this with what I had on hand: oat milk, greek yogurt, and frozen blueberries & raspberries. I only used 1/2 cup of the yogurt. Turned out really tasty! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    10. B says

      April 6, 2020 at 10:43 am

      Tad bit too much yogurt for me so I added extra fruit and juice to counterbalance. I did Apple and pineapple juice, as well as frozen pineapple and raspberry and it was delicious. Thank you !

      Reply
    11. Cindy says

      April 5, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      5 stars
      Now I use almond milk when I make this so my husband will also enjoy it! Tasty!

      Reply
    12. Danyelle says

      April 5, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is so good! Instead of apple juice I used cran-pomegranate juice, and my frozen fruits were blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.

      Reply
    13. Lynette says

      March 21, 2020 at 11:22 am

      5 stars
      I tried this it was sooo good so I recommend you to try this

      Reply
    14. Karen says

      January 13, 2020 at 9:53 am

      What kind of blender do you use?

      Reply
      • Sara says

        January 13, 2020 at 8:13 pm

        I have a Braun blender.

        Reply
        • Kelly G. says

          May 31, 2020 at 9:46 am

          Just made this for my family and we all loved it. I used a mix of assorted frozen fruit , fresh blackberries and fresh blueberries. Greek lactose free yogurt, half A.J. / half O.J. turned out fantastic. Thank you for this recipe.

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