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Best Dessert Smoothie Recipes

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Dessert smoothies that are actually healthy for you? Sweet! (See what we just did right there?)

From treats to get your sugar fix to thought out recipes that pack lots of protein and nutrition without the calories for a weight loss diet, you’ll be sure to find a delightful smoothie treat to drink for breakfast or anytime of day.

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  • Tips to make healthy dessert smoothies
  • Dessert smoothie recipes
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Tips to make healthy dessert smoothies

No really, you can have dessert smoothies that are actually good for your body!

By substituting decadent ingredients with healthy versions that still give you the taste you’re looking for, you can have a dessert shake for breakfast without feeling guilty about it. Yum!

Healthier ingredient substitutions:

  • Ice cream or frozen yogurt → Greek yogurt or banana
  • Whole milk → skim milk, non-dairy alternatives like soymilk* or almond milk*

Extra nutrition:

  • Thicker smoothies → old-fashioned oats* or banana
  • For extra protein → protein powder*, chia seeds*, flaxseed*
  • Other nutrients → leafy green veggies
  • For additional flavoring → raw honey*, stevia sweetener*, medjool dates*, cinnamon*

Dessert smoothie recipes

Vanilla milkshake

Add protein powder and walnuts for a protein shake that will charge you in the morning. (via Delicious Made Easy)

Chocolate

A paleo and Whole30 friendly smoothie that incorporates some spinach. (via Finished with Salt)

Orange creamsicle

A high vitamin-C drink that includes refreshing coconut water. (via Live Eat Learn)

Peanut butter banana

A simple smoothie recipe for kids and adults that is packed with protein from good old fashioned oats. (via Chocolate Covered Katie)

Snickerdoodle

A date smoothie with cauliflower and tahini. (via Ambitious Kitchen)

Strawberry shortcake

A vegan strawberry smoothie without banana that still tastes super delicious. (via Vegan Inspired)

Avocado

Another chocolate smoothie, this time with stevia to make it a keto-friendly chocolate dessert recipe. (via Detoxinista)

Pina colada

Pineapples, coconut milk, and banana are all that are needed to make this yummy tropical treat that’s a perfect summer delight. (via Gather for Bread)

Snickers

This sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan smoothie is packed with protein too. (via Desserts with Benefits)

Oatmeal raisin

A delicious post-workout treat with rolled oats, cashew butter, and raisins. (via Kale Junkie)

Cotton candy

The beautiful contrasting colors come from raspberries and blue spirulina powder. (via Plantiful Bakery)

Pumpkin pie

Combine Greek yogurt and skim or almond milk with a few other ingredients to get a skinny pumpkin bread in shake form. (via Instrupix)

Banana split

Complete with chocolate, nut butter, whipped cream and a cherry on top. (via Minimalist Baker)

Carrot cake

With shredded carrots, coconut milk, maple syrup, and spices. (via Loving it Vegan)

Nutella

Can you really say "no" to this chocolate hazelnut smoothie? Learn how to make your own Nutella without much sugar or calories so this can be a go-to breakfast. (via Hungry Healthy Happy)

Apple pie

Another great fall dessert smoothie that’s lighter than apple bread, with the nice added touch of honey. (via Fresh April Flours)

Neopolitan

Classic chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry flavors using whole ingredients. (via Vegetafull)

Lemon cheesecake

You can’t go wrong with this super healthy dessert smoothie, with surprising ingredients like turmeric and apple cider vinegar. (via A Virtual Vegan)

Gingerbread

Especially great during the holidays, this smoothie with maple syrup that has the sweet aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves. (via Celebrating Sweets)

Mint chocolate

A healthy version of McDonald's shamrock shake, which includes avocado, spinach, and shaved dark chocolate. (via Well Plated)

Cookies and cream

This light Oreo milkshake uses banana and Greek yogurt. (via Grandbaby Cakes)

Black forest

A decadent chocolate cherry treat with dates, honey, oats, chia seeds, and some greens. (via The Chunky Chef)

Cookie dough smoothie bowl

This Cookie Monster-inspired smoothie bowl gets its blue hue from spirulina powder. More surprising, the cookie dough’s got chickpeas! (via Veggiekins)

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Conclusion

As these healthy dessert smoothie recipes prove, desserts don't have to make you feel guilty. Try these delicious recipes and have your dessert for breakfast!

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