By UBCO Food Services Staff
Smoothies can make a very healthy breakfast—it’s all about the ingredients and keeping reasonable portions. When following these parameters, it is okay to have a smoothie for breakfast everyday.Super healthy breakfast smoothies are quick and easy to make, and of course, they are delicious too!When looking for a healthy breakfast smoothie, try to find one that’s low in sugar and high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats so you stay full for longer.
Get creative with ingredients
- Healthy fats like nut butter, coconut milk, chia seeds or avocado will add creaminess, and help keep you full.
- Protein powder, Greek yogurt and dry rolled oats are easy ways to add protein to your breakfast.
- Add healthy, fibre-rich foods like spinach, chia seeds, shredded coconut or berries.
- Sweeten your smoothies with fresh or frozen fruit, or
- Up your flavour game with vanilla, cinnamon, honey, maple syrup or dates.
Save time by making ahead
- You can make most smoothies the night before. Store blended smoothies in an air-tight jar in the fridge, or freeze, and allow to thaw overnight in the fridge.
1. Peanut Butter and Oatmeal

Suggested Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup natural peanut butter or WOW! Butter
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 12 ice cubes
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Blend the rolled oats into a flour-like texture.
- Add in everything else and blend.
- Serve and enjoy or freeze for healthy smoothies throughout the week!
Experiment with flavours by adding one of these extra ingredients:
- Dollop of Nutella
- Handful of frozen bananas
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp kosher salt
2. Chocolate Banana

Suggested Ingredients
For the chocolate portion
- 1 frozen medium banana (tips for freezing banana here)
- 1/4 cup chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- pinch of sea salt
- Optional: Slices of fresh banana or strawberry
For the banana portion
- 1 frozen medium banana
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 cup frozen strawberries (tips for freezing berries here)
Instructions
For the Chocolate portion
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Then, turn to high and process for 60 seconds or until smooth.
For the Banana portion
- Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender.
- Then, turn to high and process for 60 seconds or until smooth.
Pour banana smoothie into half of a glass, then add with the chocolate smoothie. Top with sliced bananas or strawberries.
3. Blueberry Avocado Spinach

Suggested Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 ripe medium banana, sliced
- ½ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ½ ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
- 2 cups frozen blueberrries
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp of nut butter
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in your blender in the order listed: almond milk, spinach, banana, avocado, blueberries, flaxseed meal, and nut butter.
- Blend until smooth. If you'd like a thicker smoothie, add a small handful of ice. For a thinner smoothie, add a bit more almond milk. Enjoy immediately.
4. Coffee, Oat and Maple

Suggested Ingredients
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup chilled cold-brewed coffee
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 banana, sliced
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Combine warm milk and oats in a small bowl. Let stand until oats begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Step 2
- Place oats mixture, coffee, syrup, banana, and ice in a blender; process until smooth, about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
Experiment with flavours by adding one of these extra ingredients:
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Dollop of peanut butter
- Top with whipped cream
5. Pina Colada

Suggested Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana, cut into pieces
- ½ cup almond milk
- ½ can coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until desired consistency.
Experiment with flavours by adding one of these extra ingredients:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- Frozen mango slices
6. PB&J

Suggested Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries (or combo of both)
- 1 banana
- 1/4 cup natural peanut peanut butter (plus a bit more for garnish)
- 1 cup whole milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tbsp fresh strawberries or raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Combine frozen strawberries, banana, peanut butter and milk in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses and garnish with peanut butter and fresh berries.
Experiment with flavours by adding one of these extra ingredients:
- 1 scoop of protein powder
- 1 soft Medjool date, pitted