Beyond Berry Blends: 17 Savory Smoothies That Actually Rock Your Taste Buds 😲
Okay, let’s be real—are you secretly over the same ol’ berry-banana sludge? 🙋♀️ We get it. Sometimes you crave something that doesn’t taste like liquid candy. That’s where savory smoothies swoop in like flavor superheroes. Forget everything you thought smoothies had to be. These 17 game-changers blend greens, spices, and even veggies like roasted beets or tomatoes into legit delicious sips. Ready to break up with sweetness? Let’s blend outside the box.
🔥 Roasted Beet and Ginger Energy Booster
Earth meets zing in this vibrant powerhouse.
Picture this: sweet roasted beets high-fiving spicy ginger in your blender. It’s like a wellness shot, but actually enjoyable. Perfect for mornings when coffee just won’t cut it.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 medium roasted beets (peeled, chopped)
- 1 frozen banana
- 1-inch fresh ginger (peeled—trust me)
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Ice (if you like it frosty)
How to Make It:
- Dump beets, banana, ginger, and milk into your blender.
- Sweeten? Add honey. Boost? Toss in chia seeds.
- Blitz until creamy. Ice = instant texture upgrade.
- Chug. Feel alive. Repeat.
🌿 Savory Green Pea and Mint Medley
Your taste buds will do a happy dance.
This isn’t your grandma’s pea soup. It’s bright, herby, and tastes like spring in a glass. Bonus: it takes 3 minutes flat.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 cups green peas (frozen = easier)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- Salt + pepper (don’t skip this!)
How to Make It:
- Blend peas, mint, milk, oil, and lemon juice.
- Season like a boss. Taste. Adjust.
- Too thick? Splash in more milk.
- Pour. Sip. Feel absurdly refreshed.
🌶️ Spicy Mango and Jalapeño Fusion
Sweet heat that’ll wake you up better than an alarm clock.
Mango’s tropical sweetness + jalapeño’s kick = a smoothie with personality. Great for brunch or when you need a mood boost.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ripe mango (chopped)
- ½ jalapeño (seeds removed—unless you’re brave)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 tsp honey/agave (optional)
- Ice (mandatory)
How to Make It:
- Blend mango, jalapeño, coconut milk, and lime juice.
- Too spicy? Honey’s your BFF here.
- Ice it. Blend again.
- Pour. Garnish with mint. Mic drop.
🥑 Creamy Avocado and Spinach Delight
Like guac’s smoothie cousin. But healthier.
Silky, rich, and packed with good fats. This is how you eat salad without chewing.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds (optional)
How to Make It:
- Scoop avocado. Toss in blender with spinach, banana, milk.
- Sweeten? Add honey. Protein? Chia seeds.
- Blend ’til velvety. Add milk if it’s too thicc.
- Drink. Feel smug about your life choices.
🥕 Zesty Carrot and Orange Refreshment
Sunshine in a glass. No passport needed.
Carrots aren’t just for rabbits. Blended with orange? Next-level refreshing. Your skin will thank you later.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 medium carrots (peeled, chopped)
- 2 large oranges (peeled, segmented)
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
- Ice (optional)
How to Make It:
- Blend carrots, oranges, banana, and milk.
- Sweet tooth? Drizzle in honey.
- Ice = instant upgrade. Blend.
- Pour. Pretend you’re on a tropical island.
(And hey—we’ve got 12 more savory bangers below. Keep scrolling!)
🍠 Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Comfort
Like a hug for your insides.
Creamy, subtly sweet, and spiced to perfection. This is fall in a glass—year-round.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 medium roasted sweet potato
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- Ice (if you want it chilly)
How to Make It:
- Blend sweet potato, milk, syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and yogurt.
- Too thick? Milk to the rescue.
- Ice? Yes. Blend.
- Pour. Dust with extra cinnamon. Heaven.
🍅 Savory Tomato Basil Blend
Caprese salad, but drinkable. Genius? Yes.
Ripe tomatoes + fresh basil = instant Italian vacation. Serve this chilled, and watch minds explode.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil
- ½ cucumber (peeled, chopped)
- ½ cup veggie broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
How to Make It:
- Wash tomatoes + basil. Chop cucumber.
- Blend everything. Yes, everything.
- Taste. Needs salt? More zing? Adjust.
- Pour over ice. Garnish with basil. Voilà.
🥒 Cucumber Mint Cooler
Spa day in a glass. Without the price tag.
Crisp, cool, and ridiculously refreshing. Drink this when it’s hot, or when you need to feel human again.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 large cucumber (peeled, chopped)
- 1 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- ½ cup water/coconut water
- Ice (duh)
How to Make It:
- Blend cucumber, mint, yogurt, honey, and water.
- Too thick? Splash in more water.
- Ice? Blend. Pour.
- Garnish with mint. Instant zen.
🌶️ Sweet and Spicy Pepper Smoothie
Where sweet bell peppers meet their spicy cousin.
Colorful, vibrant, and packed with vitamin C. This is how you drink your veggies without side-eyeing the glass.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (chopped)
- ½ jalapeño (seeds out!)
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ cup ice
- Mint (garnish)
How to Make It:
- Blend peppers, jalapeño, coconut water, honey, lime juice, and ice.
- Taste. Too wild? Add honey.
- Pour. Mint garnish = fancy points.
🥥 Savory Coconut and Kale Elixir
Creamy meets crunchy in the best way.
Kale haters, prepare to be converted. Coconut milk makes it lush, while garlic powder adds savory oomph.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup kale (stems removed!)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ ripe avocado
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt + pepper
- ½ cup ice
How to Make It:
- Blend kale, coconut milk, avocado, spices, salt, pepper.
- Ice? Blend ’til smooth.
- Taste. Adjust.
- Pour. Pretend it’s a green milkshake. (It’s not.)
🎃 Savory Pumpkin and Sage Blend
Pumpkin spice’s sophisticated cousin.
Creamy, earthy, and subtly spiced. This isn’t a PSL—it’s better. Pro tip: amazing with a sprinkle of black pepper.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
- Salt + pepper
- Ice (optional)
How to Make It:
- Blend pumpkin, milk, spices, sage.
- Sweeten? Add honey. Season? Salt + pepper.
- Ice? Blend.
- Pour. Channel cozy autumn vibes.
💪 Chickpea and Tahini Power Smoothie
Hummus’s drinkable soulmate.
Creamy, nutty, and packed with plant protein. This’ll keep you full ’til lunch. No weird aftertaste—promise.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup canned chickpeas (rinsed!)
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp vanilla
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Ice
How to Make It:
- Blend chickpeas, banana, tahini, milk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon.
- Ice? Blend ’til smooth.
- Taste. Adjust sweetness.
- Pour. Top with extra chickpeas if you’re extra.
🌰 Sesame Spinach and Almond Shake
Like a green smoothie went to Asia and came back cool.
Nutty sesame + creamy almonds = next-level umami. Way more exciting than your average green drink.
What You’ll Need:
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup plain yogurt
- ¼ cup soaked almonds
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
- Ice
How to Make It:
- Blend spinach, milk, yogurt, almonds, sesame seeds, banana, honey.
- Ice? Blend.
- Taste. Adjust.
- Pour. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top. Chef’s kiss.
🥦 Broccoli and Apple Crisp Smoothie
Your mom was right—broccoli can be delicious.
Sweet apple balances earthy broccoli. Add cinnamon, and it tastes like a health nut’s apple pie.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 apple (cored, chopped)
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp honey/maple syrup (optional)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- Ice
How to Make It:
- Blend broccoli, apple, banana, milk, honey, cinnamon.
- Ice? Blend.
- Taste. Sweet enough? Adjust.
- Pour. Drink your greens guilt-free.
🥬 Savory Cauliflower and Turmeric Mix
Golden milk meets veggie smoothie.
Creamy, anti-inflammatory, and oddly addictive. Turmeric gives it that glow-from-within vibe.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup cauliflower florets
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 banana
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt + pepper
How to Make It:
- Blend cauliflower, milk, turmeric, banana, oil.
- Season. Blend.
- Taste. Adjust.
- Pour. Feel instantly healthier.
🌿 Herbed Avocado and Lime Elixir
Guacamole’s liquid twin—but brighter.
Zesty lime + creamy avocado + fresh herbs = your new obsession. Drink this when life feels blah.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 cup spinach/kale
- 1 cup coconut water
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro/parsley
- 1 tbsp honey/agave (optional)
- Ice
How to Make It:
- Blend avocado, greens, coconut water, lime juice, herbs.
- Sweeten? Add honey.
- Ice? Blend.
- Pour. Garnish with lime. Perfection.
🌶️ Roasted Red Pepper and Hummus Blend
Like sipping roasted red pepper dip. In the best way.
Smoky, creamy, and ridiculously satisfying. Perfect for when you want something savory now.
What You’ll Need:
- 1 cup roasted red peppers
- ½ cup hummus
- 1 cup veggie broth/water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp cumin
- Salt + pepper
How to Make It:
- Blend peppers, hummus, broth, lemon juice, garlic, cumin.
- Season. Blend.
- Too thick? Add broth.
- Pour. Drizzle with extra hummus. Boom.
🥤 Why Savory Smoothies Deserve a Spot in Your Blender
Let’s recap why these rock:
- No sugar crashes: Bye-bye, 3 p.m. energy dips. 👋
- Sneaky-nutritious: Packed with veggies you’d never eat raw.
- Meal-worthy: Actually fills you up (looking at you, avocado + chickpea blends).
- Taste adventure: Because life’s too short for boring smoothies.
So… ready to ditch the sweetness? Grab your blender and try one today. Start with the Roasted Beet & Ginger or the Spicy Mango Jalapeño—you’ll wonder why you waited so long. Got a fave? Tag us on Insta! 😉
Blend on, flavor rebels. 🥤✨
