A round-up of 20 Paleo and Whole30 smoothies that use whole food ingredients, including fruit and healthy fats, for an afternoon snack or to kick-start your day!
I don’t know about you, but I can never have too many smoothie recipes! Smoothies are a great way to squeeze more raw foods into your diet in a fast and portable meal. I love them for breakfast or lunch when I don’t have time to prepare a meal. They are easy, tasty, and full of great nutrients that our bodies crave. For a protein boost, add a scoop of your favorite Paleo-friendly protein powder or collagen powder to the recipe. You don’t have to follow a Paleo or Whole30 diet to love and enjoy these nutritious recipes!
What Makes A Smoothie Paleo?
Paleo and Whole30 smoothies use dairy alternatives, like nut milk and coconut milk. They are a great option for smoothie lovers with lactose intolerance who have digestive issues when consuming dairy products.
Paleo smoothies include a healthy fat source from avocados, almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, avocados, coconut milk, and chia seeds.
They are sweetened with unrefined natural sweeteners like raw honey, real grade B maple syrup, stevia, dates and date sugar, coconut sugar, monk sugar, and natural sugars found in fruit.
The Whole30 diet was designed as an elimination diet for figuring out food sensitivities and aiding weight loss. The principals are very similar to a Paleo diet, except the Whole30 plan is only meant to be run for 30 days. You stick to whole food sources and avoid any added sweeteners, even if they are natural sugars. Smoothies that are Whole30 approved are sweetened with only fruit or fruit juice. If you are looking for more specifics on the Whole30 plan, you can check out the official Whole30 guide for more details.
Recipes
Coconut Banana Smoothie
A healthy breakfast smoothie with bananas, coconut cream, and chia seeds for superfood energy!
A mango smoothie without sugar that’s ultra-creamy, sweet, and dairy-free. A perfect breakfast to start a healthy day, post-workout energizing drink, or anytime snack.
Looking for a healthy chocolate smoothie? This Spinach Nutella Smoothie recipe is packed with leafy greens, fruit, and uses a Paleo-friendly Nutella substitute.
This fruit-sweetened and healthy paleo blueberry smoothie is vegan, grain-free, and gluten-free, with a little added lemon and vanilla for extra flavor.
Pineapple and Avocado Smoothie might sound like an unusual combo but it works! The tanginess of the pineapple is beautifully complemented by the creaminess of the avocado.
Strawberry Banana Coconut Milk Smoothie by Cupcakes and Kale Chips
This easy Coconut Strawberry Banana Smoothie is so sweet and satisfying. You only need three ingredients to blend up this ultra-creamy treat, though feel free to add your favorite superfood mix-ins to make it even more wholesome and nutritious.
This Banana Coffee Smoothie recipe is made with leftover coffee or Cold Brew, almond butter, and coconut milk. It’s a healthy smoothie recipe you’ll come back to time and time again, because it is SO DELICIOUS, plus it’s Gluten-Free, Paleo, and Vegan!
Banana Celery Blueberry Detox Smoothie from Sweet Rustic Bakes
Start your day with a sweet and fresh banana, celery, blueberry detox smoothie. This Whole30 friendly smoothie tastes bright, sweet and is perfect for busy mornings on the go.
Paleo Tropical Green Smoothie from Nyssa’s Kitchen
This tropical green smoothie is made with nutrient-dense kale, green apple, pineapple, ginger, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Besides being super tasty it is also 100% gluten-free, vegan, Whole30 compatible, paleo-friendly, and naturally sweetened.
A refreshing cantaloupe-ginger smoothie that is wonderfully satisfying, dairy-free, and full of healthy nutrients! Enjoy for breakfast, or as a pick-me-up snack!
The easiest Matcha Smoothie Recipe made with just 5 ingredients!! This lush Green Tea Smoothie is thick, creamy and makes a great energy-boosting breakfast or snack.
Pineapple Spinach Smoothie from Caramel and Cashews
This refreshing pineapple smoothie is so delicious plus it’s refined sugar-free with only 5 ingredients! With only whole foods, It’s the perfect pick-me-up for breakfast or a snack plus it makes incredible popsicles!
Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!
Hi, I'm Amee and I'm completely obsessed with all things fitness, recipe makeovers, and creating tasty, time-saving, recipes. Born and raised in South Carolina, I have a deep love for southern food culture. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, Cancer Exercise Specialist, recipe developer, and freelance content creator. I believe that anyone can be an amazing home cook, and there's nothing better than family time around the table!
4 Comments
Amee,
What can I use in place of the banana. I love bananas, but am allergic.
Thank you,
Amee,
What can I use in place of the banana. I love bananas, but am allergic.
Thank you,
Hi Teresa! The bananas serve as a natural sweetener. You can substitute bananas for dates, or another frozen fruit that you love.
Thanks so much for including my recipe! There are so many delicious smoothies here that I need to try!
You’re welcome! Thanks for sharing!