Our 10 Favorite Fall Smoothies That Are Healthy and Delicious!
Fall smoothies can be good for breakfast or snacking, and they give you a great way to pack in vegetables and fruits.
Pumpkins, apples, carrots — the festive colors and flavors are so fun, while also being wonderfully good for you.
These fall smoothie recipes have everything you need, whether you’re looking for a warm smoothie, a pumpkin pie smoothie, or something chocolaty.
In this article:
- Warm Apple Smoothie
- Green Pumpkin Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pick-Me-Up
- Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
- Hot Pink Smoothie
- Carrot Smoothie
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Bumble Berry Pie Smoothie
- Almond Smoothie
- Velvety Chocolate Green Smoothie
1. Warm Apple Smoothie
Have you ever had a warm smoothie before?
It can be quite delightful, with cinnamon and other “warm” spices. I love it when things don’t just taste good, but they really are good for you, too.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 apples cored and chopped
- 1 small handful baby spinach
- 3-4 dates pitted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup walnuts, almonds, or pecans
- 1 cup warmed water
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
2. Green Pumpkin Smoothie
The dash of cinnamon combines with the oats, pumpkin seeds, and pumpkin puree to create a fall festival of flavors — while the other ingredients add enough nutrition that you won’t feel guilty making it again and again.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup ice
- 3 handfuls spinach
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 carrot
- ½ avocado
- 1 banana
- ¼ cup oats
- 4 pitted dates
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- A dash of cinnamon
- 1 scoop GreenSmoothieGirl vanilla protein powder
Get the full fall smoothie recipe and how-to video here.
Tip: You can make your own almond milk.
3. Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pick-Me-Up Smoothie
I know I’m not faultless in finding comfort in food when things go wrong. My Peanut Butter Pumpkin Pick-Me-Up Smoothie recipe has served me well in both happy and sad times.
The trick is to find one that you don’t feel guilty about afterward. And maybe even find comfort in knowing you’re doing something wonderful for your body, in addition to the needed mental soothing. How about trick-AND-treat?
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 scoop GreenSmoothieGirl chocolate protein powder
- 1 tbsp hemp seeds
- hazelnut Stevia to taste
- 1-2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 1 1/2 cups coconut water
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
4. Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie
Are you experiencing pain in your joints or limbs because of the cooler weather? What about swelling? Well, worry no more!
This Anti-Inflammatory Smoothie can relieve you of pain and inflammation.
INGREDIENTS
- 12 raw almonds, soaked overnight and drained
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 fresh or frozen banana
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
5. Hot Pink Smoothie
I drink my Hot Pink Smoothie all year round. It features root vegetables, which have immune-boosting carotenoid antioxidants, which are perfect for the flu season.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cup coconut water
- Optional: “ferment” it overnight on the counter with water kefir grains, strain, and replace with new coconut water for the following morning
- 1/4 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 2-4 large dates pitted
- 1 whole large carrot cut in chunks
- 1 golf ball sized raw beet peeled
- 1-2 tsp organic vanilla
- 12 whole large strawberries or blueberries
Get the full fall smoothie recipe and a how-to video here.
6. Carrot Smoothie
For an extra boost, use carrots fresh from your autumn harvest.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1 scoop GreenSmoothieGirl Vanilla Protein
- 1 cup almond milk
- dash cinnamon
- dash nutmeg
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
Tip: You can make your own almond milk with fresh, better-than-store-bought nuts from our Fall Group Buy, going on now!
7. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
Here’s a pumpkin pie smoothie that’s a beautiful warm color. Pumpkin pie is a holiday classic. And this recipe makes it healthy and accessible for the health-conscious holiday-er.
So gather ’round your loved ones and share this delicious take on pumpkin pie for the festive season.
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup pumpkin purée
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
Tip: You can make your own almond milk with fresh, better-than-store-bought nuts from our Fall Group Buy, going on now!
8. Bumble Berry Pie Smoothie
A sweet yet healthy smoothie with assorted berries, rhubarb, and maple syrup for your dessert rather than a rather unhealthy pie option after your holiday dinner.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 cup cut up rhubarb
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/2 apple
- 1/2 pear
- 1 handful spinach or red swiss chard
- 1 tsp maple syrup for sweetening, if desired
Get the full fall smoothie recipe here.
9. Almond Smoothie
The berries and nuts combine to give you a delightful taste of autumn.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/2 cup ice
- 1/2 cup berries fresh or frozen
- 3 large handfuls spinach
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 2 tbsp GreenSmoothieGirl Sprouted Flax or Tri-Omega
- 1 - 2 servings GreenSmoothieGirl Protein Powder
Get the full fall smoothie recipe and how-to video here.
Tip: You can make your own almond milk.
10. Velvety Chocolate Green Smoothie
If you’re serving the Velvety Chocolate Green Smoothie, I bet you your guests will come for the chocolate but stay for the beet benefits.
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in beta carotene — like carrots, apricots, sweet potatoes, and yes, beets — can color your skin to mimic a tan even in the cold months!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup ice
- 3 large chard leaves
- 1 beet
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 4 pitted dates
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (Organic Superfood Complete Protein Meal in Chocolate or Grass Fed Bone Broth Protein in Chocolate Shake)
Get the full fall recipe and hot-to video here.
I hope you and your family enjoy these warm fall smoothies to bring a festive delight to the cooler weather!
Robyn Openshaw, MSW, is the bestselling author of The Green Smoothies Diet, 12 Steps to Whole Foods, and 2017’s #1 Amazon Bestseller and USA Today Bestseller, Vibe. Learn more about how to make the journey painless, from the nutrient-scarce Standard American Diet, to a whole-foods diet, in her free video masterclass 12 Steps to Whole Foods.
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