Common Ingredients in smoothie Recipes

We researched the most common ingredients in over fifty popular smoothie recipes and found the top 15 ingredients.

The most common ingredient in smoothie dishes is bananas.

The average smoothie recipe has about 6.7 ingredients, with a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 12.

In terms of directions, smoothie recipes have about 1.4 steps on average, ranging from 1 to 4 instructions.

An average smoothie recipe takes about 19 minutes to prepare, ranging from 2 minutes to 12 hours.

Ratios of Common Ingredients in Smoothie

For 1 bananas (81 g), the median and average amounts of other significant ingredients are below. Some ingredients are potential substitutes for others, meaning they almost never exist together in a single smoothie recipe, and are marked below.

Ingredient	Median	Average	% of recipes with bananas	Potential subsitutions
honey	1 teaspoon (7 g)	1.5 teaspoon (10 g)	24%
strawberries	1 cup (152 g)	1.2 cup (183 g)	19%	pineapple lime juice peaches
dates	2 (48 g)	2.4 (59 g)	19%	pineapple lime juice mango peaches
chia	1 tablespoon (28 g)	1.2 tablespoon (34 g)	17%
cinnamon	0.19 teaspoon (0 g)	0.18 teaspoon (0 g)	17%	mint
milk	three quarters of a cup (183 g)	0.93 cup (227 g)	17%	almond milk whole milk kefir coconut milk
vanilla extract	half a teaspoon (2 g)	0.73 teaspoon (3 g)	14%	mint ginger salt
almond milk	1.2 cup (327 g)	1.6 cup (408 g)	14%
spinach	2.1 ounce (58 g)	2.3 ounce (65 g)	12%
mango	1.4 cup (227 g)	1.4 cup (223 g)	10%	dates peaches raspberries

Ingredients by Average Weight in Smoothie

We also found the average content of the significant ingredients by weight in smoothie recipes. This would be: 22% bananas, 15% strawberries, 13% almond milk, 13% milk, 11% pineapple, 9% orange juice, 7% blueberries, 3% dates, 2% honey, 2% chia and 1% lime juice.

Here are the top ingredients, listed in order of popularity.

bananas

Bananas is the most popular ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 40% of smoothie recipes contain bananas.

Peeled and sliced are frequent preparations for bananas in smoothie dishes.

Bananas is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 bananas, 1 medium or half a bananas.

In smoothie recipes that contain bananas, it is on average, 20% by weight.

For smoothie recipes, bananas is frequently used with honey, strawberries, dates, milk and chia.

Potential substitutions for bananas in smoothie:

• orange juice
• lime juice
• lemon juice
• peaches

Also, bananas is not often used with yogurt, mint, ginger, cashews and ginger root.

honey

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is honey. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 20% have honey.

Honey is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, 1 tablespoon or 2 tablespoons.

In smoothie recipes that contain honey, it is on average, 4% by weight.

In recipes for smoothie, honey is often used with bananas, strawberries, whole milk kefir, mint and chia. On the other hand, honey is almost never used with agave nectar, dates, orange juice, almond milk, ginger, coconut milk, cashews, peaches, white sugar and spinach.

milk

Milk is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 20% of smoothie recipes contain milk.

Variations of milk include:

• whole milk kefir: 9% of recipes

Bananas, strawberries, honey, blueberries and cinnamon are commonly used together with milk in smoothie dishes.

Potential substitutions for milk in smoothie:

• almond milk
• whole milk kefir
• coconut milk

Also, milk is not often used with chia, agave nectar, pineapple, orange juice, mint, lime juice, mango, cashews, lemon juice, ginger root, almond extract, peaches, spinach and oats.

chia

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is chia. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 15% have chia.

Soaked is a frequent preparation for chia in smoothie dishes.

Chia is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 tablespoon, half a teaspoon or 1 teaspoon.

In smoothie recipes that contain chia, it is on average, 5% by weight.

For smoothie recipes, chia is frequently used with bananas, coconut milk, mint, honey and yogurt. However, vanilla extract, dates, almond milk, blueberries, mango, almond extract, salt, peaches and raspberries are almost never used together with chia in smoothie dishes.

strawberries

Strawberries is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 15% of smoothie recipes contain strawberries.

Smoothie dishes often call for strawberries to be hulled and heaped.

Strawberries is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 cup or 4 strawberries.

In smoothie recipes that contain strawberries, it is on average, 35% by weight.

In recipes for smoothie, strawberries is often used with bananas, honey, white sugar, vanilla extract and milk.

Potential substitutions for strawberries in smoothie:

• pineapple
• lime juice
• peaches

Also, strawberries is not often used with agave nectar, mint, cinnamon, ginger, ginger root, salt and spinach.

vanilla extract

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is vanilla extract. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 15% have vanilla extract.

Common quantities for vanilla extract in smoothie dishes include half a teaspoon, 2 teaspoons or a quarter teaspoon.

In smoothie recipes that contain vanilla extract, it is on average, 0.5% by weight.

Almond milk, bananas, dates, strawberries and honey are commonly used together with vanilla extract in smoothie dishes.

Potential substitutions for vanilla extract in smoothie:

• mint
• ginger
• salt

Also, vanilla extract is not often used with chia, agave nectar, pineapple, orange juice, lime juice, mango, whole milk kefir, coconut milk, cashews, spinach and raspberries.

agave nectar

Agave nectar is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 15% of smoothie recipes contain agave nectar.

Agave nectar is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 teaspoon, 1.5 teaspoons or 1 tablespoon.

In smoothie recipes that contain agave nectar, it is on average, 1.8% by weight.

For smoothie recipes, agave nectar is frequently used with lime juice, orange juice, bananas, almond extract and chia.

Potential substitutions for agave nectar in smoothie:

• white sugar

Also, agave nectar is not often used with honey, strawberries, vanilla extract, dates, cinnamon, whole milk kefir, salt and raspberries.

pineapple

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is pineapple. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 10% have pineapple.

Smoothie dishes often call for pineapple to be diced, peeled, cored, chopped and heaped.

Pineapple is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 cup, a quarter pineapple or 1.5 cups.

In smoothie recipes that contain pineapple, it is on average, 38% by weight.

In recipes for smoothie, pineapple is often used with orange juice, ginger, chia, agave nectar and bananas.

Potential substitutions for pineapple in smoothie:

• strawberries
• dates
• peaches
• raspberries

Also, pineapple is not often used with vanilla extract, almond milk, cinnamon, whole milk kefir, ginger root, almond extract, salt, white sugar and oats.

dates

Dates is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 10% of smoothie recipes contain dates.

Pitted is a frequent preparation for dates in smoothie dishes.

Common quantities for dates in smoothie dishes include 2 dates, 3 dates or 1 dates.

In smoothie recipes that contain dates, it is on average, 11% by weight.

Bananas, almond milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon and strawberries are commonly used together with dates in smoothie dishes.

Potential substitutions for dates in smoothie:

• pineapple
• lime juice
• mango
• peaches

Also, dates is not often used with honey, chia, agave nectar, yogurt, mint, whole milk kefir, ginger, coconut milk, cashews, ginger root and white sugar.

orange juice

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is orange juice. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 10% have orange juice.

Squeezed is a frequent preparation for orange juice in smoothie dishes.

Orange juice is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of half a cup, 1 cup or a quarter cup.

In smoothie recipes that contain orange juice, it is on average, 34% by weight.

For smoothie recipes, orange juice is frequently used with pineapple, agave nectar, ginger, lime juice and bananas.

Potential substitutions for orange juice in smoothie:

• bananas
• peaches
• raspberries

Also, orange juice is not often used with honey, vanilla extract, mint, whole milk kefir, lemon juice, salt, spinach and oats.

almond milk

Almond milk is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 10% of smoothie recipes contain almond milk.

Almond milk is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 cup, three quarters of a cup or 0.667 cup.

In smoothie recipes that contain almond milk, it is on average, 48% by weight.

In recipes for smoothie, almond milk is often used with vanilla extract, bananas, dates, almond extract and agave nectar. On the other hand, almond milk is almost never used with honey, chia, pineapple, yogurt, mint, lime juice, whole milk kefir, ginger, ginger root, white sugar, spinach and raspberries.

blueberries

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is blueberries. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 10% have blueberries.

Common quantities for blueberries in smoothie dishes include 1 cup or half a cup.

In smoothie recipes that contain blueberries, it is on average, 26% by weight.

Honey, bananas, vanilla extract, milk and whole milk kefir are commonly used together with blueberries in smoothie dishes.

Potential substitutions for blueberries in smoothie:

• peaches

Also, blueberries is not often used with chia, mint, cashews, almond extract and spinach.

cinnamon

Cinnamon is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 10% of smoothie recipes contain cinnamon.

Ground is a frequent preparation for cinnamon in smoothie dishes.

Cinnamon is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of a quarter teaspoon or an eighth of a teaspoon.

In smoothie recipes that contain cinnamon, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

For smoothie recipes, cinnamon is frequently used with bananas, vanilla extract, dates, honey and milk.

Potential substitutions for cinnamon in smoothie:

• mint

Also, cinnamon is not often used with strawberries, agave nectar, pineapple, mango, whole milk kefir, cashews, lemon juice, ginger root, peaches, white sugar and raspberries.

lime juice

Another popular ingredient in smoothie is lime juice. From the recipes we've sampled for smoothie, over 10% have lime juice.

Lime juice is often included in smoothie dishes in amounts of 1 tablespoon or 1 teaspoon.

In smoothie recipes that contain lime juice, it is on average, 5% by weight.

In recipes for smoothie, lime juice is often used with agave nectar, chia, orange juice, cashews and yogurt.

Potential substitutions for lime juice in smoothie:

• bananas
• strawberries
• dates
• lemon juice
• peaches
• raspberries

Also, lime juice is not often used with vanilla extract, almond milk, almond extract, spinach and oats.

mint

Mint is another common ingredient in smoothie dishes. In fact, over 10% of smoothie recipes contain mint.

Common quantities for mint in smoothie dishes include 1 tablespoon or 4 leaves.

In smoothie recipes that contain mint, it is on average, 0.1% by weight.

Honey, chia, bananas, pineapple and spinach are commonly used together with mint in smoothie dishes.

Potential substitutions for mint in smoothie:

• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• almond extract

Also, mint is not often used with bananas, strawberries, dates, orange juice, almond milk, blueberries, mango, coconut milk, cashews, peaches, white sugar and oats.

Other smoothie Ingredients

Other significant ingredients used in smoothie recipes include:

• yogurt - 10%
• mango - 5%
• ginger - 5%
• coconut milk - 5%
• cashews - 5%
• lemon juice - 5%
• ginger root - 5%
• almond extract - 5%
• salt - 5%
• peaches - 5%
• white sugar - 5%
• spinach - 5%
• oats - 5%
• raspberries - 5%

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