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Homemade smoothies. Eight ways.

From blueberry yoghurt to pineapple and ginger: eight small-batch blends with measured ingredients and simple steps.

Each recipe makes two small servings, not a complete meal.

01 · 5 min estimated

Blueberry yoghurt

A berry-led blend with yoghurt tang and little flecks of blueberry skin.

Serving illustration of a blueberry yoghurt smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 150g Fresh blueberries (stalks removed)
  • 100g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 100ml Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk (chilled)
  • 5ml Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

Contains milk.

Method, swaps & storage
02 · 5 min estimated

Chocolate–banana

Ripe banana and cocoa for a creamy, chocolatey blend without added syrup.

Serving illustration of a chocolate banana smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 140g Ripe banana (peeled and sliced)
  • 160ml Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk (chilled)
  • 60g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 8g Unsweetened cocoa powder

Contains milk. Check the cocoa's allergen and cross-contact label.

Method, swaps & storage
03 · 8 min estimated

Peach–vanilla

Ripe peach, plain yoghurt and a little vanilla for a mellow fruit blend.

Serving illustration of a peach vanilla smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 200g Ripe peach flesh (peeled, stone removed, chopped)
  • 100g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 80ml Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk (chilled)
  • 1/4 tsp Vanilla extract (use a quarter-teaspoon measuring spoon)

Contains milk. Check the vanilla product's label.

Method, swaps & storage
04 · 5 min estimated

Strawberry yoghurt

Just strawberries, milk and yoghurt: a simple pink blend with fine seed flecks.

Serving illustration of a strawberry yoghurt smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 200g Ripe fresh strawberries (green tops removed)
  • 80g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 80ml Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk (chilled)

Contains milk.

Method, swaps & storage
05 · 5 min estimated

Banana–cinnamon

A creamy banana blend with a little cinnamon and no added syrup.

Serving illustration of a banana cinnamon smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 160g Ripe banana (peeled and sliced)
  • 140ml Pasteurised semi-skimmed milk (chilled)
  • 60g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon (level quarter-teaspoon measure)

Contains milk. Check the ground-spice label.

Method, swaps & storage
06 · 8 min estimated

Mango–lime yoghurt

Mango, yoghurt and lime for a thicker, tangy fruit blend.

Serving illustration of a mango lime yoghurt smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 200g Ripe mango flesh (peel and stone removed, chopped)
  • 100g Plain natural yoghurt (pasteurised, chilled; vegetarian-suitable)
  • 60ml Chilled drinking water
  • 10ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

Contains milk.

Method, swaps & storage
07 · 8 min estimated

Watermelon–lime cooler

Watermelon, lime and mint: light and refreshing rather than milkshake-thick.

Serving illustration of a watermelon lime cooler.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 300g Fresh watermelon flesh (rind and hard black seeds removed)
  • 15ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 50ml Chilled drinking water
  • 1g Fresh mint leaves (tough stalks removed)

None of the 14 regulated allergens is intentionally included. This is not an allergen-free guarantee; check ingredients and cross-contact.

Method, swaps & storage
08 · 10 min estimated

Pineapple–ginger

Bright pineapple with a light, pulpy texture and a little ginger kick.

Serving illustration of a pineapple ginger smoothie.
Serving illustration, not a photograph.Ingredient props are visual cues, not measured quantities. Actual appearance may vary.Original NST visual

For two small servings

  • 220g Ripe fresh pineapple flesh (skin, eyes and tough core removed, chopped)
  • 100ml Chilled drinking water
  • 2g Fresh ginger (peeled and finely grated)
  • 10ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

None of the 14 regulated allergens is intentionally included. This is not an allergen-free guarantee; check ingredients and cross-contact.

Method, swaps & storage

Ready to blend? Follow the full recipe for preparation, blender safety and storage. Check every ingredient label for allergens.

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