Blender Drink Recipes

For a different drinking mix, try these healthy and refreshing blender drink recipes

Though food processors have generally replaced blenders as cooking accessories, the blender's taller container remains uniquely suited to making mixed drink recipes. A blender features quick mixing action and minimal cleanup compared to a food processor, ensuring that blenders will continue to occupy an essential role in every kitchen. Take your blender out of retirement with these fun and healthy blender drink recipes.

Healthy blender drink recipes

Organic and non-concentrated juices are all the rage these days, but extra nutrition often comes at a higher price. These healthy blender drink recipes can save you money, plus they'll retain extra fruit fibers that you'd lose with a juicer.

Banana berry fruit smoothie

This blender drink recipe will give you a great jump on your day. Drink it as a morning boost or even a breakfast supplement.

1/2 pear, cored
1/4 cup of blueberries or mixed berries
1/2 banana
1 1/4 cups of water
1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of skim milk powder
1 tablespoon of protein powder

Citrus fruit smoothie

Not all healthy blender drink recipes require you to start with just fruit. Sometimes a combination of fruit juices can yield a refreshing drink.

5 cups of grapefruit juice
3 cups of orange juice
1 cup of water
4 bananas
12 strawberries

Non-alcoholic blender drink recipes

Blender drink recipes are also great as refreshments at summer parties, for kids and adults alike. Keep your next party under control with these non-alcoholic blender drink recipes.

Cranberry and fruit summer cooler

For smaller parties, prepare this blender drink recipe ahead of time and keep it chilled as a great pre- or post-dinner beverage.

1 40-ounce bottle of cranberry juice
1/2 cup of fresh orange juice
1 juiced lemon
1 juiced lime
1 sliced orange
1 sliced lemon
1 sliced lime
1 cup of fresh halved strawberries
2 sliced peaches
1 small sliced apple
2 tablespoons of sugar
1 26-ounce bottle of club soda

Jog Nog

This blender drink recipe will keep you cool all summer, whether you’re exercising or just enjoying your backyard pool.

1 1/2 cups of pineapple juice
1/2 cup of plain yogurt
1 tablespoon of honey
6 ice cubes

Alcoholic blender drink recipes

Even alcoholic blender drink recipes tend to feature a lot of fruit. Consider throwing a tropical-themed pool party when you serve these alcoholic blender drink recipes.

Pina Colada

Its name means strained pineapple in Spanish, and it's perfect for easing the strain of a long day. You can also omit the rum for a great kids drink.

3 ounces of light rum
3 tablespoons of coconut milk or coconut cream
3 tablespoons of crushed pineapple
2 cups of crushed ice
2 decorative pineapple wedges

Strawberry Daiquiri

This blender drink recipe mixes fruit and rum to give you an at home island experience.

1 bottle of Malibu rum
1 bottle of strawberry daiquiri mix
1 bottle of pineapple orange banana juice
Crushed ice

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