People who are on the paleo diet often think that smoothies are off the table.
However, there are many different ways you can make a paleo-friendly smoothie.
Today, I have a selection of expertly created paleo smoothie recipes that I want to share with you all!
My Paleo Smoothie Recipes
Whether you need a breakfast paleo smoothie inspiration, a high protein paleo shake, or simply a smoothie recipe packed with nutrients, I got you covered.
These are my best 9 paleo smoothie recipes. I hope you enjoy them!
#1. Strawberry Paleo Smoothie
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5-Ingredients Paleo Smoothie
Whip up a 5-Ingredient Paleo Smoothie, a simple, nutritious blend perfect for the paleo lifestyle. Packed with whole foods for energy and health.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 tbsp almond butter (made using 100% nuts)
- 1 handful of spinach (washed)
- 1 scoop of paleo protein powder (I used Judee’s Unflavored Egg White Protein Powder)
- 1 cup coconut milk (paleo-friendly, ideally made using coconut and water only)
Instructions
- To a blender, add the spinach and protein powder first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes, depending on the power of your blender.
- Pour into a glass or a shake bottle, and sip!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, tips, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10.1g
- Fat: 13g
- Carbohydrates: 19.1g
- Fiber: 5.3g
- Protein: 30.4g
This is a 5 ingredient paleo smoothie, made using strawberries spinach, nut butter, protein powder, and coconut milk.
This smoothie can also be easily customized to your liking. For example, you can use any berry you like.
We used egg-white protein powder that’s paleo-friendly, but really, you can use any paleo-friendly protein powder you have.
#2. Paleo Banana Smoothie
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Cucumber Banana Smoothie (Weight-Loss)
Indulge in the refreshing blend of cucumber and banana. A flavorsome and creamy indulgence that not only provides you with essential nutrients, but helps weight loss too!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup of sliced cucumber
- 1 cup low fat coconut milk (unsweetened)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 3–4 ice cubes (to serve, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as described and set them aside.
- To a blender, add the cucumber and chia seeds first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour into a glass full of ice and enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe tips, smoothie benefits, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 20.3g
- Fat: 9.1g
- Carbohydrates: 45.3g
- Fiber: 8.8g
- Protein: 4.3g
This paleo smoothie is made using cucumber and bananas, as well as seeds and other paleo-friendly ingredients.
Also, if you have been looking for paleo smoothie recipes with coconut milk – this smoothie has it!
This smoothie will hydrate you and provide you with essential nutrients, and it also makes for a perfect weight loss paleo smoothie too.
#3. Paleo Protein Smoothie
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Easy Weight Loss Collagen Smoothie
Weight Loss Collagen Smoothie: a delicious and nutritious addition to your healthy lifestyle, packed with protein to boost weight loss.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of frozen banana (or frozen mango)
- 1/4 avocado (peeled and pitted)
- 2 scoops of collagen (unflavoured)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 3–4 leaves of spinach (or kale – washed)
- 1–2 tbsp cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Best consumed straight away.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 9g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 21g
This is a weight loss collagen smoothie made paleo-friendly of course, and it’s so indulgent.
The smoothie contains quality cacao powder, which means this smoothie not only provides you with protein but it will also helps curb your chocolate cravings.
Furthermore, this protein paleo smoothie is also relatively low in calories, making it suitable for weight loss too.
#4. Paleo Green Smoothie
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Easy Raw Triple Green Smoothie
Revitalize your day with this Green Raw Smoothie Recipe – a nutrient-packed blend of vibrant greens for a refreshing, healthy, and energizing sip.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 large avocado (skin removed)
- 1 handful of kale (washed)
- 4–5 pitted dates
- 1 handful of spinach
- 4–5 slices of cucumber (washed and peeled if desired)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 cup coconut water (100% coconut water)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth.
- Depending on the power of your blender, it shouldn’t take more than 3-4 minutes to achieve the perfect smooth consistency!
- Serve and enjoy!
- *You can serve it over ice, for extra freshness!
Notes
Best consumed straight away.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 30g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 5g
This is a raw green smoothie suitable for the paleo diet.
It’s a triple-greens smoothie, making it seriously loaded with nutrition.
The smoothie is thick, creamy, and low in sugar. I like to drink this smoothie in the afternoon.
#5. Paleo Breakfast Smoothie
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Energizing Keto Breakfast Smoothie
This is a delicious keto-friendly breakfast smoothie that is so filling, and yet, so good for you too.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 2 frozen strawberries
- 2 tablespoons of cream cheese
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tsp instant coffee (or 1 shot of cold espresso/brewed coffee)
- 1/2 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Grab a blender or a Nutribullet, and add all your ingredients in, in no particular order!
- Blend for 2-3 minutes (no longer than that, otherwise the smoothie may become foamy)
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe tips, smoothie variations, and more, scroll past the recipe!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 28.5g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4.6g
- Protein: 11.2g
This is a delicious coffee smoothie paleo-friendly, which is ideal if you need energy.
This is also a keto-friendly breakfast smoothie. One of my favorite keto breakfasts.
There is a big debate about whether or not coffee is paleo, but I know a lot of people on the paleo diet who drink coffee. Including myself.
If you are one of those people who still drinks coffee while on the paleo diet, then you should try this smoothie recipe.
#6. Olive Oil Smoothie
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Healthy Olive Oil Smoothie
A delicious and healthy olive oil smoothie recipe that has some incredible health benefits. It’s a superfood loaded smoothie you will love!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 apple (I used gala apple)
- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
- 1 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil
- 1 handful of spinach (washed)
- 1 tbsp of chia seeds
- 1 tsp of manuka honey (See notes*)
- 1 cup of almond milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to your blender jug.
- Process until completely smooth. For about 2-3 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Best consumed straight away.
*Use regular honey if you don’t have manuka honey
**If you are a vegan, don’t add honey.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 21g
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 4g
While olive oil isn’t a common ingredient to add to smoothies, there are so many benefits to it though.
This olive oil smoothie is filling and contains healthy fats.
Just ensure you use cold-pressed olive oil to make the smoothie suitable for a paleo diet.
#7. Blueberry Paleo Smoothie
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Watercress Blueberry Smoothie
Revitalize with this watercress blueberry smoothie – a refreshing blend of antioxidants and nutrients in every sip!
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
- 2 cups of watercress (preferably organic)
- 1/2 apple (diced and cored)
- 1 tbsp almond butter (unsweetened)
- 1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Wash the cress very well.
- Measure your ingredients as listed.
- Add the cress and frozen blueberries to your blender or nutribullet first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for about 3-5 minutes, until you achieve a creamy and smooth consistency.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Best consumed straight away. However, you can take it with you on the go too!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Drink, Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 36.1g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 5.3g
This is a 5 ingredient smoothie that contains nothing else but clean natural ingredients.
The use of frozen blueberries in this watercress blueberry smoothie really adds a lovely freshness to this vegan and paleo smoothie.
If you love blueberries, add them to your next smoothie!
#8. High-Calorie Paleo Smoothie
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Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl
Indulge in a Mocha Banana Protein Smoothie Bowl – a perfect blend of rich coffee, sweet banana, and protein for a delicious, smoothie bowl.
- Total Time: 6 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 cup of frozen banana slices
- 1 tablespoon of instant coffee (or a shot of cold espresso)
- 1/4 cup of dairy-free milk
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 scoop of protein powder (chocolate-flavored preferably)
Instructions
- To a food processor, or a high-speed blender, add the frozen banana slices first, followed by the rest of the ingredients listed.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- You may need to stop occasionally and scrape off the sides for an even blend.
- Serve, add your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
*Scroll past the recipe to find recipe tips, smoothie bowl benefits, and more!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Smoothies
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie bowl
- Calories: 267
- Sugar: 17.1g
- Fat: 3.7g
- Carbohydrates: 38.5g
- Fiber: 7.1g
- Protein: 25.3g
We have our first paleo smoothie bowl!
This smoothie bowl is high calorie and high protein.
It’s a mocha-flavored smoothie bowl, with a beautiful blend of ingredients that are not only satisfying but nourishing too.
The only thing you need to consider when you make this paleo-friendly smoothie bowl is to make sure you use paleo-friendly protein powder.
#9. Mango Smoothie Paleo
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Kale Mango Smoothie (No Banana)
Enjoy a kale mango smoothie without banana! A nutrient-rich blend of kale, mango, and coconut water, perfect for a refreshing and healthy boost anytime.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 handful of spinach
- 1/2 cup of frozen mango
- 1 handful of kale
- 1/2 cup frozen pineapple
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Measure the ingredients as listed and set them aside.
- Add the kale and spinach with the peanut butter first to a high-speed blender, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend for 2-3 minutes, or until completely smooth.
- Pour over ice if you like and enjoy!
Notes
*For recipe notes, smoothie benefits, and more, scroll down slightly!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 8.1g
- Carbohydrates: 32.1g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Protein: 5.4g
This mango kale smoothie has a lot going on in it.
It contains plenty of fruit and leafy greens to supercharge your health.
The smoothie is not just paleo-friendly, but it’s also vegan-friendly too, and, of course, totally dairy-free.
Paleo Smoothies FAQs:
I run a smoothie community on YouTube, Tik Tok and Facebook.
To my surprise, so many of my followers are on the paleo diet.
Some popular questions from the paleo community regarding the smoothies included:
What Are The Best Paleo Sweeteners for Smoothies?
Ideal Paleo sweeteners include raw honey, pure maple syrup, and dates. These natural options add sweetness without processed sugars and align with Paleo principles.
How To Make Paleo Smoothies More Filling?
To increase satiety, incorporate healthy fats and proteins like avocado, nut butters (almond or cashew), chia seeds, or a spoonful of coconut oil. These ingredients add richness and keep you fuller longer.
What Protein Powders Can I Put In Paleo Smoothies?
Choose protein powders that are Paleo-approved, such as egg white protein, hemp protein, or collagen peptides. Avoid soy, whey, and those with artificial additives.
How Do I Store And Prep Paleo Smoothies in Advance?
For convenience, pre-measure and freeze ingredients in individual servings. Blend when ready to serve for optimal freshness. This method preserves nutrients and flavor.
Are Store-Bought Smoothies Paleo-Friendly?
Most store-bought smoothies aren't Paleo-friendly due to added sugars, dairy, and preservatives. Always read labels carefully to ensure ingredients align with the Paleo guidelines.