I do love smoothies, especially in the morning. Next to water and tea, it’s what I usually consume when I wake up. I love that it’s nutritiously refreshing and healthy.

The first best thing you can love about smoothies is how you can make them into many variations of your favorite fruits. You can add kale, spinach, or collard greens for a unique taste.

If you are not the veggie-eating kind of person but want to be healthy at the same time, why not make a smoothie with veggies? Because it's so rich and smooth, you won't even notice or taste the vegetables at all. It's like a drinkable salad with no bitter taste.

Secondly, it’s so easy to make and flexible. You can make it from the most basic ingredients or lavish it with ice cream and protein powder.

I add low-fat milk most of the time and also tried adding coconut water or fruit juices for added booze. Mixing in yogurt is just not my cup of tea. So each time I make smoothies, I do them sans yogurt.

But don't get me wrong. I like yogurt, just not with smoothies. Yogurt is in fact good. It's a good source of calcium, protein, Vitamin D, and probiotics that are good for your digestive system.

But not every yogurt is created equal. Some yogurt has so much sugar, artificial flavors, and saturated fat in it which are not good for the health because it feeds the bad bacteria in your gut.

The fruits in these recipes are available whole year round at your local groceries.

Did you know?

Because of the invention of the electric blender, the smoothie was born in the 1930s. [Wikipedia]

What are the things you need to make smoothie recipes without yogurt?

Making a smoothie is as simple as 123:
1, you need a countertop blender.
2, prepare your favorite ingredients like your choice of fruits, milk, and ice.
3, toss them all together inside a blender, mix, and voila! you have a delicious drink in a matter of minutes.

According to Matt Frazier of No Meat Athlete, this is the formula for a perfect smoothie:
1 soft fruit
2 handfuls of frozen fruit
2 tbsp binder
2 tbsp protein powder
1.5 cups liquid
6 ice cubes

Below are smoothie recipes worth trying. These smoothies have no yogurt in them. If you do not like yogurt in your smoothies, you’ll love these yogurt-free smoothie recipes!

Indulge!

Here are 13 Smoothie Recipes Without Yogurt to Refresh You this Summer. Note: For a thicker smoothie, use frozen fruits.

Mango Green Smoothie

This mango green smoothie is high in nutrients and low in calories. It has no yogurt, is dairy-free, has no banana, and is sugar-free.

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
1 medium ripe mango (or 1 cup frozen mango)
½ cup spinach (or greens of choice, like collard greens)
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice (optional)

Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
6 large ripe strawberries (or 1 cup frozen strawberries)
1 small banana
1 tbsp peanut butter

Mango-Banana Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
1 medium fresh mango (or 1 cup frozen mango)
1 small banana
3 mint leaves
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Banana Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
2-3 small bananas
1 tbsp peanut butter

Avocado Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
1 small ripe avocado
1 cup spinach
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Kale Pineapple Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
2 cups kale
1 small ripe avocado
1 cup pineapple (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Carrot Pineapple Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
2 large carrots
1 small apple
1 cup pineapple
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Kiwi Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
5 kiwis
1 small avocado (fresh or frozen)
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Blueberry Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
1 cup blueberries
1 small banana
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Raspberry Smoothie

1 cup coconut water
6 ice cubes
1 cup raspberries
1 small banana
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Watermelon Smoothie

1 cup coconut juice or apple juice
6 ice cubes
3 cups cubed watermelon
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice
3 Mint leaves

Apple Mango Smoothie

1 cup apple juice
6 ice cubes
1 cup mango
1 small apple
2 mint leaves
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Pineapple Banana Smoothie

1 cup coconut water
6 ice cubes
1 cup pineapple
1 small banana
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Mixed Berries Smoothie

1 cup almond milk (or your preferred liquid)
6 ice cubes
1 cup mixed berries (strawberry, blueberry, raspberry)
1 small apple
1 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice

Some Important Tips

Add liquids first. This will make blending smooth. If the smoothie is extra thick, add more liquid.
If using frozen fruit, remove the ice cubes from the list of ingredients. The frozen fruits will provide plenty of chill and thickness.
Peel, remove pits and slice fruits into small pieces.
Adjust sweetness accordingly. Some fruits are naturally sweet enough.
Preferred liquid choices: Milk (dairy or non-dairy), Juices (apple, coconut, orange juice), and water
Sweetener choices: Honey, maple syrup, stevia, brown sugar, dates

One of my top picks from the smoothie without yogurt recipes is the Apple Mango Smoothie. I always have apples, mangoes, and juice on hand, so it’s a quick and easy choice whenever I’m in the mood for a smoothie.

Do you enjoy yogurt in your smoothies? If not, do you have any favorite substitutes to recommend?