Water or milk — To help the ingredients blend, I like adding a splash of liquid to the blender. For a smoothie without milk, use water. It still tastes amazing. For more creaminess add milk (dairy or non-dairy both work).
Do you need milk to make a smoothie?
The answer is no!
You absolutely do not need milk to make a smoothie.
In fact, some of the most delicious smoothies I have ever made do not have any milk in them at all.
Sometimes milk is a great way to help build your smoothies, but it also can easily water down the flavor depending on the type of smoothie you are making.
Green smoothies especially should never be made with milk in them.
I discovered a long time ago that the very best green smoothie I have ever tasted is made with water, citrus fruits, and ice.
Some green smoothies may taste good with milk, but I prefer the ones without it much better.
You have to learn which flavors play well together and which ones clash.
Otherwise you might find yourself hating smoothies and giving up on them all together.
That was me for awhile and I had just about given up making smoothies taste good.
Now that I know how to make delicious smoothies at home, I make them all of the time!
How do you make a smoothie without milk or yogurt?
As you have read above, the best way is to use high liquid fruits and vegetables along with water, as necessary.
So what are the best high liquid fruits and veggies to use?
Below are some of my favorite high water content fruits and vegetables to add to smoothies.
My personal favorites to add are cucumber (you can’t taste it), apples (add a great sweetness), and citrus fruits.
Pineapple, peaches, oranges, and lemons are all bursting with juiciness and great for replacing the liquid in smoothies.
Here are the steps that I take when making a smoothie without milk or yogurt:
Add liquid or liquid fruits and vegetables to the blender FIRST.
(optional step) blend until smooth.
Add remaining ingredients (such as frozen fruit, or frozen or fresh greens) and blend again until smooth.
Depending on the strength of your blender, you can skip step 2 and just mix all of the ingredients at once.
However, sometimes I find it helpful to blend the liquid parts first in order for the blender to handle the frozen fruit well.
Fruit Smoothie WITHOUT MILK
FAQ
Are smoothies better with water or milk?
Can you use water for a smoothie?
What can I use instead of milk in a smoothie?
Can I substitute water for milk in a shake?
Can you make a smoothie with water instead of milk?
When you make a smoothie with water instead of milk or juice, you are getting all the benefits of the fresh fruits and vegetables that are in your smoothie without any of the added sugar or calories of juice or sweetened milks. Water is also a great source of hydration, which is important for maintaining good health.
Is coconut water suitable for smoothies?
Coconut water is an excellent option to be used in the preparation of smoothies. It contains vitamins and mineral salts that help in good health in addition to maintaining hydration.
Can you use water in a smoothie?
Yes! Water is a great way to make a healthy and delicious smoothie without adding fat, calories or sugar to your smoothie. We use water in quite a few of our recipes so that the flavor of the fruit shines through. What are the benefits of using water in smoothies?
Should you skip milk when making a smoothie?
Some people prefer to skip the milk when making their smoothies because they don’t like the taste of things like cow’s milk, soy milk, almond milk, or rice milk. However, for others the preference is dietary. There are three common reasons why you might make a smoothie with water instead of milk