30 Awesome Ways to Sweeten a Smoothie

1. Fruit-  Fruit is an excellent naturally sweet food source that can help a smoothie taste sweet while adding fiber vitamins and minerals.

2. Berries-  Berries are some of the sweetest and most accepted fruits.  They not only add sweetness to smoothies but are a great source of fiber vitamins, and minerals.

3. Bananas.-  Bananas are great for smoothies because they help create a smooth smoothie!  The more browner the banana, the sweeter the taste.  Bananas are also a great source of fiber, prebiotics and vitamins and minerals

4. Pineapple-  Pineapple is sweet and gives a smoothie a unique sweet taste.

5. Watermelon-  Watermelon is great for a smoothie, not only does it provide an excellent sweet flavor but turns into a liquid when pureed.

6. Mangos- These are a buttery, naturally sweet fruit that adds a unique texture and mild flavor to smoothies.

7. Apples-  Apple not only provides sweet flavors, especially when you try different apple varieties.  Green apple provide color and sweetness to very popular green smoothies

8.  Stevia-Stevia leaf extract is a zero-calorie sweetener, 250-300 times sweeter than sugar. It has zero calories. Since sugar is so much sweeter, a smaller amount is needed.

9. Collagen- Collagen is a great way to add not only flavor but amino acids to your smoothie.  Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.  There are many flavors or unflavored collagen to choose from.  Click for further info on collagen.

10. Protein powder-Protein powder adds a great and easy source of protein to a smoothie.  There are many flavors to choose from; you can add protein, a necessary nutrient, and also adds great flavor.

11. Milk-  Milk contains lactose, which is naturally sweetened and delicious

12. Orange juice- Orange juice is a great liquid to add to a smoothie.  Not only does it help enhance the sweetness and flavor and it also provides a great source of Vitamin C

13. Flavored water is a great way to add sweetness to a smoothie without calories.  You can add a variety of flavors, and not add calories.

14. Monk Fruit-Monk fruit sweetener, also called monk fruit extract. It is extracted from monk fruit. It has zero calories and is 150-200 times sweeter than sugar. Monk fruit is thought to have antioxidant properties.

15. Coconut sugar–Coconut sugar is also called coconut palm sugar. It’s a natural sugar made from coconut palm sap, which is the sugary circulating fluid of the coconut plant. Coconut sugar has the same amount of calories as white sugar. Coconut sugar contains small amounts of minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. It would not be a significant source of these nutrients but a sugar alternative.

16. Honey- Honey is naturally sweet. It also contains small amounts of antioxidants and nutrients such as niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, calcium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorous, and zinc. Some research suggests that honey may protect against diabetes, and some types may help improve cholesterol levels. Honey is slightly sweeter than sugar; less may be needed for the same sweet taste.

17 Agave-Agave is a sweetener commercially produced from several species of agave plants. Like honey, agave does contain

calories and carbohydrates. It is also less sweet than stevia or monk fruit.

18. Maple syrup- Is made from the sap of sugar maple trees. Maple syrup may provide anti-inflammatory properties and is potentially a better substitute for white sugar.

19 Almond flavoring-  Almond flavoring is a great way to add unique flavor with added calories.

20 Vanilla flavoring.  Vanilla is a popular flavor to add.  It adds a lot of flavor without any calories

21 Peanut butter.- peanut butter can add a bit of sweetness to a smoothie, fat, and a source of protein.  Plus it is so delicious!

22. Almond butter-  Almond butter adds a unique sweet taste to smoothies.  It also adds a source protein and healthy fats

23 Cocoa powder-  Cocoa powder can provide a great chocolatey flavor that goes well with any other sweeteners listed.  It can satisfy someone’s chocolate fix.

24. Vanilla almond milk- Vanilla almond milk is a great, flavorful addition to a smoothie.

25. Almond Milk- Regular almond milk is a low calorie option to add to smoothies.  It also is an excellent source of calcium and Vitamin D.

26. Dates-Dates are sweet fruits that are great additions to smoothies.  The antioxidants, minerals,  and vitamins, in dates help support brain, digestive, and heart health.

27. Coconut water- Is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.  It is also a source of antioxidants and contains electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium, and sodium.

28. Coconut milk- Can provide essential vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C and Iron.  It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT), magnesium, potassium, and fiber.  Although it does have health benefits, it is a high-calorie liquid.

29. Soy milk-  Soy milk, especially flavored soy milk, can add a unique and sweet flavor to smoothies.  Soy milk is also a healthy alternative because it contains protein and flavonoids known to be anti-inflammatory.

30. Yogurt-  Yogurt contains naturally sweet sugar lactose.  It is a great way to add natural sugar to your smoothie.  It can also be a great source of protein and probiotics