Cheap Smoothies: Plan With Delicious Budget Smoothie Recipes

I was standing there in the grocery store with my calculator, my dreams of healthy living dying on the vine as the expensive organic smoothie ingredients piled up to the tune of $80. I was a single mom on a tight budget, and I felt defeated — I was convinced that it was a luxury I couldn’t afford to buy healthy smoothies. That sad moment ignited my movement to make super tasty and healthy smoothies that cost under $2 per serving.

My Budget Smoothie Revolution Trip

Six months in, and I’ve become an expert at producing smoothies full of nutrients that cost much less than a drink from a cafe remotely marketable as healthy. Now my family has fresh smoothies every day without busting our grocery budget! Not only did these budget-friendly recipes make it possible for our staff’s families to eat healthier, but they were also testament to the fact that you don’t have to be rich to eat healthy; you simply have to be enterprising and know how to shop.

How do you Make a Smoothie Budget Without Compromising on Nutrition?

Economical smoothies: Whether you prefer vegan smoothies, fruit and vegetable smoothies, weight-loss smoothies, or just a smoothie with a little all-around goodness, you’ll find that these budget-friendly smoothies are just the ticket. Frozen strawberries are half the price, twice the flavor. Bananas, spinach, and oats, all of which offer abundant fiber, vitamins, and long-lasting energy by the pennies a serving. Toss in some inexpensive protein such as peanut butter or Greek yogurt and you have meals that come in under $2.

The secret is choosing flexible components that do double duty in several recipes. A bag of frozen mixed berries and spinach along with some bananas and oats can be used to make a variety of different smoothies on a daily or weekly basis.

Affordable Staples for Every Budget

In my budget smoothie pantry I have frozen mixed berries ($3 for a two-pound bag), bananas (usually well under $1 a pound), spinach ($2 for a large container), rolled oats (well under $3 a bag that lasts months), and natural peanut butter ($4 that lasts for weeks). These 5 ingredients are already enough to make thousands of combinations.

How Do You Smoothie (for Less Than $2 Each)?

I love my 1 cup frozen fruit ($0.50) + half a banana ($0.25) + handful of spinach ($0.20) + 2 tablespoons oats ($0.10) + 1 tablespoon peanut butter ($0.25) + water or milk ($0.30) recipe. This makes a satisfying, healthy smoothie for about $1.60.

Shopping sales and buying in bulk reduce costs even more. I buy frozen fruit in bulk on sale and portion it out into bags for smoothies. The cost per serving is much less when you buy larger quantities of yogurt and oats.

Money-Saving Shopping Hacks That Changed Everything

I shop the frozen fruit sales every couple weeks and buy lots of bags when prices are $2 or less. Store brands provide the same nutrition for 30-40% less expensive. I take this approach to buying bananas so that I always have fresh ones to eat, and some that I let ripen so as not to waste them.

How to Create Your Budget Smoothie Success Plan

Now my family enjoys top quality nutrition without top quality prices. It’s not the overwhelmed mom with a calculator; it’s the person who makes it clear that healthful eating is available to everyone. Ultimately your affordable smoothie adventure begins with your next grocery shopping list – tasty health is all available at every price range.