How the smoothie calculator works
A good smoothie balances fruit, liquid, and a creamy base. This tool takes your glass size and how many you are making, then splits the total volume into fruit, liquid, and yogurt or base using a ratio for the thickness you want. It is a flexible starting point you can adjust to taste, not a fixed recipe. Figures are general estimates, not nutrition or medical advice.
A simple smoothie ratio
A reliable medium smoothie is roughly two parts fruit, one and a half parts liquid, and one part creamy base such as yogurt, kefir, or a milk of your choice. For a thinner, more pourable drink, add liquid. For a thick spoonable bowl, use more frozen fruit and less liquid. Blend the liquid and base first, then add fruit and ice so the blade catches everything.
Choosing your ingredients
Frozen fruit gives body and chill without watering things down, while fresh fruit plus ice works too. Common liquids include milk, plant milks, juice, or water. A creamy base like yogurt adds smoothness. Leafy greens blend in easily and barely change the taste when paired with sweet fruit like banana or mango.
Make it thicker or thinner
If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen fruit, a spoon of oats, or a frozen banana. If it is too thick to blend, add liquid a splash at a time until the blender catches. Serving in a bowl with toppings calls for the thick setting, while a grab and go cup is better thin enough to sip through a straw.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good smoothie ratio? About two parts fruit to one and a half parts liquid to one part creamy base, adjusted to taste and thickness.
How much liquid per smoothie? Roughly a third of the glass, more for a thin drink and less for a thick bowl.
Can I make it dairy free? Yes, swap the yogurt and milk for plant based versions such as oat, soy, or coconut.
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