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This grape smoothie recipe is tangy sweet with just 4 ingredients! It’s an easy breakfast or snack that’s a great use for frozen grapes. This one is an unexpected big hit in our house—the creamy, fruity flavor is so refreshing!
Why we love this recipe
On our way to making smoothie recipes with all the fruits and vegetables, we met a smoothie that surprised us. This weirdly delicious grape smoothie! The flavor is such a pop of sweet tart and delicious, you might not believe it on first sip.
Who knew frozen grapes were the key to the tastiest of all smoothies? Consider us impressed. This one stood out to us in our list of 30+ smoothies as a simple, easy and healthy way to feel like you’re eating a treat. Here’s what you need to know to make it!
Ingredients in a grape smoothie
This grape smoothie is very simple—in fact, it’s got one of the shortest ingredient lists for any of our smoothie recipes. Here’s what you need:
- Grapes: We prefer the sweet flavor of red grapes in this smoothie! If you have green grapes, you can certainly use them too. They’re a little more tart, so you could add a little honey or maple syrup as necessary.
- Banana: No need for frozen banana: use a room temperature banana here.
- Greek yogurt: We love adding Greek yogurt to smoothies because it’s protein packed. You can also make this smoothie vegan by simply adding more non-dairy milk.
- Milk: You can use any type of milk you’d like here, or if you don’t stock it, substitute water.
Allow 2 hours for frozen grapes
Are frozen grapes good for smoothies? Yes! Frozen grapes are perfect for adding an icy texture and sweetness to smoothies. They’re a bit sweeter than frozen blueberries and strawberries, which makes them great for adding to smoothie flavors of all kinds. Add them to your next blueberry smoothie or strawberry smoothie to mix it up!
How long does it take grapes to freeze? Allow about 2 hours for grapes to freeze completely. It’s also easy to toss them into a freezer safe container and freeze overnight.
Flavor variations and add-ins!
This grape smoothie is a great canvas for adding interesting flavors to your puree. In fact, we can think of about 100 variations. Here are some favorites:
- PB&J: Add 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter for a PB&J smoothie.
- Vanilla: Add 1 scoop vanilla protein powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Berries: Substitute 1 cup frozen blueberries, raspberries or strawberries for half of the grapes.
- Mango: Substitute 1 cup frozen mango for half of the grapes.
- Pineapple: Substitute 1 cup frozen pineapple for half of the grapes.
- Coconut: Add a handful of shredded coconut or coconut milk.
- Chocolate: Add 3 tablespoons cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon maple syrup.
Swapping out the yogurt
This grape smoothie has Greek yogurt, like many of our smoothie recipes, to load on protein and healthy probiotics. But want a vegan smoothie? Here’s what to do:
- Use non-dairy milk for the Greek yogurt and milk. To substitute for the Greek yogurt, use a non-dairy milk like almond milk or oat milk. Coconut milk also works, but it’s high fat: consider using just ½ cup coconut milk and ¼ cup almond or oat milk.
- Add back some protein! You’ll lose some protein from removing the yogurt. Here are some ideas for adding plant based protein to smoothies:
- Add 1 to 2 tablespoons peanut butter, almond butter or cashew butter
- Throw in up to 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- Add 1 scoop protein powder
Smoothie storage
This grape smoothie is best right after you blend it up. But you can make smoothies in advance! Store them up to 1 day, refrigerated in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. If it separates, just shake it up and you’re good to go!
Dietary notes
This grape smoothie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free. For vegan, plant-based, and dairy-free, see the substitutions listed in the recipe.
Frequently asked questions
Using frozen grapes gives the smoothie a thicker, icier consistency. We don’t recommend it, but if using fresh grapes, you might want to add a few ice cubes to achieve a similar texture.
Any type of milk will work! Feel free to use your favorite – dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any other plant-based milk.
This smoothie is a great base for customization. Add a scoop of protein powder or some peanut butter for a post-workout boost, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness.
While it’s best enjoyed fresh, you can make this smoothie ahead of time and store it in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Give it a good shake or stir before drinking, as it may separate slightly.
Grape Smoothie (4 Ingredients!)
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 small or 1 large 1x
Description
This grape smoothie recipe is tangy sweet with just 4 ingredients! It’s an easy breakfast or snack that’s a great use for frozen grapes. This one is an unexpected big hit in our house—the creamy, fruity flavor is so refreshing!
Ingredients
- 2 cups seedless red grapes, frozen at least 2 hours or overnight
- 1 banana (room temperature)
- ½ cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or ¼ cup non-dairy milk for vegan, see below)
Instructions
- Freeze the grapes at least 2 hours in advance.
- Place all ingredients in the blender starting with the milk and yogurt, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until smooth, adding a splash more liquid as necessary to come to the desired consistency.
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Smoothie
- Diet: Vegetarian
I tried this with mango, absolutely delicious! Would try this again.
Your smoothie recipe is great. I made it adding watermelon and it was superb. Try it
Peanut butter powder is a great add-in and most of the fat is gone, just protein is left. PBfit is the best tasting PB powder. A multiuse product I love to use in so many ways!