Grape Berry-licious Smoothie (Vegan Grape Smoothie)

This grape smoothie is made without banana and without yogurt. Red and green grapes, frozen berries and creamy coconut milk do all the work, and it blends up thick, sweet and bright purple.

A handful of kale, a carrot and a little raw yellow squash hide inside, along with a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Blend everything for 30 to 45 seconds and breakfast is ready.

The Best Vegan Grape Smoothie (No Banana, No Yogurt)

This is one of my favorites. Grapes are one of the most underrated smoothie fruits. They are juicy and naturally sweet, and when you use both red and green grapes, you get a flavor that is sweet, a little tart and really refreshing. Since grapes are mostly water, they also help the smoothie blend smoothly without needing much extra liquid.

Frozen mixed berries are the other half of the flavor. Raspberries, blackberries and blueberries add a tangy, jammy taste and that deep purple color. Because they go in frozen, they chill and thicken the smoothie without ice, so it stays bold and fruity instead of watery.

Most fruit smoothies rely on banana or yogurt for body. This one uses coconut milk for creaminess, and the raw yellow squash adds extra body without any flavor. You would never know it is there. The kale and carrot work the same way. The berries and grapes are strong enough to cover them completely, so you get a sweet berry smoothie with a few extra vegetables tucked inside.

A scoop of vanilla protein powder rounds out the flavor and makes the smoothie filling. Choose a vegan protein powder and this is a completely vegan grape smoothie. Whey works too if you prefer it. Either way, it is a fun, colorful way to start the morning.

Why You’ll Love This Grape Berry Smoothie

• No banana or yogurt. Coconut milk and squash make it creamy instead.
• Easy to make vegan. Just use a vegan protein powder and plant based milk.
• Hidden veggies. Kale, carrot and yellow squash blend right in.
• Bright berry flavor. Two kinds of grapes plus raspberries, blackberries and blueberries.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.

• Coconut milk: The creamy base. Carton coconut milk from the dairy case gives a light, smooth smoothie. Canned coconut milk is much richer and thicker, so if you use it, thin it with a little water. Almond milk or any milk you like works too. Shake the carton well before pouring, since coconut milk can separate as it sits.
• Vanilla protein powder: Whey or vegan, whichever you prefer. It adds protein and a soft vanilla sweetness. Use a vegan powder to keep the smoothie vegan.
• Red grapes: Sweet and juicy, with a deeper, almost jammy flavor. Seedless grapes are a must so the smoothie stays smooth. Choose plump grapes that are firmly attached to the stems.
• Green grapes: A little more tart and crisp than red grapes. Using both gives the smoothie a balanced sweet and tangy flavor. Rinse the grapes and pull them off the stems before measuring.
• Carrots: Baby carrots or one medium carrot, peeled. They add gentle sweetness. A high powered blender handles them whole. With a regular blender, chop them small first.
• Yellow summer squash: Half a squash, raw, seeds and all. It is very mild, so it adds body and creaminess without any flavor. Zucchini works the same way.
• Fresh kale: Tear the leaves off the tough center stems before measuring. Baby kale is even easier and has a milder taste. Spinach is a good swap if you prefer a gentler green. Pack the leaves loosely into the measuring cup.
• Frozen mixed berries: A blend of raspberries, blackberries and blueberries. They make the smoothie thick and frosty and give it a gorgeous purple color. Frozen berries are picked ripe, so they are sweet all year long.

How to Make a Grape Smoothie

1. Prep the produce. Rinse the grapes and pull them off the stems. Peel the carrot if using a whole one, chop the squash and remove the kale stems. Measure the frozen berries last so they stay frozen until they go in the blender.
2. Layer the blender. Add the ingredients in the order listed: coconut milk, protein powder, grapes, carrots, squash, kale and then frozen berries. Liquid on the bottom helps the blades get going, and the frozen berries on top push everything down.
3. Blend on high. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth with no flecks of kale or carrot. It should turn a deep purple and look thick and creamy. If you see little green specks, keep blending for another 10 to 15 seconds.
4. Adjust. For a thicker smoothie, add more frozen berries or ice and blend again. If it is too thick to move, add a splash more coconut milk. Use the tamper if your blender has one to push the frozen berries into the blades.
5. Serve. Pour into glasses and enjoy right away while it is cold and frosty. Top with a few fresh berries or grape halves if you like.

Ways to Customize This Smoothie

• Freeze the grapes. Frozen grapes make the smoothie extra thick and icy.
• Change the berries. Use all blueberries, all raspberries or frozen strawberries.
• Swap the greens. Spinach is milder than kale and blends in easily.
• Skip the protein powder. Leave it out for a lighter fruit smoothie.
• Add healthy fats. A spoonful of almond butter or a few slices of avocado make it richer and creamier.

Grape Smoothie FAQs

• Can I make a grape smoothie without banana? Yes. This one has no banana at all. Coconut milk and yellow squash give it a creamy texture instead.
• Is this grape smoothie vegan? It is when you use a vegan protein powder. Everything else is plant based.
• Can I make it without yogurt? Yes. There is no yogurt in this recipe. The frozen berries and coconut milk make it thick and creamy.
• Can I taste the kale and squash? Not really. The grapes and berries are strong enough to cover them.
• Can I use grape juice instead of grapes? You can, but whole grapes add more body. If you use juice, reduce the coconut milk so the smoothie doesn’t get too thin.
• What blender works best? A high powered blender gives the smoothest texture, especially with raw carrots and kale. With a regular blender, chop the carrots small and blend a little longer.
• Can I use frozen grapes? Yes. They make the smoothie thicker and colder, so you may need a splash more coconut milk.
• Can I make it ahead? Smoothies taste best fresh. Leftovers keep covered in the fridge for up to a day. Stir before drinking.
• Looking for a Razzmatazz smoothie? Try our Razzmatazz Smoothie (Jamba Juice copycat) for that Jamba Juice berry classic.

Grape and Berry Smoothie with Kale

This grape and berry smoothie with kale blends red and green grapes, frozen mixed berries, coconut milk, carrot, yellow squash and vanilla protein powder. It is made without banana or yogurt and blends in 30 to 45 seconds.

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Ingredients

  

• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 scoop vanilla whey or vegan protein powder
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup green grapes
• 1 cup baby carrots or 1 medium carrot peeled
• 1/2 yellow summer squash raw with seeds
• 1 cup fresh kale
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries

Instructions

 

• Add ingredients into Vitamix blender according to order listed. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until smooth and desired consistency is reached.
• For thicker consistency, add more frozen berries or ice.

Made this grape smoothie? Leave a star rating in the recipe card and tell me how it turned out in the comments below. I love hearing what you put in your smoothies.

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