If you’re looking for a cheap and easy smoothie that tastes like something from a café but costs only a few cents per glass, this recipe is for you. This creamy fruit smoothie uses only three simple grocery-store staples and blends up in under 5 minutes — perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a quick healthy snack.
Made with Great Value whole milk, vanilla yogurt, and frozen mixed fruit, this smoothie is packed with protein, calcium, and natural fruit sugars to keep you full and energized.
Why You’ll Love This Smoothie
- Budget-friendly
- Only 3 ingredients
- Creamy, thick & naturally sweet
- High in protein & calcium
- Ready in 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Great Value Whole Milk
- ½ cup Great Value Original Vanilla Low-Fat Yogurt
- 1 cup Great Value Frozen Mixed Fruit
(pineapple, strawberry, peach & mango blend)
How to Make It
- Add the whole milk to your blender.
- Spoon in the vanilla yogurt.
- Add the frozen mixed fruit.
- Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Tip: Add a few ice cubes if you like it extra thick and cold.
Texture & Flavor
This smoothie is thick, creamy, and lightly sweet with bright tropical flavor from the pineapple and mango, balanced by strawberry and peach. The vanilla yogurt gives it that milkshake-style creaminess without needing ice cream.
Nutrition Facts (1 smoothie)
(Approximate values)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 42 g |
| Sugar | 36 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Calcium | 35% DV |
| Vitamin C | 80% DV |
This makes a great post-gym smoothie or a light breakfast that keeps you full thanks to the protein and fiber.
Why This Is the Best Cheap Smoothie
All three ingredients are Great Value brand, which means this smoothie costs about $0.80–$1.20 per serving depending on local prices — way cheaper than a $7 smoothie shop drink, and just as delicious.
Storage & Meal Prep Tip
You can pre-portion the frozen fruit into zip bags and keep them in the freezer. When ready, just dump one into the blender with milk and yogurt — no measuring needed.
Perfect For
- Busy mornings
- College students
- Budget meal prep
- Weight-loss friendly snacks
- Post-workout fuel
I hope you enjoyed learning about how to make this easy recipe! If you liked this one, you should check out my Low-Calorie Cheeseburger Quesadilla and the rest of my blog. If you have any questions, please contact me at: [email protected]