Small Blenders & Single Serving Smoothie Recipes
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A Small Blender That Actually Works!
I never thought I would love a blender this much! I actually bought the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender in an attempt to get my teenage daughter to eat breakfast and now the entire family has become addicted to smoothies. I shouldn't be surprised because they taste wonderful and with this personal sized blender everyone gets their favorite flavor combination, every time. My kids are making their own smoothies in less time than it would take to make a piece of toast. This may be a little machine, but it does the job and quick! Clean up is easy too. The hardest thing for our family was finding single serving recipes to use, so I've put together a list of our family's favorites recipes with measurements that work perfectly in ANY small blenders that hold at least 14 ounces of liquid or more.
The Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender
Great for fruit smoothies, icy drinks, shakes, and more!
- Convenient single-serving size.
- Simple one-touch operation.
- 14 ounce plastic jar fits most car cup holders & includes travel lid.
- Height: 12-1/2 inches
- Length: 3-3/4 inches
- Depth: 3-3/4 inches
- Power output: 175 watts
- Durable stainless-steel blades.
Hamilton Beach Personal Blender Black
Hamilton Beach Personal Blender White
Take your drink on the go. Use travel lid(included) directly on blender jar and your ready to go Convenient single serve size (16 ounce). Great for fruit smoothies icy drinks shakes and more. Stainless steel blades 1 year warranty.
Why I Love This Blender!
- The size! This machine is so compact that it doesn't take up any more counter space than your average coffee cup! I actually have 2 of them on my counter now because it has become so popular with the girls and their friends after school. The cord even wraps around the bottom for storage.
- I love that the blades are on the bottom of the blender jar. Unlike other popular single-serve blenders, (Magic Bullet), you don't have to tip the blender jar over and remove the blades after you've made your smoothie. The jar doubles as a cup and with the travel lid you're ready to go without the hassle and mess of changing lids.
- This thing is powerful! It takes less than a minute to perfectly blend a smoothie, even with lots of ice and frozen fruit.
- It's easy to use! Most kids, 8 years old and up, can easily make their own smoothies with some adult supervision. My daughter just turned 9 and she is making smoothies on her own and loving it! She is eating healthier and learning some basic cooking skills by measuring her ingredients. She also loves making up her own flavor combinations by mixing different berries and fruits together. *The lid to this blender is a little tight and may be hard for younger children to remove by themselves.
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You can't beat the price! The Hamilton Beach Personal Blender
is only about $15, the price of 3 or 4 smoothies from your favorite smoothie shop or the mall.
- Happy, healthy kids! My kid have never been more excited about making recipes. They literally each make a smoothie for breakfast and another as an after school snack. They always tell me that it's so much better than going out for a milkshake or slushie from the convenience store or mall because they can make their own flavor combinations.
Strawberry / Blueberry Instant Breakfast Smoothie
Smoothie Recipe Instructions!
Please note: The recipes on this page are single serving and are perfect for the Hamilton Beach Single-Serve Blender or similar blenders that hold at least 14 ounces of liquid or more.
*Printable single serving smoothie recipes on PDF format are coming soon!
When using the recipes below:
- Add ingredients in the order they are listed, always adding the liquid ingredients first.
- Blend until smooth, usually about 60 seconds.
- Have fun and feel free to make adjustments in flavors by mixing different fruits and berries. My kids love making up their own favorite combinations.
- The amount of ice in each smoothie can be adjusted to your liking. Depending on how slushie you want your drink just add more or less than the suggested amount.
- *Tip: I recommend using smaller sized ice cubes for best results. (You can read more about finding these trays at the bottom of this page.)
- Of course, you can always use soy or rice milk when the recipe calls for milk.
Strawberry Smoothie Recipes
Instant Breakfast Strawberry Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 cup frozen strawberries (no sugar added)
Strawberry Julius
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/8 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup frozen strawberries (no sugar added)
Baskin-Robbins Strawberry Smoothie
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen strawberries (no sugar added)
1 scoop vanilla frozen yogurt
1/2 cup ice cubes
Berry Smoothie Recipes
Instant Breakfast Berry Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 cup frozen berries, any kind (no sugar added)
Berry Smoothie
1 cup milk
3/4 cup yogurt, any flavor
1 cup frozen berries, any kind (no sugar added)
Raspberry Peach Smoothie
1 cup frozen raspberries (no sugar added)
3/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup peach or raspberry yogurt
Banana Smoothie Recipes
Crazy Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1 banana, cut into pieces
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 cup ice cubes
Banana Smoothie Tip
Save your leftover bananas! When the recipe calls for 1/2 banana, I always slice the second half and put it in the freezer. Now we always have extra bananas that are recipe-ready.
Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
3/4 cup milk
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) Carnation Instant Breakfast, chocolate or vanilla
1 banana, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon peanut butter
3/4 cup ice cubes
Strawberry Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup frozen strawberries (no sugar added)
1/2 banana, cut into pieces
Chocolate Smoothie Recipes
Ovaltine Peanut Butter Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon chocolate Ovaltine
3/4 cup ice cubes
Ovaltine Banana Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1 banana, cut into pieces
1 tablespoon Ovaltine
2 teaspoons vanilla yogurt
Personal Blenders Make Awesome Gifts!!
If you're searching for a unique and very usable gift for someone special, this is IT!
Breakfast Smoothie Recipes
Breakfast Energy Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1/2 packet (or 3 tablespoons) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
1/2 banana, cut into pieces
1 1/2 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon wheat germ or oat bran
1/2 cup ice cubes
Banana Breakfast Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/2 banana, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
1 teaspoon honey
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Orange Smoothie Recipes
Orange Julius
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup ice cubes
Fuzzy Navel Smoothie
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh or frozen sliced peaches
1/2 medium banana
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
Mango Smoothie Recipes
Sunrise Treat Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) vanilla Carnation Instant Breakfast
1/2 cup frozen chopped mango
1/2 cup mandarin oranges
Coffee Smoothie Recipes
Coffee Mocha Smoothie
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee or 1 shot espresso
1/2 teaspoon instant coffee or espresso powder
1/2 cup vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
Frozen Mocha Latte Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 packet (or 1/3 cup) chocolate Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup ice cubes
Coffee Smoothie
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon instant coffee
1 tablespoon flavored coffee creamer
3/4 cup ice cubes
Homemade Instant Breakfast Recipe
*Use this as a substitute for Carnation Instant Breakfast in the recipes above!
1/3 cup of this mixture = 1 packet of Carnation Instant Breakfast
1 (3 oz.) box of instant vanilla or chocolate pudding
1/3 cup sugar
12 scoops protein powder
6 cups instant dry milk powder
2 teaspoons vanilla powder
Combine all ingredients, blend well.
Store in airtight container.
Smoothie Making Tips
- Add your liquid ingredients to the blender jar first. This will eliminate dirtying extra measuring cups because the measurement markings are right on the jar. This will also help your dry ingredients from sticking the bottom of the jar.
- Calculate the nutritional information for your favorite smoothie recipes here.
- Mini ice cubes are awesome! Maybe you're lucky enough to have a built-in crushed ice dispenser, but if you don't I highly recommend that you find some mini ice cube trays. I have the ones that are about the same size and shape as candy Dots and they work wonderfully! I found them on sale at the grocery store where I usually shop. They can be tricky to find, but are worth it!
Mini Ice Cube Trays
These make small ice cubes that are exactly the same size as candy Dots. They work perfectly in small blenders!!
Arrow Plastic #55 60 Cube Plastic Ice Tray
Amazon Price: $1.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
* Arrow Plastic #55 60 Cube Plastic Ice Tray
* ARROW PLASTIC MFG CO
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Make dozens of specialty drinks from many of your favorite restaurant chains with this secret recipe book.
Top Secret Recipes: Sodas, Smoothies, Spirits, & Shakes
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* Your favorite frappuccino recipe & more!!
Smoothie Recipe Books
More great flavors and combinations for serious smoothie lovers!
My Kids LOVE These Slushie/Smoothie Cups
My kids feel like they're eating at an expensive, gourmet smoothie shop when they use these cups that come with a matching spoon-straw!
Slushie Express Replacement Cup in Blue, Green or Pink Color: Blue
Amazon Price: $5.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Replacement Cups w/ Lid/Spoon Straw for Slushie Express- in Pink
Amazon Price: $4.95 (as of 02/16/2012)
Back to Basics SITSECGR Replacement Cup for Slushie Express - GREEN
Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)
Back to Basics SITSECA2 Slushie Express Cup Asst. 6-Pack
Amazon Price: (as of 02/16/2012)
This 6-pack comes in a display box as shown in the picture.
Hamilton Beach Personal Blenders
I love this blender! It's small, powerful, easy to use, and clean-up is quick.
Hamilton Beach 51101B Personal Blender with Travel Lid, Black
Amazon Price: $15.99 (as of 02/16/2012)
Convenient single-serving size.
Simple one-touch operation.
14 ounce plastic jar fits most car cup holders & includes travel lid.
Power output: 175 watts
Durable stainless-steel blades.
Hamilton Beach 51101 Personal Blender
Amazon Price: $16.28 (as of 02/16/2012)
Convenient single-serving size.
Simple one-touch operation.
14 ounce plastic jar fits most car cup holders & includes travel lid.
Power output: 175 watts
Durable stainless-steel blades.
More Small Blenders
The Back to Basics Blender Express is another great single serving blender!
Back to Basics Blender Express - White (BPE3WHITE)
Amazon Price: $39.35 (as of 02/16/2012)
* Ideal for smoothies, protein drinks, blended coffees and more
* Ice crushing blades quickly smoothes frozen fruit and ice
* Simple two speed and pulse switch makes blending a breeze
Blender Cup Attachment
This cool cup can be used right on your regular sized Hamilton Beach blender. Just attach the blades and blend right inside this travel cup!
![Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Travel Cup [Kitchen]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31TFiW1ggCL._SL160_.jpg)
Hamilton Beach Stay or Go Travel Cup [Kitchen]
Amazon Price: $8.25 (as of 02/16/2012)
* Blend, drink & clean just one jar
* Fits all Hamilton Beach and Proctor Silex blenders
* Thermal double-walled cup keeps contents cold
* Cup fits most drink holders
* Spill-free lid helps prevent messes
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Veronica
Sep 18, 2011 @ 4:45 pm | delete
- this seems really simple. I bought the exact same blendder for the same reason and she loves it, and I love that she only has to go to one site to see a bunch of different recipes.
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JDWheeler
Dec 16, 2010 @ 11:18 am | delete
- This page is so colorful and all this good fruit is making me hungry. I really like getting smaller appliances because since it's a smaller mess involved, you are more likely to use them in the first place.
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Momsbusy247 Nov 12, 2010 @ 10:57 pm | delete
- great small blenders and would be great for some one in a college dorm room. Great lens.
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fanfreluche
Sep 14, 2010 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- Peanut butter banana smoothie sounds good. Anything with bananas is good. Lots of great recipes.
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annmackiemiller
Sep 12, 2010 @ 10:00 am | delete
- smooth! lensrolled
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CoffeeBreaker
Aug 7, 2010 @ 7:35 pm | delete
- This is fantastic! I am going to buy one of these soon as I can afford it! I have been thinking about this of a long time and your page has everything I need to make them. Thanks for the inspiration!
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aesta1
Apr 22, 2010 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- We have smoothies regularly for breakfast and since I use cold juices, I just don't bother with ice. But during the day, that would be wonderful. Bananas are great as they always give our smoothies the texture that I like as well as the flavor. Great lens.
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Marelisa Jan 6, 2010 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- I was just thinking that I wanted to start having smoothies for breakfast and stopped by Squidoo to see what lenses I could find on the topic. I live by myself so this blender is just what I need!
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WindyWinters
Aug 1, 2009 @ 7:21 pm | delete
- This lens is great & the small blender would be perfect for college kids. Thanks for sharing. Lots of great recipe ideas, too! :)
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PatinKC
Jul 29, 2009 @ 12:06 am | delete
- mmm, looks so good. Lovely lens!
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ccracer
Jul 28, 2009 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Thank you so much for supplying all these recipies. My doctor recommended smoothies for breakfast since I am often eating on the go and what I was eating was so much processed sugar. This will be a much healthier breakfast. My husband got me the Hamilton Beach Single Serve Blender this week and I am excited to try the recipies.
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Ramkitten
Jul 21, 2009 @ 5:43 pm | delete
- I HAVE to favorite this, so I can return to it for recipes (and I love how you color-coded them, by the way). I'm an absolute smoothie fanatic, and at a price of around $5 (and sometimes more) when buying them in local restaurants and coffeeshops, it's getting way too expensive. This single-serving blender is a great idea.
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KarateKatGraphics
Jun 25, 2009 @ 4:27 pm | delete
- lensrolled to squidoo.com/kid-drinks
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C-Joy
Jun 3, 2009 @ 7:51 am | delete
- It never occurred to me that you could make coffee smoothies!! Good-bye frappucinos......
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Treasures-By-Brenda
May 28, 2009 @ 1:09 pm | delete
- Hi again,
I just wanted to let you know that your wonderful page about this small blender is being featured today on Culinary Favorites From A to Z, The Blog.
Brenda
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May 24, 2009 @ 1:37 pm | delete
- I love smoothies! Thank you for these great recipes :)
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canozzie57
May 17, 2009 @ 1:18 pm | delete
- This is an excellent lens. The recipes look great and I am going to try them.
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2Eklectik
May 15, 2009 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Great lens! All the smoothie recipes you could ever need!
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Treasures-By-Brenda
May 9, 2009 @ 3:44 pm | delete
- Welcome to the Culinary Favorites From A to Z group. Your lens is being featured under 'S is for...' Don't forget to come back and add your lens to the link list so that it will appear on the group page a second time!
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hlkljgk May 4, 2009 @ 10:47 pm | delete
- delicious looking recipes. love to colors on this lens.
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Joan4
May 4, 2009 @ 9:21 pm | delete
- Yummy! and the layout of this lens is really super! A Joyful Angel blessing! and thanks for the super ideas!
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CherylK
May 4, 2009 @ 5:18 pm | delete
- I love how you color coordinated the recipes to the backgrounds! Just as pretty as can be. Plus good recipes. I actually own a fruit smoothie business (we do them at art fairs, etc.) so I can speak with some authority! Great job.
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May 3, 2009 @ 11:08 pm | delete
- Great lens. I love Orange Julius' so I'm definitely going to try that one.
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Heather426
May 3, 2009 @ 10:21 pm | delete
- Wow, beautiful lens that made me hungry just looking at the fruit photos and then the chocolate hit...thanks! 5*
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24websurf
May 3, 2009 @ 8:54 pm | delete
- You had my mouth watering and when I hit the banana and chocolate, it was overload. Had to go make one! Beautiful lens!
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Evelyn_Saenz
May 3, 2009 @ 5:13 pm | delete
- Oooo! Cute little blenders and Smoothie recipes in all the flavors of the rainbow. What a great idea!
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KarateKatGraphics
May 2, 2009 @ 10:23 pm | delete
- Awesome lens! Smoothies have saved us in the a.m., esp. since 2 of our 3 kids have ADD (squidoo.com/focusbetter). Streamlining the a.m. routine has been crucial. I use a little fruit kefir, which bumps up the protein and (along with frozen fruit I throw in) gives them 2 servings fruit even before they get to school.
Love how you put all this together! 5*****
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Treasures-By-Brenda
May 2, 2009 @ 9:25 pm | delete
- This is an AMAZING lens!
I hope you've submitted it to Culinary Favorites From A to Z group (I'm running behind but I think I may have seen it there.)
I just submitted it for a Purple Star and I'm going to bless it.
Great work & a wonderful idea -- I have one teenage boy who hardly eats in the morning and another who is getting there. Teenagers just are not hungry in the morning when they first get up any idea to encourage them is great. (And mine have been making smoothies for years, just not in the morning!)
Brenda
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Janet21
May 2, 2009 @ 9:04 pm | delete
- Love this! Blessed by a Squid Angel. :)
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nancydmcconnell
May 2, 2009 @ 5:57 pm | delete
- Excelent job, kudos to you., 5*
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OhMe
May 2, 2009 @ 3:05 pm | delete
- Oh me! That fruit looks good enough to eat right off this computer screen. Yummy. I will have a Ovaltine Banana Smoothie, please. I haven't had Ovaltine in years and years but used to love it. Well, thanks. Now another craving.
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Frankster
May 1, 2009 @ 3:38 pm | delete
- Great lens. I love Orange Julius' so I'm definitely going to try that one. They all sound yummy. Bear hugs, Frankster
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jaye3000
May 1, 2009 @ 2:41 pm | delete
- Delicious lens! My tummy's rumblin' :)
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mulberry
May 1, 2009 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- Loved the way you used colors in this lens! This blender sounds perfect. I bought a small handheld mixer/blender that I just love for the convenience.
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Wysiwigs
May 1, 2009 @ 12:17 pm | delete
- OOOOH those look delicious! That sounds like a fabulous idea for some summertime "snacks" after working outside (I might have to save my pennies for one of those blenders :o) Thanks for sharing such wonderful recipes!
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