Date
Saturday
Jun
21

June 21

National Smoothie Day

Celebrate National Smoothie Day with a refreshing, delicious twist - mix your favorite fruits and veggies into a smoothie for the perfect treat!

Yearly Date
June 21
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to celebrate National Smoothie Day on June 21! This day has been celebrated since the mid-1980s, when smoothies first became popular. A smoothie is a refreshing cold drink made of blended fruit, vegetables, and other ingredients such as yogurt or ice cream. They're a great way to get your daily portion of fruits and veggies in one delicious cup. So grab your favorite blender and start blending away for this special day!

National Smoothie Day Timeline

1922
Invention of the Blender
Stephen Poplawski invented the blender, a key appliance for making smoothies, creating a possibility for the future of smoothie creation.
1930s
Smoothies in Health Food Stores
Smoothies were introduced in health food stores in the United States as a healthy meal option.
1970s
Smoothie Popularity Increases
Due to the rise of the health and fitness movement, smoothies' popularity increased during this time.
1980s
First National Smoothie Day
The first National Smoothie Day was celebrated in mid-1980s as smoothies became more mainstream.
2001
Smoothie King Expansion
Smoothie King, one of the largest smoothie franchises, began its significant expansion, marking the continued popularity of smoothies.
2010
Superfood Smoothies' Rise
The inclusion of superfoods like kale and chia seeds in smoothies became a new trend, further expanding the variations of smoothie recipes.

How to Celebrate National Smoothie Day

1

Make your own smoothie

Blend together your favorite fruits and veggies for a delicious, nutritious smoothie. You can also add yogurt, peanut butter, or protein powder to make it even healthier.

2

Visit a smoothie shop

Search for a local smoothie shop and try out their signature blends. Or, if you’re feeling adventurous, create your own custom concoction.

3

Host a smoothie party

Invite friends over for an afternoon or evening of smoothies and fun. Ask everyone to bring their favorite fruits and ingredients so you can create different combinations.

4

Go on a smoothie crawl

Gather up some friends and set out on a mission to find the best smoothies in town. Visit different shops and cafes and sample the different flavors.

5

Try a new recipe

Look online for new and creative recipes to try out. There’s nothing like a fresh smoothie to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Why We Love National Smoothie Day

A

Smoothies are healthy

Smoothies are a great way to get in essential vitamins and minerals that you might not otherwise consume in your regular diet. With smoothies, you can mix and match different fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds to create a nutrient-packed and delicious drink.

B

Smoothies are customizable

You can make smoothies sweet, tart, creamy or even spicy. Plus, you can add ingredients like protein powder or start creating green smoothies with spinach or kale for added nutrition. The possibilities are endless - the only limit is your imagination!

C

Smoothies are easy & quick

Smoothie making is an incredibly fast process - all you need to do is throw some ingredients together in a blender! This makes it perfect for those busy mornings when you don't have much time to prepare breakfast. You can just blend up a delicious smoothie before heading out the door!

National Smoothie Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Jun 20
Tuesday
2024
Jun 20
Thursday
2025
Jun 20
Friday
2026
Jun 20
Saturday
2027
Jun 20
Sunday