A little reason to celebrate
National Smoothie Day
Drink ยท June 21
A day for smoothies: blended drinks of fruit, often with yogurt, milk or juice, and the many ways people mix them at home.
National Smoothie Day falls on Monday, June 21, 2027. That is 237 days away.
A smoothie is fruit put through a blender until it turns thick and drinkable. Most recipes add a liquid such as milk, juice or water, and many add yogurt for body. Frozen fruit or ice gives that cold, spoonable texture that sits somewhere between a drink and a dessert.
The appeal is how forgiving it is. Bananas make things creamy. Berries bring color and tartness. Mango and pineapple push it toward something that tastes like a vacation in a cup. A handful of spinach turns the whole thing green without changing the flavor as much as people expect, and oats or nut butter make it heavier and more filling.
People mark the day mostly in their own kitchens, trying a new combination or reviving an old favorite. Some pour the mix into a bowl and pile fruit and granola on top, which is less a drink and more breakfast with ambitions. Others use it as a way to rescue bananas that have gone spotty on the counter.
Order matters a little when loading a blender. Liquid at the bottom helps the blades catch, and frozen pieces on top get pulled down as everything spins. If the motor strains, a splash more liquid usually fixes it. If the result is too thin, a few more frozen chunks bring it back.
A ripe banana, peeled, sliced and frozen ahead of time, does more for a smoothie's texture than almost anything else you can add.
Ways to celebrate
- Try a fruit combination you have never blended together before.
- Freeze overripe bananas in slices for future smoothies.
- Make a smoothie bowl topped with fresh fruit and granola.
- Share your go-to smoothie recipe with a friend or coworker.
- Add a handful of spinach and see if anyone notices.
Things for the day
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Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, June 21 |
| 2027 | Monday, June 21 |
| 2028 | Wednesday, June 21 |
| 2029 | Thursday, June 21 |
| 2030 | Friday, June 21 |
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- National Cookie Dough Day
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- Take Your Cat to Work Day
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