How to make a kratom smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to introduce some fresh fruit, vegetables, and vitamins into your diet. While you can go to your local shop and pick up one of these refreshing drinks, have you ever considered a kratom version? Okay, though you probably won't be able to purchase a kratom smoothie off the shelf, making this drink is a straightforward affair, and there are many recipes you can tweak to meet your exact requirements and preferences. Believe us, this is one drink you won't want to miss out on!

What is a kratom smoothie?

First things first—what exactly is a kratom smoothie? As the name suggests, kratom smoothies contain a dose of kratom alongside various other ingredients. Typically featuring powdered kratom extract, some may contain shredded kratom, liquid extracts, or even dried leaves instead, all with varying effects. For the sake of ease, it's a good idea to start with powdered extracts and see how you fare before considering other forms of kratom.

What are the potential benefits of a kratom smoothie?

The main advantage of kratom smoothies is that they help to mask the unsavoury taste of kratom powder—you’ll get to enjoy all of the potent alkaloids without any bitterness. But what about its other effects? We know that smoothies containing fruits and vegetables offer various dietary benefits, but does kratom offer any advantages?

Well, similar to coffee, kratom has the potential to produce energy-boosting effects when taken in relatively small doses. Conversely, the larger the amount of kratom used, the more soothing and tension-relieving the effects become, with many kratom users consuming a larger amount in the evenings to help them drift off to sleep.

However, it's worth noting that each person's tolerance for kratom differs from the next, so it might take a little experimenting to determine the right amount for your needs.

Which kratom strain to use in your smoothie?

With around 15 different types of kratom available on the market today, all harvested from various parts of Southeast Asia and each having different vein variants (depending on how long the kratom leaves were aged), you have plenty of options to choose from.

Arguably, the most common kratom strain available and the best starting point is green maeng da. This strain can be purchased as a powdered extract and is ideal for creating smoothies and other drinks/food items.

Note that each strain produces slightly different effects depending on the dose, and that certain strains exhibit more soothing effects at lower doses than others, so do research on your chosen strain before incorporating it into your smoothies.

Kratom Powder - Maeng Da Green (Zamnesia)

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How to make a kratom smoothie

Once you've decided on your choice of kratom, it's time to go about making a smoothie that's not only tasty but teeming with potential benefits. Fortunately, creating a smoothie is an effortless and straightforward task that requires little more than household ingredients and equipment.

While each of the following recipes contains a unique list of ingredients, in terms of equipment, all that's required is the following:

• Blender
• Measuring cup
• Spoons

As soon as you've sorted your equipment, it's time to make your kratom smoothie. But before we begin, consider this; you can add other powders, such as protein and matcha, to your recipe to maximise the flavours and potential benefits of your smoothie!

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Chocolate kratom smoothie

First up is a real treat for those with a sweet tooth; simply add a little cocoa to create a decadent chocolate drink. Here are the ingredients you'll need to make this recipe:

• Cocoa powder (1½ tablespoons)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Almond, dairy, or coconut milk (2 cups)
• Raw kale (2 cups)
• Fruit (any of your choice) (2 cups)
• Kratom powder

Here's how to put it together:

1. Add the cocoa powder, cinnamon, milk, and raw kale to the blender.
   
2. Pulse the mixture in the blender until combined.
   
3. Add fruit and then blend on a low setting.
4. Add kratom powder.
5. Blend until fully mixed, then serve.
   
6. Enjoy!

Tropical kratom smoothie

There's nothing quite like a refreshing tropical smoothie with some fresh fruit; you can make it even better by adding a little kratom powder to the mix. Here's what you'll need:

• Almond, dairy, or coconut milk (2 cups)
• Tropical fruits (think mango, pineapple, banana, etc.) (2 cups)
• Kratom powder

Once you've got your ingredients, follow these steps:

1. Add milk and fruit to the blender and pulse until combined.
   
2. Add kratom powder to the mixture and blend on low.
3. Blend until thoroughly mixed, then serve.
4. Enjoy!

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Blue kratom smoothie

It's no secret that blueberries are packed full of antioxidants and vitamins, making them a great addition to any dish or drink. They're also one of the main ingredients you'll find in this blue kratom smoothie, alongside some other ingredients:

• Almond, dairy, or coconut milk (2 cups)
• Blueberries (3–4 cups)
• 1 large chopped frozen banana
• Kratom powder

As mentioned, you can always look to add some protein powder to your blue kratom smoothie for some extra benefits. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Add milk to the blender and gradually pour in blueberries. Pulse until combined.
   
2. Add chopped banana to mixture and blend on low.
   
3. Add kratom powder to the mixture and thoroughly blend.
4. Once fully blended, serve.
5. Enjoy!
   

Creamy kratom avocado smoothie

Forget your avocado on toast; whether you love them or hate them, here's a recipe you can use to really make the most of the humble alligator pear! But you'll need a few ingredients to put this one together:

• Almond, dairy, or coconut milk (2 cups)
• 1 ripe chopped avocado
• Frozen spinach (1 cup)
• Frozen pineapple (½ cup)
• 1 large chopped frozen banana
• Lime juice
• Sea salt
• Kratom powder

Once you've gathered your ingredients, you'll be surprised at how easy it is to create a tasty, creamy kratom avocado smoothie:

1. Add milk to the blender and gradually add chopped avocado and pulse.
   
2. Add frozen spinach, pineapple, and banana to the mixture and blend until creamy.
   
3. Pour kratom powder into the blender and pulse.
   
4. Squeeze a little lime juice into the mixture.
5. Add some salt to taste, then serve.
6. Enjoy!

Chocolate nut kratom smoothie

While adding chocolate to your kratom smoothie is one thing, you can make your mix even creamier by adding a nut butter of your choice. Soon, you'll be enjoying the irresistible sweet and savoury blend of this smoothie. To put this one together, here’s what you need:

• Almond, dairy, or coconut milk (2 cups)
• Kale (handful)
• Nut butter of choice (peanut, cashew, almond, hazelnut, etc.) (1 tablespoon)
• Cocoa powder (1½ tablespoons)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Fruit (banana works best)
• Kratom powder

To make a chocolate nut kratom smoothie, follow these simple steps:

1. Add milk and kale to the blender and pulse.
   
2. Once you've got a mixture, add cocoa powder, cinnamon, and any fruit.
   
3. Add 1 tablespoon of your chosen nut butter.
4. Lastly, add your kratom powder and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
   
5. Serve and enjoy!

Green kratom smoothie

Last on our recipe list is the green kratom smoothie. Rich in mango and spinach (as well as kratom), this smoothie is as vibrant and colourful as it is flavourful. You can create this drink with just a few ingredients:

• Water (1½ cups)
• Frozen spinach (2 cups)
• Mango (½ cup)
• Pineapple (½ cup)
• Kratom powder

Now that you've got your ingredients together, follow these steps and your smoothie will be ready in no time!

1. First, add water and spinach to the blender and pulse until mixed.
   
2. Gradually add the mango and pineapple, and blend.
3. Add kratom powder into the mixture and give a final blend until smooth and green.
   
4. Serve and enjoy!

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Can you mix kratom with any smoothie?

Although our kratom smoothie recipes cater for all kinds of tastes and preferences, if you feel that the process of creating your own is a little laborious, you can also add a dose of kratom powder to a shop-bought smoothie or fruit juice. Then you've got a kratom drink that's ready to go with zero fuss!

The same can be said about practically any food or drink you want to add kratom to. Fancy a sprinkle of kratom on ice cream? Pasta? You name it, you can do it! Of course, given kratom’s “acquired taste”, masking it with some of your favourite flavours will make the experience much more pleasant.

From bitter to bliss: Your kratom smoothie adventure awaits!

There you have it, from bitter to bliss, we've given you several smoothie ideas to make the most of your kratom powder—all of which require little in the way of ingredients and equipment. So, all that's left to do is pick out your favourite smoothie recipe (or recipes), stock up on kratom powder, and enjoy some flavourful drinks teeming with plenty of wellness benefits.

Adam Parsons

Professional cannabis journalist, copywriter, and author Adam Parsons is a long-time staff member of Zamnesia. Tasked with covering a wide range of topics from CBD to psychedelics and everything in between, Adam creates blog posts, guides, and explores an ever-growing range of products.

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