Crave-Worthy 8 Unique Lychee Smoothie Recipes for Something Different

Lychee brings floral sweetness, juicy perfume, and major tropical vibes to any blender party. These eight smoothies take lychee way beyond “just toss with yogurt” and into bold, slurpable glory. We’re talking creamy, zesty, herby, and even a little spicy—because why not? Grab a bag of frozen lychees or a can, and let’s make your blender famous.

1. Coconut-Lychee Cream Dream You’ll Think Came From A Beach Bar

This smoothie tastes like vacation in a glass—no passport required. The combo of lychee and coconut milk turns lush and silky, while a splash of lime keeps things bright. Serve it when you want something indulgent, fast, and wildly refreshing.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups frozen lychee (pitted)
• 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (well shaken)
• 1/2 cup cold coconut water
• 1 small banana, frozen
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
• Pinch of salt
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Add lychee, coconut milk, coconut water, banana, lime juice, honey, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend on high until creamy and smooth, adding ice for a thicker texture.
3. Taste and adjust sweetness or lime to your liking.

Pour over crushed ice and top with toasted coconut flakes for a little crunch. Want a protein boost? Add a scoop of unflavored collagen or vanilla whey—still tropical, just more filling.

2. Lychee-Matcha Glow-Up That Beats Your Café Habit

Meet your new mid-morning pick-me-up. Earthy matcha tames lychee’s floral sweetness for a balanced, energizing sip. It’s creamy, slightly grassy, and low-key addictive.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen lychee
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
• 1 cup cold almond milk (unsweetened)
• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons matcha powder
• 1 teaspoon honey or agave (more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Whisk matcha with a splash of almond milk to smooth out clumps.
2. Add lychee, yogurt, remaining almond milk, whisked matcha, honey, and vanilla to the blender.
3. Blend until silky. Toss in ice for thickness and blend again.

Dust the top with a little extra matcha for café vibes. FYI: Sub oat milk if you want more body, or swap yogurt for silken tofu to make it dairy-free and extra creamy.

3. Spicy Lychee Mango Lassi With Chili-Lime Swagger

This riff on a classic lassi brings heat, sweet, and tang all in one. Lychee and mango cuddle up in a creamy yogurt base, while chili and lime come in hot with a zesty punch. It’s the perfect brunch flex or post-taco-night dessert drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ripe mango, cubed and frozen
• 3/4 cup frozen lychee
• 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup cold water or milk of choice
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons honey
• 1/8 teaspoon ground chili (cayenne or Kashmiri chili)
• Pinch of cardamom (optional)
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Add mango, lychee, yogurt, water, lime juice, honey, chili, and cardamom to a blender.
2. Blend until creamy and thick.
3. Add ice to reach your ideal consistency and blend again.

Rim the glass with tajín or salt-chili mix for extra kick. Prefer it lighter? Cut the yogurt in half and top with club soda for a bubbly lassi spritz—seriously refreshing.

4. Strawberry Lychee Lemonade Smoothie That Screams Summer

Think pink lemonade but creamier and way more fun. Juicy strawberries and lychee make a bright, tangy blend you’ll crave on hot afternoons. It doubles as a not-too-sweet breakfast or a poolside cooler.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 1 cup frozen lychee
• 3/4 cup cold lemonade (store-bought or homemade)
• 1/2 cup plain kefir or Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Blend strawberries, lychee, lemonade, kefir, lemon juice, and maple syrup.
2. Add ice for slushier texture and blend to your preferred thickness.
3. Taste and bump up lemon or sweetener if needed.

Top with sliced strawberries and a squeeze of lemon for that lemonade-stand look. Swap kefir for sparkling water to turn it into a tart slush—IMO, the perfect BBQ sidekick.

5. Lychee Basil Cooler That Makes Your Blender Smell Like A Garden

Herb lovers, this one’s your love language. Peppery-sweet basil brings a fresh green spark to mellow, floral lychee. It sips clean, bright, and fancy without trying too hard.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups frozen lychee
• 3/4 cup cold white grape juice or apple juice
• 1/2 cup cold water or coconut water
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon agave (optional)
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Add lychee, grape juice, water, basil, lime zest, lime juice, and agave to a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and green-flecked.
3. Strain through a fine sieve if you prefer ultra-smooth, or leave it rustic.

Garnish with a slapped sprig of basil to release aroma. You can swap basil for mint or do half-and-half. Add a pinch of salt to make the flavors pop—tiny move, big upgrade.

6. Pineapple Lychee Piña Colada Smoothie With No Regrets

All the sunset-sipping vibes, none of the hangover. Pineapple brings tang, lychee adds perfume, and coconut ties it together like a beach playlist. It’s basically dessert you can drink for breakfast, and who’s mad about that?

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
• 1 cup frozen lychee
• 3/4 cup light coconut milk
• 1/2 cup ice (more if needed)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add pineapple, lychee, coconut milk, ice, lime juice, honey, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend until frosty and thick.
3. Adjust lime or sweetness to taste.

Top with a ring of dried pineapple or a cherry for kitsch. For extra creaminess, toss in 2 tablespoons of cashews (soaked for 20 minutes) before blending—ultra-luxe texture unlocked.

7. Lychee Espresso Shake For People Who Like Their Mornings Fancy

Coffee and lychee? Stay with me. The fruity-floral notes from lychee play surprisingly well with bold espresso, especially when you add chocolate and almond. It’s a breakfast-meets-dessert situation you’ll repeat on Mondays, trust me.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup frozen lychee
• 1 shot hot or chilled espresso (or 1/2 cup strong cold brew)
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 small frozen banana
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 to 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. If using hot espresso, let it cool slightly so it doesn’t melt everything.
2. Blend lychee, espresso, almond milk, banana, cocoa, almond butter, and maple syrup.
3. Add ice to thicken and blend until velvety.

Finish with a sprinkle of cocoa nibs for crunch. Swap almond butter for tahini if you want a toasty, grown-up vibe. Pro tip: a pinch of cardamom makes it sing.

8. Lychee Avocado Silk Smoothie That’s Basically Skincare

When you want creamy without dairy, this smoothie delivers. Avocado gives body, lychee brings natural sweetness, and spinach sneaks in greens you won’t even taste. It’s mellow, luscious, and weekday-hero material.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen lychee
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1 cup spinach, lightly packed
• 1 cup oat milk (or other plant milk)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon honey or dates to taste
• Pinch of sea salt
• Ice as needed

Instructions:

1. Add lychee, avocado, spinach, oat milk, lime juice, honey, and salt to a blender.
2. Blend until ultra-smooth and pale green.
3. Adjust sweetness and lime, then add ice for thickness and blend again.

Top with a drizzle of olive oil and cracked pepper if you like savory-leaning smoothies—shockingly good. Need protein? Add hemp hearts or vanilla protein powder. You’ll stay full for hours.

Ready to fall in love with lychee all over again? These eight blends keep things fun, fresh, and wildly sippable, whether you want cozy, zippy, or full-on tropical. Grab your blender and make something different today—you’ve got options for every mood.