5 Reasons to Add Olive Oil to Your Smoothies

October 26, 2025

Smoothies are the unsung heroes of breakfast, lunch, and snack time—blending fresh flavors with targeted nutrition. But there’s an easy trick to make them even better: add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil. Packed with antioxidants, healthy fats, and unique phenolic compounds, EVOO can transform both taste and nutritional payoff.

Ready to take your blended drinks to the next level? Here’s why you should be stirring ARGILOS extra virgin olive oil into your daily smoothie routine.

1. Creamier Texture

Just a splash of olive oil makes smoothies more luscious by enhancing creaminess and mouthfeel. Quality extra virgin olive oil binds with fruit pulp, making every sip velvety and satisfying. Try it with berry blends or tropical favorites for an irresistibly rich texture.

2. Elevated Flavor

EVOO brings rich, fruity and herbal depth to any smoothie, whether you prefer green freshness or sweet, tangy fruit. High-polyphenol olive oils like ARGILOS work especially well, adding hints of pepper or grassiness that pair perfectly with lemon, ginger, or even leafy greens.

Discover more taste secrets and health benefits in our Argilos Olive Oil FAQs.

3. Improved Nutrition & Vitamin Absorption

Many fruit and veggie nutrients—including vitamins A, D, E, and K—are fat-soluble, which means your body absorbs them best alongside healthy fats. EVOO acts as a catalyst, unlocking these benefits while contributing its own vitamin E and K plus antioxidant phenolic compounds.

Curious about phenols? Dive into our article New Phenolic Compounds Found in EVOO.

4. Better Digestion

Olive oil helps stimulate digestive peptides that support nutrient absorption and keep your gut running smoothly. Studies show EVOO may reduce symptoms of heartburn and improve vitamin uptake in the intestine. Blend it into smoothies for a gentle digestive boost.

5. Balanced Blood Sugar

Choosing EVOO over other fats helps keep blood glucose levels in check, reducing classic sugar spikes after meals. Research shows olive oil is effective in promoting satiety—so you stay fuller, longer and avoid unhealthy snacking.

For more health and nutrition tips, check our Olive Oil Blog.

How to Start: Expert Tips

Start with one teaspoon per smoothie and gradually increase to one tablespoon to suit your taste.
For best results, use unfiltered, early-harvest EVOO like ARGILOS.
Experiment with citrus, ginger, and greens for smoothies that pair perfectly with olive oil.

References

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