Smoothies in The Sims 4 are more than just refreshing drinks—they act as mini power-ups that can change moods, boost skills, and even alter body effects. Added with the Adventure Awaits expansion pack, the new blender system finally gives players a way to prepare drinks that tie directly into Sims’ lifestyles, especially for fitness or family-oriented households.
Whether you’re running a gym lot, telling a sports competition story, or simply looking for new kitchen options, smoothies add surprising depth. This guide covers everything: how to make them, all ten recipes, which ones kids can enjoy, and the gameplay advantages behind each drink.
Getting Started: How to Make Smoothies
To begin, purchase the Smoothietron: A Blender Experience from the Kitchen Appliances tab in Build Mode. It costs only §250, making it an affordable must-have for any household. Once placed on a counter or table, Sims can:
- Interact with the blender → Select Blend Smoothie.
- Choose a recipe → A menu appears with all available options.
- Pay with ingredients or money → If you have the right produce in your inventory, smoothies are free. Otherwise, Sims can pay a set Simoleon cost.
Even children can use the blender, though not every recipe is available to them.
How Smoothies Work in Gameplay
Smoothies function like consumables that provide short-term moodlets, need management, or even fitness adjustments. For example:
- A Carrot Smoothie makes Sims Focused (great for homework or logic-based tasks).
- The Slim Chocolate Shake simulates a workout, helping Sims slim down instantly.
- The quirky Purge Sequence drains the Bladder bar but temporarily gives a Steel Bladder effect.
This makes smoothies useful for storytelling, career optimization, and daily household management.
All Smoothie Recipes & Effects
There are 10 total recipes, divided into Mood Boosters, Fitness Shakes, and Utility Blends.
1. Mood Boosters
Perfect when you need Sims in the right mindset.
- Energizing Apple Spinach Smoothie
- Ingredients: 1 Apple + 1 Spinach OR §10
- Effect: Energized Moodlet
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Eagle Eye Carrot Smoothie
- Ingredients: 1 Carrot + 1 Any Vegetable OR §10
- Effect: Focused Moodlet
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Vitamin Focus Smoothie
- Ingredients: Any Fruit + Any Vegetable OR §10
- Effect: Boosts positive Moodlets and daily activities
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- The Rainbow Calamity
- Ingredients: 1 Milk/Egg + 1 Any Fruit + 1 Any Vegetable OR §20
- Effect: Rainbow Bliss! Happiness buff
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
2. Fitness & Body Shakes
Ideal for workout Sims or physical transformations.
- Athletic Boost Protein Smoothie
- Ingredients: 2 Milk/Egg OR §10
- Effect: Energized Moodlet
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- X-TREME Muscle! Protein Smoothie
- Ingredients: 3 Milk/Egg OR §25
- Effect: Strong Energized Moodlet
- Kid-Friendly: No
- Slim Chocolate Shake
- Ingredients: 2 Milk/Egg OR §15
- Effect: Slims Sim as if they worked out once
- Kid-Friendly: No
3. Utility & Fun Blends
These cover hunger management or unusual side effects.
- Berry Banana Blitz Smoothie
- Ingredients: Any Fruit + Any Berry/Berry Jam OR §10
- Effect: None (just tasty)
- Kid-Friendly: Yes
- Meal Replacement Peanut Butter Smoothie
- Ingredients: 1 Milk/Egg + 1 Any Fruit + 1 Any Vegetable OR §20
- Effect: Fills Hunger slightly (like a quick meal)
- Kid-Friendly: No
- The Purge Sequence
- Ingredients: 1 Milk/Egg + 1 Any Fruit + 1 Any Vegetable OR §10
- Effect: Instantly drains Bladder Need but grants temporary Steel Bladder
- Kid-Friendly: No
Kids vs. Adults: What’s Different?
Children can make and drink six smoothies: Apple Spinach, Carrot, Vitamin Focus, Athletic Boost, Berry Banana Blitz, and Rainbow Calamity.
The other four—Slim Chocolate Shake, Meal Replacement, Purge Sequence, and X-TREME Muscle—are restricted to teens and older Sims.
This makes smoothies not just a fun family activity, but also a subtle way to highlight differences between life stages in the game.
Pro Tips for Smoothie Use
- Boost study sessions: Give kids an Eagle Eye Carrot Smoothie before homework to maximize their Focused buff.
- Gym synergy: Protein smoothies before a treadmill or weightlifting session keep athletes energized longer.
- Emergency meals: Meal Replacement smoothies are lifesavers when your Sims don’t have time to cook.
- Storytelling flavor: Use Slim Chocolate Shake or The Purge Sequence as part of quirky household stories—great for Let’s Plays or challenge runs.
Smoothies may seem like a small addition, but they add real flavor to The Sims 4’s daily life systems. From helping kids focus on schoolwork to giving athletes a performance edge, each recipe has its own niche. With just ten drinks to master, it’s easy for players to explore them all and weave them into their Sims’ routines.
Whether you’re building a health-obsessed household, running a family kitchen, or just want a new way to manage moods, smoothies are a simple but effective tool to keep Sims happy, healthy, and energized. Play Now!
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