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Vegan smoothies donโt have to taste awful to be good for you; they can taste amazing and still fuel your body with the nutrients you need. Iโve got the list for the best vegan smoothie recipes right here!
Vegan smoothie recipes and plant-based eating are becoming more and more popular. People are looking to add more plants to their diet because the results donโt lie. And well, thatโs my goal here at Simple Green Smoothies.
I want to inspire everyone to eat more plants and blend smoothies with me. So Iโm sharing a great round-up with you today of my top 8 vegan smoothies, which I hope you blend and fall in love with too!
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Whatโs a Vegan Smoothie
If youโre trying to limit the amount of animal products you consume, a vegan smoothie is a great option. Itโs typically a mixture of fruits, vegetables and a liquid base like water, oat milk, almond milk or even coconut milk. There are TONS of tasty recipe options and today I want to share 8 vegan smoothies with you.
Now, if you are NOT vegan, thatโs okay! Iโm not either. Yet itโs great to fuel our bodies with all kinds of plants, and these amazing smoothies do just that.
What you wonโt find in these recipes is anything using animals or stuff that comes from them โ cowโs milk, yogurt, honey, etc. Some of these foods can cause digestive and skin issues, so we stay away from it all with vegan smoothies.
The Plant-Based Lifestyle
When I was 28 years old with two babiesโฆ. I realized hadnโt been giving my body the right kind of fuel. Instead of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, I was living off of coffee, Lucky Charms, and mac nโ cheese. I called myself the worldโs unhealthiest vegetarian and I felt like crap.
Well, that all changed after that first taste of a green smoothie.
Thanks to childhood pickiness, portrayal in the media, and the color green, a lot of people think they donโt like veggies, especially leafy greens. By leaving those out of the diet, the body misses out on so many nutrients that it canโt get from other places. Vitamins and supplements still arenโt as good as eating your fruits and veggies.
Milk Alternatives for Smoothies
If you lived through the 80โs and early 90โs, โGot Milkโ commercials were everywhere. I truly thought that milk was the answer to everything. Yet that isnโt the caseโ especially if youโre lactose intolerant (me!) or sensitive to dairy (which is the #1 food allergy). Thankfully, a milk-free smoothie is quite easy to do. Instead of milk, I like to use almond milk, oat milk, water, coconut water or even rice milk depending on what fruits Iโm using.
Eating and living healthy starts with the desire to do so. It can be a scary thing to do. And Iโm not suggesting everyone needs to adopt a vegan diet and lifestyle. I live by a โyou do youโ mantra when it comes to eating. But it almost goes without saying that most people could benefit from eating more plants.
During the day the majority of us are accustomed to three meals and a few snacks. Swap one of those with a green smoothie and see what happens. If youโre like me, youโll find your energy start to soar. Your tastebuds will change. Youโll start craving more plants. And who knows? Maybe it will inspire you to make other healthy changes like going for a daily walk or practicing good sleep hygiene (we even have a bedtime smoothie that helps promote good sleep!)
What Should a Vegan Eat for Breakfast?
A breakfast smoothie goes a long way first thing in the morning. Now, you donโt have to be vegan to enjoy a smoothie for breakfast. I think everyone benefits from more fruits and veggies blended today, which is why I follow a plant-based diet. Yet you donโt have to remove all meat, cheese and milk from your diet in order to get results.
Start with one thing: a vegan smoothie, and see where it takes you. Smoothies have taken me on a journey to other nations, theyโve fueled my body to run marathons, theyโve given me energy to be a girl boss, a wife, a mother, and all of the other roles I fulfill.
The more plants you add to your diet, the more youโll start to crave them. This def happened to me when I started drinking green smoothies. (I didnโt dive fully into vegan smoothies in the beginning, yet I quickly realized the results get even better when you do!)
What would you do with all that extra energy?
8 Vegan Smoothie Recipes
Here are my top vegan smoothie recommendations. They are all delicious + nutritious beverages the whole family can enjoy together. So grab your blender and get ready to mix some fun new recipes!
Cinnamon date smoothieโ Is this a dessert?! Iโve gotten tons of comments on this smoothie, saying it tastes like a cinnamon roll in a cup. The key is using fresh dates as well as plant based milk for a creamy, delightful treat.
Chocolate protein shakeโ If that photo hasnโt sold you on this smoothie, then let me testify to itโs awesomeness. I blend this smoothie up before a big workout, so my body can use its ingredients for fuel.
Banana oatmeal smoothieโ Perfect for breakfast on the go, this creamy smoothie is boosted with oatmeal. This vegan smoothieโs truly some serious goodness ready to consume in minutes.
Coconut joy smoothie bowlโ Smoothie bowls are uniquely designed to be loaded with plants like smoothies, yet thicker and a blank canvas for ALL. THE. TOPPINGS.
Beginnerโs luck smoothieโ I donโt call this the best smoothie ever just for kicks. Itโs been voted into this title by fans over and over again. If you are new to vegan smoothies, green smoothies, or any kind of smoothie, then this should be your first blend.
Mango smoothieโ A super refreshing, creamy smoothie made with cashew milk is at the top of my blending list this spring. This is a new recipe, and was an easy add to the vegan smoothie recipes list โ itโs so good!
Strawberry carrot smoothieโ Carrots in a smoothie? Kale yeah! I love adding a variety of root veggies to smoothies; they add both flavor and nutrition. Plus, the sweetness from the carrots pairs so well with fresh strawberries in this beverage.
Citrus Vegan Smoothies for the Win!
This last vegan smoothie recipe below is a definite winner. Itโs our Day #1 smoothie in our 10-Day Summer Smoothie Challenge. Vitamin C-powered fruits dominate for a mighty immunity boost. If youโre looking for a little less natural sugar, then swap the banana for some slices of avocado. It uses a bit less water than my typical green smoothie formula, because an orange is naturally full of water.
Donโt forget to blend this smoothie and let me know with a comment + review how you liked it!
This was delicious! I added a piece of ginger and a scoop homemade protein powder.
Delicious, flavorful and satisfying! I had Day 1 smoothie as a meal replacement.
Citrus Vegan smoothie is fire, I cant recall when I tasted a smoothie so good and filling.. Iโm going to keep this recipe.
I started off the day 1 smoothie with different ingredients listed because I wanted to commit to working towards change, today. So my smoothie ingredients consisted of the same base of water and spinach, but I used blueberries as my fruit then added my favorite protein powder and a bit of activated charcoal.
Added ginger orange protein powder to make it a meal. Very good!!!
The day one smoothie was great! I had forgotten today was the day and then received the reminder email. I had every ingredient and purchased the next 5 or so days of smoothie ingredients today. I felt this smoothie was filling, tasted good, and made me feel like I had make a really healthy choice for a snack.
This is a great smoothie and nice introduction for Day 1 of the challenge. I followed the directions exactly and in the future I am going to substitute some aloe vera juice for the water, when I have it on hand. You cannot taste the spinach and the frozen fruit makes it creamy!
This was so refreshing!
Just started the 10-day Smoothie challenge and this Vegan Citrus smoothie helped me kick day 1 off right! This smoothie is so yummy. It has all the delicious fruits, orange, banana, pineapple, and mango! I cannot even taste the spinach. I canโt wait to try more recipes.
I really like this smoothie because it is easy to make and easy to drink. Itโs got a nice smooth tropical flavor that that I think even the least adventurous person would love. The ingredients are all staples in my fruit bowl and freezer making it a good go to.
Totally agree, Polly. This is a great go-to.
I add the pineapple core and mango pit and peels to a pot of water (cover by about an inch, inch and a half) and bring to a boil. Simmer for an hour, then strain thru fine mesh strainer. Chill in covered container. Use in place of water for more flavor. I do the same with peaches and apples.
Whenever I use oranges in smoothies, I try to also include a carrot to increase fiber. I enjoyed this green one, with the added carrot.
What a great idea! Thanks for the tip! ๐
Delicious!
Was supper excited to start the challenge with a favorite.
Tropical fruits in any smoothing make it great.
Tasty. Not too sweet.
Tasty. I replaced the orange with more mango. Not too sweet.
Smoothie was Very Delicious!
So yummy!