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Vegan smoothies donโ€™t have to taste awful to be good for you; they can taste amazing and still fuel your body with the nutrients you need. Iโ€™ve got the list for the best vegan smoothie recipes right here!

vegan tropical smoothie

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 donโ€™t lie. And well, thatโ€™s my goal here at Simple Green Smoothies.

I want to inspire everyone to eat more plants and blend smoothies with me. So Iโ€™m 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!

Table of Contents
  1. Whatโ€™s a Vegan Smoothie
  2. The Plant-Based Lifestyle
  3. 8 Vegan Smoothie Recipes
  4. Citrus Vegan Smoothies for the Win!

Whatโ€™s a Vegan Smoothie

If youโ€™re trying to limit the amount of animal products you consume, a vegan smoothie is a great option. Itโ€™s 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, thatโ€™s okay! Iโ€™m not either. Yet itโ€™s great to fuel our bodies with all kinds of plants, and these amazing smoothies do just that.

What you wonโ€™t find in these recipes is anything using animals or stuff that comes from them โ€” cowโ€™s 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 babiesโ€ฆ. I realized hadnโ€™t 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 worldโ€™s 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 donโ€™t like veggies, especially leafy greens. By leaving those out of the diet, the body misses out on so many nutrients that it canโ€™t get from other places. Vitamins and supplements still arenโ€™t as good as eating your fruits and veggies.

Vegan Smoothie recipe with spinach and mango

Milk Alternatives for Smoothies

If you lived through the 80โ€™s and early 90โ€™s, โ€œGot Milkโ€ commercials were everywhere. I truly thought that milk was the answer to everything. Yet that isnโ€™t the caseโ€” especially if youโ€™re 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 Iโ€™m using.

Eating and living healthy starts with the desire to do so. It can be a scary thing to do. And Iโ€™m not suggesting everyone needs to adopt a vegan diet and lifestyle. I live by a โ€œyou 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 youโ€™re like me, youโ€™ll find your energy start to soar. Your tastebuds will change. Youโ€™ll 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 donโ€™t 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 donโ€™t 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, theyโ€™ve fueled my body to run marathons, theyโ€™ve 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 youโ€™ll start to crave them. This def happened to me when I started drinking green smoothies. (I didnโ€™t 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!

plant based smoothie recipe

Cinnamon date smoothieโ€“ Is this a dessert?! Iโ€™ve 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.

delicious vegan smoothie

Chocolate protein shakeโ€“ If that photo hasnโ€™t sold you on this smoothie, then let me testify to itโ€™s awesomeness. I blend this smoothie up before a big workout, so my body can use its ingredients for fuel.

breakfast smoothie made with plants

Banana oatmeal smoothieโ€“ Perfect for breakfast on the go, this creamy smoothie is boosted with oatmeal. This vegan smoothieโ€™s truly some serious goodness ready to consume in minutes.

fun smoothie bowl

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.

the best vegan smoothie

Beginnerโ€™s luck smoothieโ€“ I donโ€™t call this the best smoothie ever just for kicks. Itโ€™s 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.

delicious vegan smoothie recipe

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€“ itโ€™s so good!

smoothie with citrus

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.

Vegan Smoothie Ingredients

Citrus Vegan Smoothies for the Win!

This last vegan smoothie recipe below is a definite winner. Itโ€™s our Day #1 smoothie in our 10-Day Summer Smoothie Challenge. Vitamin C-powered fruits dominate for a mighty immunity boost. If youโ€™re 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.

Donโ€™t forget to blend this smoothie and let me know with a comment + review how you liked it!

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  1. 5 stars
    Citrus Vegan smoothie is fire, I cant recall when I tasted a smoothie so good and filling.. Iโ€™m going to keep this recipe.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    1. 5 stars
      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!

  4. 5 stars
    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 canโ€™t wait to try more recipes.

  5. 5 stars
    I really like this smoothie because it is easy to make and easy to drink. Itโ€™s 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.

  6. 4 stars
    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.

  7. 5 stars
    Was supper excited to start the challenge with a favorite.
    Tropical fruits in any smoothing make it great.