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Vegan smoothies don’t have to taste awful to be good for you; they can taste amazing and still fuel your body with the nutrients you need. I’ve 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 don’t lie. And well, that’s my goal here at Simple Green Smoothies.
I want to inspire everyone to eat more plants and blend smoothies with me. So I’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!
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What’s a Vegan Smoothie
If you’re trying to limit the amount of animal products you consume, a vegan smoothie is a great option. It’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, that’s okay! I’m not either. Yet it’s great to fuel our bodies with all kinds of plants, and these amazing smoothies do just that.
What you won’t find in these recipes is anything using animals or stuff that comes from them — cow’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 babies…. I realized hadn’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 n’ cheese. I called myself the world’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 don’t like veggies, especially leafy greens. By leaving those out of the diet, the body misses out on so many nutrients that it can’t get from other places. Vitamins and supplements still aren’t as good as eating your fruits and veggies.
Milk Alternatives for Smoothies
If you lived through the 80’s and early 90’s, “Got Milk” commercials were everywhere. I truly thought that milk was the answer to everything. Yet that isn’t the case— especially if you’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 I’m using.
Eating and living healthy starts with the desire to do so. It can be a scary thing to do. And I’m not suggesting everyone needs to adopt a vegan diet and lifestyle. I live by a “you do you” 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 you’re like me, you’ll find your energy start to soar. Your tastebuds will change. You’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 don’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 don’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, they’ve fueled my body to run marathons, they’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 you’ll start to crave them. This def happened to me when I started drinking green smoothies. (I didn’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!
Cinnamon date smoothie– Is this a dessert?! I’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.
Chocolate protein shake– If that photo hasn’t sold you on this smoothie, then let me testify to it’s awesomeness. I blend this smoothie up before a big workout, so my body can use its ingredients for fuel.
Banana oatmeal smoothie– Perfect for breakfast on the go, this creamy smoothie is boosted with oatmeal. This vegan smoothie’s truly some serious goodness ready to consume in minutes.
Coconut joy smoothie bowl– Smoothie bowls are uniquely designed to be loaded with plants like smoothies, yet thicker and a blank canvas for ALL. THE. TOPPINGS.
Beginner’s luck smoothie– I don’t call this the best smoothie ever just for kicks. It’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.
Mango smoothie– 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 – it’s so good!
Strawberry carrot smoothie– 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. It’s our Day #1 smoothie in our 10-Day Summer Smoothie Challenge. Vitamin C-powered fruits dominate for a mighty immunity boost. If you’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.
Don’t forget to blend this smoothie and let me know with a comment + review how you liked it!
Kids say, “It’s great! It’s sweet! It’s delicious! And it’s pretty!”
Woo hoo lil’ Rawkstars! Thanks for the rating!! 😀
Really like this smoothie! I like to add a protein and healthy fat to keep me full until lunch. Today it was oatmeal and hemp hearts! Creamy and delicious
Was so yummy! I am not able to have banana, so I just leave them out and they taste delicious.
One I will make again.
You can also sub avocado in this one if you choose but leaving the banana out works just as well. 🙂
Pretty good. I made some mods due to what I had on hand. I don’t recommend arugula in place of spinach. I had fresh mango, not frozen, and froz banana instead of fresh. Also used coconut water. I think it would have been extra delicious with some ginger!
Hi Jolene! Ginger would for sure taste great in this one. And I also learned the hard way that arugula isn’t the best leafy green for smoothies. I really love its peppery taste but not so much in a fruit smoothie!
This receipe is so so yummy and super simple to make! My hubby took one look at it and was like ‘ugh..it’s green, I’m going to hate it!’. I made him try a sip…he then wanted his own and he wants me to save the recipe so I can make it again tomorrow morning for him!!! LOL!! It’s that yummy!!! *I added a little bit, like 1/2 a scoop of my vegan protein powder to the mix!
– @_saragetsfit_lsf
Woo hoo! Way to make him give it a chance. Bet he was surprised at how great it tastes! 😀
This is a great smoothie recipe that is easy to make! I plussed it up by adding some of the SGS protein powder 🙂
Totally yum!! Bulked it out to a meal replacement with oats & coconut oil and then had to add loads more water so the consistency was less ‘concrete’ (whoever knew concrete could taste so good?!) and more ‘soft serve ice cream’! I’m definitely going to have this one again (and again)!!
Tastes Absolutely yummy!!
Citrus vegan smoothie
Great recipe so refreshing and creamy. I did add in vanilla protein powder so I can have this amazing smoothie as a meal replacement. I give this smoothie ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ !!!
Love this recipe. I have used this recipe about a half a dozen times since I’ve had the book! It’s great except if you add too much pineapple…your mouth will definitely feel it the next day! Made my mouth so raw and it felt like I had a sore in my mouth from the acid in pineapple!
Hi Lindsey…sounds as if, like me, you might have an allergy to fresh pineapple. I find canned pineapple doesn’t affect me in the same way (just make sure it’s in ‘juice’ rather than ‘syrup’?!
Trish and Lindsay, fresh pineapple can be a bit harsh for some folks, I wonder if you use frozen would it be less so? If you do choose to use canned pineapple, def make sure to get pineapple in its own juice (but that sometimes still has added sugars). We love using fresh or frozen because pineapple contains bromelain, a potent anti-inflammatory and anti-swelling agent, and the canning process neutralizes bromelain.
Thanks trish/jess! I think I may have a small sensitivity to pineapple. Gastritis is another one along with acid reflux. But I love !! So I freeze my fresh pineapple after cutting it up and putting it into containers!
Glad you found a way that works for you!
Excellent and simple smoothie to make. I used all fresh ingredients because I had them at hand: it was creamy, sweet (but not too much), and I know it was full of vitamins.
Only because I’m use to putting in avocado in my morning smoothies I’d have to add that.
I didn’t change anything in the recipe. I absolute loved it.
Nice consistency because of the mango. A little too sweet with the pineapple.
I loved this smoothie. I did add in a plant based protein powder and ground flax seed. It was super yummy!
It was really good. I added ground flax seeds and hemp seeds for an extra protein boost. My husband liked it too 🙂
Excellent. Light and Refreshing!