With many vegetarian smoothie recipes calling for milk and yogurt, it’s easy to think that vegan smoothies won’t stack up. But by falling back on good fats and proteins, such as avocado and nut milks, you can blend up filling vegan smoothies that you actually want to drink. These creative—and really delicious—combos aren’t too sweet, so if you prefer yours to mask, say, spinach, add a drizzle of agave or maple syrup.
Vegan Smoothies: Tropical Paradise
With a tropical blend of pineapple, mango, banana, and coconut, this delicious smoothie gets a spicy kick from fresh ginger.
Tropical Paradise Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1 cup coconut milk beverage
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 banana
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Strawberry and Coconut
Calling all coconut lovers: This strawberry smoothie gets its strong coconut flavor from coconut milk beverage and coconut oil.
Strawberry and Coconut Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1 cup coconut milk beverage
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup frozen mango chunks
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Blueberry, Avocado, and Lime
Avocado delivers protein and healthy fats, while lime juice adds a citrusy freshness. Add grated lime zest for a more intense flavor.
Blueberry, Avocado, and Lime Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1 cup almond milk or coconut milk beverage
1 cup frozen blueberries
1/2 avocado
Juice of 1 lime
1/2 teaspoon agave or maple syrup
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Spinach, Avocado, and Cucumber
Cucumber lends its cooling flavor to this green smoothie, which packs 2 cups baby spinach.
Spinach, Avocado, and Cucumber Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1/2 cup almond milk
2 big handfuls baby spinach
1/2 small cucumber
1/2 avocado
Juice of 1 lemon
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Vanilla Cherry Almond
A smoothie that could definitely pass for dessert, this cherry-banana combo gets its strong almond flavor (and protein) from chunky almond butter and almond milk.
Vanilla Cherry Almond Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1 cup almond milk
1 cup frozen cherries
1/2 banana
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Cinnamon Banana
If you love toast with almond butter and sliced banana, you’ll be a fan of this smoothie, which gets a little sweetness from pineapple (feel free to sub another fruit) and flavor from ground cinnamon and ginger.
Cinnamon Banana Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
3/4 cup milk of choice
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen pineapple chunks
2 tablespoons almond butter
Generous pinch of ground cinnamon
Generous pinch of ground ginger
Puree ingredients in a blender until smooth.
Vegan Smoothies: Chia, Berry, and Cardamom
Chia seeds give this smoothie its thick texture, while cardamom adds a distinct sweetness. We use a mix of raspberries and strawberries here, but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruits.
Chia, Berry, Cardamom Smoothie
Makes 2 small or 1 large
1 1/2 cups almond milk
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup frozen raspberries
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup almond milk with chia seeds. Let sit at least 20 minutes and up to 1 hour, until chia expands and the texture becomes pudding-like. Transfer chia mixture to blender and add remaining 1/2 cup almond milk, frozen berries, and cardamom. Blend until smooth.
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