One thing that many people miss with vegan smoothies is the yogurt. Yogurt smoothies are rich and creamy, and have a flavor that many people love. Unfortunately, they are definitely not vegan.
So what is a green smoothie lover to do?
There are many alternatives to the yogurt smoothie recipe that vegans can do. Avocado is a creamy and rich is a great addition to any smoothie recipe. Using a sharp knife, cut lengthwise around the avocado, giving it a sharp twist to release the two halves. Then scoop out the meat inside and add to your smoothie. Try this simple recipe:
1 avocado
2 bananas
1 mango
1 handful turnip greens
Of course, for those who do not like avocado there are still great yogurt alternatives. Nogurt is a delicious vegan yogurt that has the same taste and texture as its milk counterpart. Add a scoop of Nogurt to any yogurt smoothie recipe for a great vegan alternative. Mix this recipe up for a healthy treat:
Some days I want a smoothie that is creamy and milky. Vegans have the options of using many different milk options: soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk to name a few. Soy milk is a very popular choice, but with concerns about soy and estrogen, I like to use fortified rice milk with my smoothies.
Here’s a delicious creamy smoothie that I love on a hot summer afternoon.
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup spinach leaves
1 banana
1 cup rice milk
Blend this altogether and pour into a fun, summer glass. Then go relax in the shade and drink to your health!
These are one of my favorite smoothies to drink first thing in the morning. The blueberry and banana flavor is a real comfort taste, a bit like mom’s blueberry pancakes. But this smoothie is so packed with healthy nutrients it gives me a boost.
Put all the dry ingredients in first, then pour the water in over it. I like enough water to cover everything in the blender, but you can add more or less to make it thinner or thicker as you like.
Some days I just love a little tropical drink with a pretty umbrella sticking out of it. With vegan green smoothies I can still have that, and health too. This is my favorite tropical inspired smoothie for warm days by the pool.
1 large mango, diced and chilled
1 cup sliced pineapple
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 banana
1/4 cup raw coconut
1 handful of kale
Toss it all in a blender and mix. If you like yours to be a little frothier, cut back on the pineapple juice and toss in some ice cubes instead. Pour this smoothie into a pretty cup, add a tropical umbrella, and pretend you’re living it up beachside.
Here is a quick video that I made on making a delicious and healthy vegan smoothie. This drink tastes so good you may be shocked at how healthy it is. And the deep red color makes this smoothie perfect to give to people who are less than enthusiastic about drinking anything green.
1 banana
1 cup frozen berries
1 cup kale leaves
1 tablespoon milled flax seed
optional 1/3 cup apple juice
I like my smoothies thick, but I know some prefer thinner ones. Adding the 1/3 cup of apple juice will thin it down without disrupting the flavor of the berries.
Smoothies can do more than just make us feel great, they can also focus on select areas that give us the most trouble. Those who suffer from stomach problems such as indigestion or pain, this is a great recipe to have.
1 banana, sliced
1 pear, sliced
2 stalks celery
1 cup spinach leaves
half an avacado
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
1 cup water
Blend these ingredients together and enjoy when you feel your stomach is going to give you trouble. The ginger will provide stomach relief for almost any ailment, while the other ingredients give you much needed antioxidants to help process out toxins.
photo credit: love♡janine
