I love the taste of tart, fresh strawberries mixed with deep, rich dark chocolate. I love them even more when I can drink the two in a delicious and healthy vegan green smoothie. This is the perfect healthy dessert that will hit your sweet spot without sending you into sugar toxicity. Go ahead and have seconds, they’re just that good.

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 cup Navitas Naturals Organic Raw Chocolate Nibs
• 1 large handful baby spinach leaves
• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Blend together and serve in your favorite margarita glass or serve it with a scoop of raw vegan ice cream.

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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:

• 1 cup Pomegranate Nogurt
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup strawberries
• 1 banana
• 1 cup carrot juice

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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!

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Drinking a vegan smoothie every morning is a great way to feel energized and alert at the start of your day. Many people rely on coffee to get themselves going in the morning, but a delicious smoothie will provide your brain with what it really needs to wake up.

Try this delicious smoothie recipe for breakfast and kick start your day.

• 10 frozen or fresh strawberries (if you use fresh be sure to add 2-3 ice cubes to the mix)
• 1 orange, peeled and sliced
• 2 large carrots, sliced
• 1 cup orange juice

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and mix until liquefied. This can be a little too thick  for some people’s tastes, adding another 1/2 cup of orange juice will thin it out.

Serves 2