Vegan Smoothie Recipe
Drinking smoothies are a great way to get some extra nutrients in your body without eating a full meal. I have tried LOTS of different recipes (there are as many recipes as your imagine can conjure up!), but prefer this one over all the rest. Best of all, it is a Vegan Smoothie Recipe that your non-vegan friends will also love.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1/4 cup of full-fat coconut milk (the kind that comes in a can)*
- 1/2 to 1 cup of water (depending on how thick you like your smoothies)*
- Couple tablespoons of Chia seeds, flax seeds or pumpkin seeds
- About a cup of frozen fruit -- I generally use nectarines, but any good fruit will work
- Couple stalks of kale, collards or chard**
Instructions
- Add liquid and seeds to your Vitamix (or other blend) and start blending slowly, increasing speed to highest level.
- Add fruit and veggies and blend until smooth.
*If you prefer, you can substitute the canned coconut milk and water for some coconut milk in the cartons in the dairy section — not the shelf stable boxes, but the fresh coconut milk. I often have this on hand since it is my favorite type of vegan milk. Of course, omit the water if you use this method.
**The type of veggies you use in your smoothie can vary greatly. Depending on what you have on hand, you can use beet tops, spinach or any nutritious fresh greens. I often use dried seaweed — as this is the only way I find it palatable!
If you are interested in more Vegan Smoothies, check out my mini website: Easy Healthy Smoothie Recipes
Wednesday, October 2nd 2013 at 8:25 pm |
My go to smoothie is:
4 Cups baby Kale
1 Cup cold water
1 yellow delicious Apple
1 tsp Ginger Root
1 Cucumber
Toss it all in the blender till smooth. Drink. I do this 4-5 days a week for lunch. Quick and easy. Very nutrient dense.
Thursday, October 3rd 2013 at 9:02 am |
Great recipe — thanks for sharing!!