5 DELICIOUS VEGAN SMOOTHIES TO HELP YOU GLOW AND GAIN ENERGY

There’s no better way to kick start your day or beat the afternoon slump, than with a vibrant, nutrient packed smoothie. When blended with the right ingredients, smoothies can do more than satisfy your taste buds: they can energize your body, nourish your skin, and help you radiate from the inside out. Whether you're chasing that healthy glow or looking for a natural energy boost, these 5 delicious vegan smoothies are your new go-to recipes for looking and feeling your best.

Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 2 handfuls spinach

• 1 cup zucchini, roughly chopped

• 1/2 avocado, pitted and scooped

• 3 SunGold Kiwi or Green Kiwi, washed, scooped and roughly chopped

• 1 medium banana, frozen or thawed

• 1/2 cup Coconut Water

Directions: 

• Add the veggies, fruit and coconut water to a blender and blend until nice and smooth.

• If the smoothie isn’t sweet enough, add your sweetener of choice and blend until just incorporated. Enjoy immediately. 

Blueberry Vanilla Matcha Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla soy, oat or almond milk

• 1/2 cup frozen wild blueberries

• 1 teaspoon matcha green tea powder

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

• ½ large frozen banana

• 1/2 cup ice cubes

Directions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until completely smooth and frothy. Serve cold, enjoy!

Berry Beet Smoothie

Ingredients: 

• 1/2 small beet, peeled and cut into cubes

• 1/2 banana, frozen

• 1/2 cup raspberries, frozen

• 1 mandarin, peeled 

• 1/2 inch cube of ginger

• 1/2–3/4 cup almond milk

Directions:

• Add all the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. 

• Pour into a glass and serve.

Banana Date Smoothie

Ingredients: 

• 1 banana

• 2–3 Medjool dates

• 1 tbsp almond or peanut butter

• 1 cup oat or soy milk

• Dash of cinnamon

Directions:

• Add the banana, dates, chia seeds, ground cardamom, milk, and ice cubes to your high-speed blender like Vitamix Blender.

• Blend for a few seconds until smooth and creamy. If you prefer your smoothies to be a bit thinner, try adding extra almond milk.

• Pour into a glass, top it with chia seeds. Serve immediately!

Blueberry and Almond Butter Smoothie

Ingredients: 

• ¾ cup frozen wild blueberries

• 1 ¼ cup unsweetened, plain almond milk

• 4 large soft Medjool dates, pitted

• ¼ cup raw slivered blanched almonds 

• 2 tablespoons raw creamy almond butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 cup ice cubes

Directions: 

• Add wild blueberries, almond milk, dates, almonds, almond butter and vanilla to a high speed blender. 

• Start blending at the lowest speed for 10 seconds. Then, gradually increase to the highest speed for 30 seconds. 

• Add 1 cup of ice and blend again for 30 seconds. Depending on your blender you may need to use the plunger or tamper feature to help the smoothie blend.  

• Divide the smoothie into 2 glasses. Enjoy immediately with a spoon.

Smoothies aren’t just quick and tasty, they’re a smart way to flood your body with the nutrients it craves. Whether you're chasing clearer skin, sustained energy, or simply a healthy habit that tastes amazing, these 5 vegan smoothies are here to help you shine, naturally.

Sources:

A Life Delicious, "Kiwi Avocado Green Smoothie" via Naomi Cook

Eating by Elaine, "Vegan Wild Blueberry and Almond Butter Smoothie (no banana!)" via Elaine Gordon

Choosing Chia, "Berry Beet Smoothie" via Jessica Hoffman

Ginger Hultin Nutrition, "Wild Blueberry Vanilla Matcha Smoothie" via Ginger Hultin

Indian Veggie Delight, "Banana Date Smoothie" via Bhavana Patil