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Awesome Vegan Smoothie Recipes

Awesome Vegan Smoothie Recipes

Awesome Vegan Smoothie Recipes

Vegan diets have continued to grow in popularity, but even if you’re not willing to remove all animal byproducts from your diet, vegan options can offer a little variety on a whole foods eating plan.

I like to throw some vegan meals and snacks into my own diet on a regular basis. Not only does it help cut down on a lot of the preservatives and additives that come with non-vegan foods, it’s also a great way to get your vitamins. Plant-based foods are still your best bet when it comes to vitamin and mineral support – in addition to the high fiber content that also comes with vegetables and fruits.

Vegan smoothies are one easy approach. If you are vegan, they can offer a delicious snack or mid-afternoon treat. If you’re not, the ingredients you can add to these smoothies can offer a major boost to your health.

Let’s take a look at 5 awesome vegan smoothie recipes…

5 Health-Boosting Vegan Smoothies

1. Mango Lime Smoothie – Looking for something to burn fat and calories and give your metabolism a major boost? This vegan smoothie will do just the trick. One of the best fat-busting ingredients here is the hemp protein, which not only boosts metabolism but also supports lean muscle mass.

Combine the following ingredients and blend until desired consistency:

  • Freshly squeezed juice from half of a lime
  • ½ of a banana
  • ½ cup of diced frozen or fresh mango
  • 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 scoop of Nutiva Organic Hemp Protein
  • Ice cubes as desired

2. Ginger Pear Smoothie – If you want to improve recovery from a hard workout or even an injury, this is the smoothie for you. The ginger has natural anti-inflammatory properties and the chia seeds contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that will also reduce inflammation in your joints and muscles.

Combine the following ingredients and blend until desired consistency:

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