Smoothies are a great (and quick) way to get your nutrients. Whether it’s a meal or a snack, there are so many ways to customize a smoothie for your own preferences. You can easily veganize smoothie recipes, like substituting Greek yogurt for coconut milk yogurt. These are some of my favorite smoothies. (P.S., I didn’t add measurements for the liquid and ice because I eyeball it, but you can easily manipulate how much liquid and ice you want to get the smoothie to your perfect consistency.) Just throw it in the blender and go.
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1. Pineapple Green Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 banana
- ¼ can of pineapple chunks
- 2 handfuls of spinach
- Apple juice
- Water
- Ice
2. Alternate Pineapple Green Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 banana
- ¼ can of pineapple chunks
- 2 handfuls of kale
- Unsweetened almond or soy milk
- Ice
3. Strawberry and Peach Smoothie
What you need:
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- 1 peach
- Tablespoon of honey
- Strawberry nonfat Greek yogurt or coconut milk yogurt
- Ice
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4. Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie
What you need:
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- Unsweetened almond milk
- Ice
- 1 tablespoon (peanut butter) protein powder – optional
5. Chia Berry Smoothie
What you need:
- 1 banana
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- ½ cup raspberries
- 2 teaspoons of chia seeds
- Vanilla soy milk
- Ice
6. Banana Chocolate Smoothie
This is more of a milkshake than a smoothie, but hey, there are bananas in it!
What you need:
- 2 bananas
- 2 scoops of coconut chocolate chip ice cream (you can easily find vegan options)
- Unsweetened almond or soy milk
- Ice
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Smoothies are a go-to for me and hopefully, they’ll be a go-to for you too. You can easily hide green foods in a smoothie and mask the flavor with your favorite fruits. They’re super quick and perfect if you’re on the go or if it’s a lazy day. Either way, smoothies are the bomb.