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    6 Easy Plant Based Smoothies

    Published: Feb 1, 2020 · Modified: Sep 27, 2020 by Tajda Ferko This post may contain affiliate links

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    Bringing you the 6 best plant based smoothies! These are tried & tested, ready for you to drink over and over again. Using staple fruit and veggies, these vegan smoothies are an easy way to get in your daily dose of plant goodness.

    A collage of 6 plant based smoothies on a white marble background.

    Ready to dive in?

    An overhead close-up view of red smoothie in a glass.

    What makes these plant based smoothies so special

    1. They all require just 5 ingredients.

    Who wants to do a grocery run to pick up 20 rare or expensive ingredients just for a smoothie? I, for one, like to keep it simple. These all require a maximum of five ingredients.


    2. They’re made up of easy-to-find fruit. 

    I like to celebrate simple ingredients that are often overlooked. The world of smoothies can be very pretentious and include ingredients such as dragon fruit, lychee and avocado that are simply not accessible to everyone. 

    Moreover, it sometimes calls for ingredients such as ashwagandha, wheatgrass powder and pink pitaya powder. I mean, seriously? I kept it nice and simple with ingredients such as apples, bananas, pears and frozen raspberries

    3. These are all 1 portion smoothies

    No need to make a smoothie for the whole neighbourhood. All these recipes are perfect for just one (large) portion of your favourite smoothie.

    Alternatively, if you're making these with a friend or relative, you can simply adjust the portion size in the recipe card below. This way you won't have to add anything up or calculate the ingredients yourself. Ain't nobody got time for that, right?

    Without further ado, here they come.

    MY 5 FAVOURITE PLANT BASED SMOOTHIES

    1.   APPLE BANANA STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

    This one is a real crowd-pleaser. It’s a classic mix of some of the most beloved fruit with just a little dash of almond milk to help make them richer and creamier.

    It's bound to be a hit among young and old alike. Plus the gorgeous pink colours made it very Instagram friendly, right?

    Despite being made up of staple fruit, it also has its own surprise ingredient - peanut butter. This adds a touch of rich creaminess and a lovely kick of flavour.

    Wondering what you’ll need to make this apple banana strawberry smoothie? (the clue is in the name, hah)

    • ripe banana
    • frozen strawberries
    • apple 
    • almond milk (or other plant based milk)
    • smooth peanut butter
    Pink smoothie being poured into a glass.
    A full glass of pink smoothie.

    2. MIXED FRUIT SMOOTHIE

    All the ingredients need to make a smoothie placed in a glass.

    I call this one my 'leftover fruit' smoothie. It's the one you make when you've got and old banana and half of a grapefruit just lying around and some frozen fruit in the freezer.

    The fact that it's made up of all these different fruits makes it extra nutritionally dense. The surprise ingredient this time is grapefruit juice, which adds a fantastic

    To make our lovely mixed fruit smoothie you will need:

    • grapefruit
    • frozen raspberries
    • banana
    • pear
    • frozen blueberries
    • cold water
    Mixed fruit smoothie being poured into a glass.
    A glass full of red mixed fruit smoothie in a glass.

    Once you've got all these, it's time to blend!

    3. MANGO AND KALE SMOOTHIE

    All the ingredients needed to make a mango and kale smoothie in a glass.

    This one is for the brave ones, for those daring to try out something a little bit more adventurous! Despite its hero ingredient being kale, this one still goes down like a treat thanks to sweet mango, yummy banana and just a little bit of vanilla extract.

    This green smoothie is punching with nutrients and is essentially like an entire meal in 1 glass - some fruit, some veg, some plant milk and something sweet.

    To make your mango and kale smoothie, you will need:

    • curly kale
    • ripe banana
    • frozen mango
    • oat milk or other plant based milk
    • vanilla extract
    A green smoothie being poured into a glass.
    A glass containing green smoothie with a stainless steel straw.

    Find out the full instructions below! 

    4. RASPBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

    A glass full of ingredients needed to make a raspberry and blueberry smoothie.

    We all need a good old mixed berry smoothie in our recipe books. If you’re someone that just loves berries, you NEED to make this beautiful drink.

    And more, this is great for anyone that hates bananas as the base of the smoothie is made of up apple cubes instead of the standard ripe banana.

    To make your delicious raspberry & blueberry smoothie, this is what you’ll need: 

    • apple
    • frozen raspberries
    • frozen blueberries
    • oat milk or other plant based milk
    • agave syrup
    Raspberry and blueberry smoothie being poured into a large class on a white background.
    A glass of dark red smoothie on a white surface with smoothie dripping down the sides.

    5. COCONUT WATER SMOOTHIE

    All the ingredients needed to make coconut water smoothie in a glass.

    This is my favourite one of the whole lot! It’s subtly sweet and bursting with flavour.

    It’s a perfect addition to your plant based breakfast or just a nice & healthy midday snack.  

    Moreover, it contains a drool-worthy mix of two exotic fruits that compliment each other better than anything - coconut and mango. 

    To make your coconut water smoothie, you will need: 

    • coconut water (duh…)
    • frozen mango
    • shredded coconut 
    • ripe banana
    • vanilla extract
    Coconut water smoothie being poured into a glass.
    A full glass of coconut water smoothie.

    Yep, that’s all! 

    6. POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIE

    A glass containing all the fruit needed to make pomegranate smoothie.

    This gorgeous pink smoothie is packed to the brim with vitamins, instantly refreshing and super good for you!

    It’s a lovely plant based breakfast idea for those of you that don’t enjoy warm breakfast or just want something cooling, particularly during the warm summer months.

    To make this delicious non dairy smoothie you will need:

    • ripe banana
    • pomegranate seeds
    • almond milk or other plant based milk
    • frozen raspberries
    • apple 
    • optional: 2 teaspoon agave syrup
    Pomegranate smoothie being poured into a glass.
    A full glass of pink pomegranate smoothie.

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    HOW TO STORE SMOOTHIES

    I know the feeling. You’ve made a big smoothie, realised you can’t drink it all at once and you’re panicking. After all, smoothies do go bad VERY quickly when let out in a glass at room temperature. 

    Just like I did when I first started making them, you might be wondering:

    • Can I freeze smoothies?
    • Can I simply just leave them in a glass?
    • But how long will they keep?

    Good news? There are several ways you can store them and still preserve all their goodness. Find all the answers below. 

    COOL THEM IN THE FRIDGE

    Two airtight jars containing smoothies stacked upon each other.

    You can simply pour them in an airtight container and pop them in the fridge. The important words here are AIRTIGHT container. Do not simply refrigerate them in a glass. I know what you’re thinking - but is it really this bad?

    Well, apart from the fact your smoothie might absorb any other smells in your fridge, the air will also oxidise the ingredients in your smoothie, making them less nutrient-rich. 

    How long does it keep? Opinions are divided. Some say your smoothie keeps for up to 12 hours while others claim up to 2 days. I’d generally aim to consume them within 24 hours.

    FREEZE THEM

    An action shot of green smoothie being poured into an ice cube tray.

    Freezing smoothies is the better option if you’ve made a huge batch. It’s also perfect for anyone meal prepping for the week (or month) ahead. Wondering how to freeze smoothies? 

    Carefully pour them in an ice cube tray and pop them in the freezer. Make sure your tray is level, because nobody wants a half frozen mushy smoothie all over their freezer drawer. Yes, I learnt this the hard way. 

    Another thing to keep in mind is that a standard ice cube tray will only fit about 1 large smoothie portion. So, make sure you’ve stocked up on those trays if you’re making a big batch. 

    IMPORTANT: Make sure you NEVER fill your ice cube tray all the way to the top. Liquid expands as it freezes. 

    How long does it keep? Anywhere between 2 to 3 months! Woop woop! This means you can treat yourself to a smoothie batch making day once every few months and you’re all stocked up for months to come. 

    Having said all of the above, do keep in mind that smoothies taste best when they’re FRESH. 

    MY 3 EXTRA TIPS: HOW TO CUSTOMISE YOUR PLANT BASED SMOOTHIES

    Just like many drinks, smoothies are super easy to customise according to taste. 

    BOOST THAT PROTEIN

    A full glass of mixed berry smoothie.

    Go ahead and add a tablespoon of your favourite vegan protein powder. You could go for something like hemp or pea protein. This is a very low-effort way of getting in your required daily protein intake. 

    If you don’t have any protein powder at hand, I would recommend adding a dollop of nut butter (peanut, cashew and almond all work super well). 

    By adding these extra ingredients you can turn your smoothie into a beautiful vegan protein shake! 

    Find more tips on how to add protein to your smoothies on Tasty (not all of these are vegan, but there are some great suggestions).

    FIBRE IT UP

    A close-up overhead view of raspberry smoothie with raspberries scatted around.

    The more fibre, the better, right? Dietary fibre is super important as it can help lower your blood cholesterol and balance blood sugar levels. 

    Smoothies are naturally high in fibre, thanks to all the fruity goodness. However, you might be wanting even more.

    Why not add a spoon of ground flaxseed or sprinkle some chia seeds just before serving. You could also add some of your favourite nuts and seeds. 

    Last but not least, you could even add some oats!

    SWEETEN IT UP

    A glass of smoothie with raspberries scattered around.

    I find smoothies to be naturally very sweet, but you might be different. I kept all the recipes free from any added sugars, except in a few cases where adding a small amount of agave syrup was necessary to add that rich flavour kick. 

    However, if you’re looking to sweeten them more, there’s plenty of ways you could do that. 

    Go wild with all your favourite sweeteners like maple syrup, agave nectar or perhaps even chocolate sauce! This way your smoothie will become a quick & simple plant based dessert!

    Don’t want to add any extra sugar? No problem! Simply sweeten with liquid or powdere stevia. This will add a sweet kick to your smoothie, whilst not adding as many calories as sugar would.

    For more delicious and healthy vegan meal ideas, make sure to check out my: 

    • Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta
    • Super Easy Tabbouleh Salad
    • Creamy Basil Vegan Pasta
    • Carrot & Cabbage Rainbow Quinoa Salad
    • Rose & Raspberry Smoothie
    • Ayurvedic Ginger & Turmeric Tea

    This just about wraps up my favourite fruit & vegetable smoothies! As always, if you have any trouble making these, simply comment down below or message me directly on Instagram. I’ll be sure to help you out in case you get stuck! 


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    6 Easy Plant Based Smoothies

    Bringing you the best plant based smoothie recipes to satisfy all your vegan smoothie desires!
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: Vegan
    Prep Time: 1 minute
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 281kcal
    Author: Tajda Ferko

    Equipment

    • Food processor or blender

    Ingredients

    MANGO KALE SMOOTHIE

    • 1 ripe banana (80g)
    • 15 g curly kale
    • 100 g frozen mango
    • 200 ml oat milk or other plant milk
    • 1 teaspoon Madagascar vanilla extract

    RASPBERRY AND BLUEBERRY SMOOTHIE

    • 1 apple (92g) - I used red British apples
    • 75 g frozen raspberries
    • 75 g frozen raspberries
    • 200 ml oat milk or other plant milk
    • ½ teaspoon agave syrup

    POMEGRANATE SMOOTHIE

    • 1 ripe banana (80g)
    • 50 g pomegranate seeds
    • 200 ml almond milk or other plant milk
    • 100 g frozen raspberries
    • 1 apple (92g) - I used red British apples
    • 2 teaspoon agave syrup (OPTIONAL)

    COCONUT WATER SMOOTHIE

    • 200 ml coconut water
    • 100 g frozen mango
    • 2 teaspoon shredded coconut
    • 60 g apple I used red British apples
    • 1 teaspoon peanut butter (use natural peanut smooth butter with no added salt, sugar or oil)

    MIXED FRUIT SMOOTHIE

    • 30 ml grapefruit juice
    • 40 g fresh raspberries
    • 45 g banana
    • 50 g frozen blueberries
    • 100 ml very cold water

    APPLE BANANA STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIE

    • 1 banana equals roughly 76g
    • 200 ml almond milk
    • 160 g frozen strawberries
    • 60 g apple cut into cubes
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

    Instructions

    • Add all your smoothie ingredients to a blender.
    • Blend until completely smooth.
    • Transfer to a glass and enjoy.
    • See storing suggestions above.

    Notes

    Please note that the Nutitional Info refers only to the blueberry & raspberry smoothie. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 99mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 514IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 340mg | Iron: 3mg

    Disclaimer: The nutritional information above is calculated automatically. The author of this post cannot guarantee 100% accuracy of this data.

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    1. Alena | nutriciously.com

      February 14, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      what a great article, Tajda! love the new site, though the old design was already beautiful 🙂 your photography is fantastic – sharing this piece on Pinterest and Facebook.
      keep up the wonderful work, I love both veganism & minimalism ✌️
      - alena

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      • My Vegan Minimalist

        February 14, 2020 at 9:09 pm

        Ahh, thank you so so much Alena, that means the world! Glad you're enjoying the new design too and thank you for spreading the love - really appreciate it and can't wait to share more recipes with you soon! x

        Reply
    2. Laura Preston

      September 26, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Can you list the ingredients for all 6 smoothies please? You're missing the banana/apple/strawberry : )

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko

        September 27, 2020 at 12:58 pm

        Hi lovely, thank you so much for noticing, it's been added now! 🙂 x

        Reply
    3. Dominique

      November 26, 2020 at 3:30 pm

      The imagery on your site is stunning! I also like your writing style. Looking forward to incorporating these recipes into my family's diet. Thank you.

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko

        December 11, 2020 at 9:39 am

        Thank you Dominique! That means a lot x

        Reply
    4. Lauren

      January 18, 2021 at 9:44 pm

      The mixed fruit one is SOOO GOODD!!! In love with it! My new go-to..

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko

        January 20, 2021 at 10:51 pm

        Thanks, lovely! It's a great way to get in your vitamins, isn't it! x

        Reply
    5. Cheryl Aytch

      January 27, 2021 at 4:07 am

      5 stars
      Hi, new to the lifestyle. Was excited to try your smoothie recipes. I am totally unoriginal when it comes to cooking. I appreciate the simplicity of the ingredients, prep time, and your instructions. I will definitely be following you.

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko

        January 28, 2021 at 10:21 am

        Thank you so much Cheryl! Glad you enjoy these. x

        Reply
    6. Sue Ann Minor

      February 11, 2021 at 7:19 am

      Love your smoothies! Love your glasses and is it possible for me to find them too?

      Reply
      • Tajda Ferko

        February 13, 2021 at 9:12 pm

        Thank you lovely! I got these at TK Maxx (TJ Maxx in the US) and they're from a company called Bormioli Rocco. Hope this helps :)) x

        Reply
    7. Cedars

      March 17, 2022 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you so much for the recipes. I have a neighbor who is in desperate need of weight gain (shouldn't we all be so lucky-except she isn't). Finding real food smoothie recipes for an edentulous (without teeth) woman who lost about 150 lbs after back surgery, was down to 88 pounds and is slowly gaining some back. She doesn't need to gain the whole 150 back. Due to her lack of appetite and mild gut problems, real food has been the answer. Quantity of calories and taste have been the challenge. You have given her something she can sip, make in quantities for easy prep, and she actually looks forward to.

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      • Tajda Ferko

        March 17, 2022 at 9:22 pm

        I'm so sorry to hear your neighbour is going through such a difficult time - please send her all my love & good wishes. I'm so happy to hear she enjoyed the smoothies - they truly are such a great way to get in lots of calories without having to eat elaborate meals. Thank you so much for the lovely comment and hope your neighbour's recovery is quick & smooth! xx

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