Dairy-free does not mean boring. These six vegan smoothies use fruit, greens, plant milk and nut butter, and each one takes about five minutes. They work as a quick breakfast, a post-workout drink or an afternoon snack.
Make them filling: fruit alone will not keep you full for long. Use soy milk (the highest-protein plant milk), add a scoop of plant protein powder, nut butter, or a spoon of hemp or chia seeds.
1. Green Mango Smoothie
Blend 1 cup of spinach, ¾ cup of frozen mango, 1 banana, 1 cup of soy or almond milk and a squeeze of lime. Fresh, sweet and an easy way to get greens in before 9 a.m.
2. Tropical Chia Smoothie
Blend 1 cup of frozen pineapple, ½ cup of coconut milk, ½ cup of water, a handful of berries and 1 tablespoon of chia seeds. A light, refreshing option for after a workout.
3. Berry Protein Smoothie
Blend 1 cup of frozen mixed berries, 1 scoop of plant protein powder, 1 cup of almond or soy milk and 1 tablespoon of nut butter. This is the most filling of the six, thanks to the protein powder.
4. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Blend 1 frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of cacao or cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 1 cup of plant milk and a pinch of cinnamon. Tastes like dessert with no added sugar.
5. Creamy Coffee Smoothie
Blend ½ cup of cold brew, 1 frozen banana, 1 scoop of vanilla plant protein, ½ cup of oat milk and cinnamon. It does contain caffeine from the coffee, so it replaces your morning cup rather than adding to it. Curious how much caffeine you are getting? See green tea vs coffee.
6. Pumpkin Spice Smoothie (Fall Favorite)
Blend ½ cup of pumpkin puree (frozen in cubes works best), 1 frozen banana, 1 scoop of vanilla plant protein, 1 cup of almond milk, ½ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and a drizzle of maple syrup. Perfect for fall mornings.
Tips for better vegan smoothies
- Use frozen fruit instead of ice for a thicker, colder smoothie.
- Choose unsweetened plant milk so you control the sugar.
- Add seeds for fiber and healthy fats; here is our guide to healthy seeds.
- Prep freezer packs of fruit, greens and seeds on the weekend, then just add milk and blend.
Not strictly vegan? Our morning smoothies include Greek yogurt and kefir options, and our high-protein breakfasts without eggs include tofu and soy ideas.
