15 Vegan Smoothie Recipes to Try (2024)

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Here are all the best vegan smoothie recipes to try: creamy and full of flavor! These plant based purees are ideal for breakfast and snacks.

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Smoothies are one of the quickest and easiest to infuse colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet. Make a good one and it’s hard to resist slurping it down! Do you eat mostly plant based? Many smoothie recipes have Greek yogurt or milk to make them creamy. But there are lots of tricks to make delicious purees that are 100% vegan.

Here are the top vegan smoothie recipes to try! These are the most flavor-packed, nutrient dense plant-based purees you can find. There’s creamy strawberry banana, and a nutrient-packed green spinach smoothie. There’s a bright and healthy celery ginger puree, and a vegan peanut butter smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Ready to blend?

And now…the top vegan smoothie recipes to try!

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Vegan Strawberry Banana Smoothie

At the top of our vegan smoothie recipes: the Strawberry Banana Smoothie! All you need is 2 ingredients (plus ice and water). Blend up bananas and frozen strawberries and you’ve impossibly got the perfect smoothie texture and flavor: it’s creamy, sweet and fruity, with just enough banana essence. No yogurt, milk or sweetener needed! Add almond, cashew or peanut butter for a hit of protein.

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Green Smoothie

Here's a vegan green smoothie recipe that tastes sweet tart and fruity: nothing at all like spinach! Yes, this healthy and easysmoothieisso tasty, you’ll forget that you’re eating your greens. Make it one of two ways: with cashews for some protein, or with more fruit to keep it nut-free. Either way, it’s plant-based and packed with nutrients…as you’d expect a green drink would be! As with all of these vegan smoothies, add nut butter to up the protein.

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Chocolate Strawberry Smoothie

Here’s a vegan smoothie for when you’ve got a chocolate craving: theChocolate Strawberry Smoothie! Because what’s more fun thanchocolate covered strawberries, in drinkable form? This tasty recipe features strawberries, banana, almond butter and cocoa powder, blended up into a lusciously creamy puree. Its rich, fruity flavor makes it an instant hit.

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Vegan Fruit Smoothie

Here's a vegan smoothie packed with fruit! It's all about a variety of fruits to provide lots of vitamins, nutrients and fiber. It’s got just the right frosty texture and refreshing sweet tart flavor. You don’t even need milk or yogurt: just loads of fruit that’s blended together with water into a beautiful bright puree. This frozen treat is the perfect afternoon snack to infuse your body with all the good stuff.

Here’s a vegan smoothie that you’ll want to make on repeat from the first sip: thisBanana Peach Smoothie! There’s something about peach smoothies that makes us crave them, like this creamy, drool-worthyPeach Smoothiethat tastes like peach pie. This variation amps up the banana and is all about the pure fruit flavor.

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Mango Smoothie

This really is theperfect veganmango smoothie recipe! In fact, it tastes more like mango ice cream than a healthy smoothie. This bright yellow puree has the best sweet flavor and the creamiest icy texture. It's made with lots of mango, banana and almond milk. This one is the ultimate treat.

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Vegan Avocado Smoothie

This vegan avocado smoothie is sweet and tropical! Banana and pineapple bring sweet, nuanced flavor to compliment the avocado perfectly. And the texture is so light and creamy from the avocado. Here’s how to make this beautifully bright green, plant-based smoothie!

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Coffee Smoothie

Are you a coffee lover? Here’s a way to drink your cup of joe with a few healthy ingredients in the mix. Try thisCoffee Smoothie! Because if you’re going to drink coffee, why not add bananas, oats and almond butter to the mix? This puree has just the right bittersweet flavor without lots of added sugar, and smooth, creamy texture.

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Acai Berry Smoothie

Do you love a goodacai bowl? Then we’ve got the next best thing…or maybe it’s even better. Meet thisAcai Berry Smoothie! It’s everything that’s great about the smoothie bowl, but it’s in easy portable form. You don’t have to worry about it melting in the bowl while you try to arrange the toppings with your best artistic flair. Just pop it in a glass and slurp with a straw!

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Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie

This vegan smoothie is bursting with berry flavor! This bright purple puree is lusciously creamy and stunning to look at. It’s packed with beautiful berry flavor that has just the right counterbalance of banana. It’s perfect for breakfast, snack, or an after dinner treat.

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Vegan Kale Smoothie

A kale smoothie recipe sounds like it would be intensely bitter. But this vegan smoothie is anything but! It’s full of fruity flavor from green apple, pineapple and banana. It tastes heavenly, yet at the same time you’re getting a big dose of nutrients from leafy greens.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Smoothie

You can swear off milkshakes for good, because this easy vegan smoothie is just as satisfying. It’s got the best pure peanut buttery flavor, and the silkiest, creamiest texture. Even better: all you need is 3 ingredients: peanut butter, almond milk and bananas. You won’t be able to stop slurping it.

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Vegan Celery Smoothie

Here's a vegan smoothie that’s so full of irresistible flavor, you’ll forget that it’s good for you. Meet the perfect celery smoothie! It’s packed with sweet flavor from green apple and banana. The way the celery melds with fresh ginger gives it an intriguing brightness. You won't be able to stop sipping!

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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie

Here’s a vegan smoothie recipe that’s so simple and so utterly delicious, it’s jumped to the top of our favorites. Try thisStrawberry Watermelon Smoothie! It’s sweet and delicious, with just the right juicy flavor with no added sweetener. It’s a great snack or even works as a healthy dessert: it’s just that good!

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Vegan Pineapple Smoothie

The sweet flavor of fresh pineapple simply irresistible. Here’s a vegan smoothie recipe that captures that beauty: the perfect pineapple smoothie! Just a handful of ingredients transform it into a beautifully creamy yellow puree with the best fruity, tropical flavor. Use the almond milk option to make it vegan!

Ways to add protein to a vegan smoothie

These vegan and dairy free smoothie recipes are full of fruits and vegetables, simply packed with nutrients! But because they don’t have Greek yogurt, they have less protein than their non-plant based counterparts. If you’re looking to load up on protein, don’t worry! Here are a few ways to add protein to vegan smoothie recipes:

  • Nut butter. The best way to add plant based protein to a smoothie: add a scoop of nut butter! Try peanut butter, cashew butter, or almond butter. For nut allergies, use sunflower butter. Keep in mind that it will slightly alter the flavor and color of the smoothie: so add just enough that it doesn’t overpower.
  • Chia seeds!Two tablespoons of chia seeds add 4 grams protein and 11 grams fiber to a smoothie (see thisChia Seed Smoothie).
  • Protein powder. We prefer adding natural nut butter, but protein powder is an easy way to load on the protein. Try a vanilla flavored powder to meld into the smoothie flavors. Again, don’t go overboard or the aftertaste will be overpowering.

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15 Vegan Smoothies: Strawberry Banana Smoothie & More!

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  • Author: Sonja Overhiser
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 small smoothies 1x
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All you need is 2 ingredients for the easiest, best vegan smoothie recipe! It’s so deliciously simple, you’ll find yourself making it on repeat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups frozen strawberries
  • 2 bananas (room temperature)
  • ½ cup water
  • 8 ice cubes
  • Add ins: cashew butter or almond butter

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the bananas into pieces. Blend until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
  • Category: Drink
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegan

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FAQs

How to get 5 a day in a smoothie? ›

Ingredients
  1. 1 banana.
  2. 2 handfuls of frozen (or fresh) raspberries.
  3. 1 Weetabix bar.
  4. 1 Danio yogurt (for the high protein)
  5. 150ml of apple juice.

What is a vegan smoothie made of? ›

5-Minute Vegan Breakfast Smoothie

Combine the almond milk, banana, frozen fruit, coconut oil, chia seeds, and powdered ginger in a blender and purée until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

How do you thicken a vegan smoothie? ›

A handful of raw oats add thickness to your smoothie while kicking the fiber and protein up a notch. A tablespoon of chia seeds is a natural thickener and provides healthy fats and protein. Chia seeds absorb liquid from the smoothie and expand into a thicker texture.

What not to put in healthy smoothies? ›

7 Ingredients You Should Never Add to Your Weight Loss Smoothie
  1. Fruit Juice. Arguably the most common mistake people make when preparing smoothies is adding fruit juice. ...
  2. Flavored Yogurt. ...
  3. Highly Processed Protein Powders. ...
  4. Milk. ...
  5. Super Sweet Fruits. ...
  6. Added Sweeteners. ...
  7. Too Many Healthy Fats.

Is it OK to drink 3 smoothies a day? ›

Include one or more sources of protein like yogurt, kefir or milk, as well as healthy fats from nuts, seeds or avocado. Both adults and children should consume smoothies no more than one portion per day.

Is 500 calories too much for a smoothie? ›

For most people, keeping snack smoothies to around 100 or 200 calories and limiting meal smoothies to 300 to 500 calories each is the right amount for losing weight.

How do you thicken a smoothie without dairy? ›

Add a scoop of raw oats or chia seeds

A handful of oats can add thickness to your smoothie while also adding in some extra protein and fiber! I love tossing in some oats in this peach cobbler smoothie. You don't need to cook them, just add them in raw!

What do vegans drink in the morning? ›

There are plenty of healthy vegan coffee swaps. Try vegan turmeric lattes, healthy hot chocolate, dandelion root tea, matcha, or warm lemon water. Smoothies are also a great way to kickstart the day as a coffee alternative that serves as meal, too!

What makes a smoothie creamy? ›

  1. 10 Tips for Making Thick and Creamy Smoothies.
  2. Use Frozen Ingredients. ...
  3. Use "Pulpy" Fruits. ...
  4. Use Less Liquid. ...
  5. Add Natural Thickeners Like Chia, Oats or Nuts. ...
  6. Mix in Greek Yogurt. ...
  7. Blend Powders or Greens First. ...
  8. Freeze Some Liquid.

Do frozen bananas make smoothies thicker? ›

But there's plenty of room for an additional protein boost (I've added a few suggestions in the recipe notes down below!). Frozen bananas: While you can use fresh bananas for this smoothie, it'll be thicker, creamier, and more chilled with frozen sliced bananas.

How do you add protein to a vegan smoothie? ›

If you're eating vegan or avoiding dairy, tofu is a surprisingly great addition to a smoothie. Since it is virtually flavorless, it will boost your protein intake without changing the flavor. A half cup of tofu contains about 10 grams of protein—creamy silken tofu is best.

Why shouldn't you add a banana to a smoothie? ›

Bananas and berries might not be the best smoothie combination for maximizing flavanol consumption, according to a new study. An enzyme in bananas makes flavanols less bioavailable when it's combined with berries.

Which fruits cannot be mixed with yogurt? ›

“Fruits, especially citrus fruits such as strawberries, grapes, oranges, amla, etc, should not be taken with milk or yoghurt. This is because this combination can lead to gastritis and a host of other gut health issues,” she said.

What is the healthiest liquid to put in a smoothie? ›

If you're looking to cut calories and sugar from your diet, water is the perfect choice for liquid for smoothies. Not only is it calorie-free and sugar-free, but it's also money-free!

Can a smoothie be 2 of your 5-a-day? ›

Drinks and 5 A Day

The current advice is to limit consumption of fruit or vegetable juices and smoothies to a combined total of 150ml a day (1 portion).

Why are smoothies only 1 of your 5-a-day? ›

This means that in the future, smoothie companies won't be allowed to claim that their smoothies have more than 1 fruit and veg portion in them. The main reason these new guidelines have been issued is because of the high sugar content of smoothies.

What day is $5 smoothies at Smoothie King? ›

Every Friday, Smoothie King franchisees offer guests any medium-sized (32-ounce) smoothie of their choice for just $5 and Meal Replacement Smoothies for $6. It's just one of the ways we show how committed we are to helping our franchisees achieve their financial goals.

How many of your 5-a-day is in an innocent smoothie? ›

innocent Kids Orange, Mango & Pineapple Smoothies are tasty & healthy drinks for our little drinkers, made from fruit and nothing else. These smoothies are blend of whole crushed fruit with no added sugar, that count towards 1 of your 5 a day.

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