3 Vegan Smoothie Recipes You Need!

When I started making healthier choices, I started making smoothies for myself. Let me tell you- they were NASTY! If you're new to the smoothie world, I'm here to help- I've tried every combination under the sun, and these 3 smoothie recipes are my go-to rotations for breakfast. Full of nutrient-dense ingredients, healthy fats and protein to keep you full, you will start your day off on the right foot with one of these in hand. 

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What makes a good smoothie? 

Here's some of my non-negotiable smoothie ingredients:

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1. Protein

This keeps you full and helps to balance blood sugar- so important, especially for breakfast! Opt for a vegan protein powder that doesn't have a lot of added sugar. My absolute favorite is from Organifi- they are 100% organic and third-party tested. Plus they have been voted best tasting vegan protein powder, and for good reason! Check them out here and you can use code HOLISTICINHOUSTON for 15% off your entire purchase. 

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2. Healthy fat

Wanna know a secret? Eating fats makes you thin! Many of the nutrients and minerals in the smoothie ingredients are fat-soluble, meaning they need to be consumed with a healthy fat in order to be absorbed properly. Some healthy fats you can add to your smoothie include nut/seed butters like almond, cashew, sunflower or coconut butter. You can also add chia seeds for fiber and omega 3's, avocados... the sky is the limit! 

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3. Seeds for Hormonal Support

I practice seed cycling- consuming certain seeds at different times of the month to keep my menstrual cycle regular. Read more about that here. 

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4. Adaptogens

Adaptogens are non-toxic plants that help the body go into homeostasis and help the body resist stressors. I consume a lot of adaptogens (typically in powder form) so I like to add them to my smoothies to make it easy. Some of my favorites are:

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  • Maca powder (great for male and female hormonal support, increases libido, supports healthy testosterone levels in men)

  • Ashwagandha (great for helping the body lower cortisol, the stress hormone, balancing female hormones)

  • Reishi Mushroom (a medicinal mushroom that promotes better sleep, is anti-cancerous, promotes heart health, balances blood sugar and has a high antioxidant count)

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Read below for my top 3 smoothie recipes!

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Vegan Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

  • Handful of spinach 

  • Handful of frozen blueberries

  • spoonful of nut butter (like almond or cashew)

  • 1-2 cups non dairy milk 

  • 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder (I like Organifi)

  • splash of vanilla extract

  • fiber of choice (I like acacia fiber or flax seed) 

  • optional: seeds for seed cycling (see above) 

Vegan Strawberry Sunbutter Smoothie

  • Handful of spinach

  • handful of frozen strawberries

  • spoonful of sunflower butter (try to find a no-sugar added option; Trader Joe's has a good one and I also like this one)

  • 1-2 cups non dairy milk

  • 1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder (I like Organifi)

  • fiber of choice (I like acacia fiber or flax seed)

  • optional: Maca powder for flavor + hormonal support; seeds for seed cycling (see above) 

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Vegan Chocolate Cherry Maca Smoothie

  • Handful of spinach

  • Handful of frozen cherries
  • 1-2 cups non dairy milk
  • 1 spoonful nut butter (like almond or cashew)
  • Fiber of choice (I like acacia fiber or flax seed)
  • 1 tbsp cacao nibs or cacao powder (this is different from COCOA powder. I like this one for my smoothies)
  • 1 tsp maca powder (make sure it is Peruvian/fair trade and sourced responsibly. I like this one)
  • 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder (I like Organifi)

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