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15+ Vegan Smoothie Recipes

Created On: February 17, 2023 | By Debbie | 7 Comments

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Smoothies are a delicious way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet as well as healthy fats and fiber. In case you need some smoothie inspiration, here is a roundup to 15+ delicious vegan smoothie recipes that you are sure to love.

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This post was first published February 2015; updated February 2023.

A delicious smoothie is the perfect way to start off the day, especially hot summer days! Even those who are pressed for time can whip up a quick, nutrient dense smoothie in the morning. This is a roundup of 15+ healthy vegan smoothies that provide antioxidants, healthy fat, and protein to keep you fueled.

All you need to create a healthy vegan smoothie at home is a handful of simple ingredients and a blender. You don’t have to buy any expensive powders or supplements to make them healthy!

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  • Are Smoothies Healthy?
  • Best Blender for Vegan Smoothies
  • How to Make a Vegan Smoothie
  • Ditching Dairy? Here’s What to Use in Your Smoothie
  • How to Add Protein to Smoothies without Protein Powder
  • What to Serve with a Smoothie
  • FAQs
  • The Best Vegan Smoothie Recipes

Are Smoothies Healthy?

Smoothies are a great way to incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your day. Even the pickiest of little eaters may be more tempted to drink a smoothie with veggies in it according to this study.

Since everything is simply pureed for a smoothie, you still maintain all of the healthy fiber from the produce. Insufficient fiber intake is associated with many chronic health conditions like heart disease and cancer. Just 5% of Americans are getting the recommended amount of fiber on a daily basis!

Sipping on a healthy smoothie made with fiber rich fruits and veggies can help you reach your fiber intake goals. Plus, those same fruits and veggies offer plenty of other health benefits like vitamins A and C as well as antioxidants.

Have questions about whether blending up a smoothie or sipping on a fresh pressed juice has more health benefits? Check out my blending vs juicing post!

pineapple cucumber smoothie ingredients in blender pitcher before blending.

Best Blender for Vegan Smoothies

You don’t have to have the best blender on the market to start making delicious smoothies at home. The best blender is the one that you already have!

However, if you are transitioning to a vegan or vegetarian diet or maybe just interested in eating a more plant-based diet – you may find yourself using your blender a lot more often. I made the investment in a better blender when I went vegan because there are so many vegan cheese recipes where you need to blend cashews!

  • Best High-Power Blender: The blender I own is this Vitamin Ascent A3500. I’ve had it for several years and we use it almost on a daily basis. It is easy to clean and I haven’t had any issues with it.
  • Best Single Cup Blender: If you are looking for a single blender cup, I love my Nutribullet one! It’s petite so doesn’t take up much room in my small kitchen and it is much more powerful than it looks. Besides smoothies, we use the blender cup all the time for dressings and sauce.

How to Make a Vegan Smoothie

Whipping up healthy plant-based smoothies isn’t much different than one that includes milk or other animal products. Luckily, there are so many delicious plant-based milks and vegan yogurt options available now! Here are the basic steps for creating vegan smoothies at home:

  • Step One – Gather your ingredients: double check your recipe and gather everything you’ll need to add to your blender. If you like thick smoothies, use more frozen ingredients. When using frozen fruits and veggies, you don’t have to add ice to thicken it which can dilute the flavor!
  • Step Two – Blend: Add all of your ingredients to your blender and puree until smooth. If the blender is having trouble pureeing the ingredients together, add a splash of milk or whatever liquid you are using for your smoothie.
  • Step Three – Sip: Add your pureed smoothie to a cup and enjoy! Sometimes I like to sprinkle my smoothie with some hemp hearts or add something crunchy like my homemade vegan granola.
mango turmeric smoothie in glass garnished with hemp hearts.

Favorite Vegan Smoothie Ingredients

Create interesting and delicious vegan smoothies by using a variety of basic ingredients like: fruits, vegetables, milks, and nutrition boosters. Use fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables (frozen produce makes extra thick and frosty smoothies – my favorite!).

  • Fruit: bananas, raspberries, blueberries, pear, pineapple, mango, peaches, oranges, grapefruit.
  • Vegetables: spinach, baby kale, cauliflower, zucchini, pumpkin, beets, sweet potato, cucumber to name a few. Check out my best vegetables for smoothies post for more!
  • Milk: use any dairy-free milk that you love (my fave is soy milk!). For lower sugar smoothies, use plain and unsweetened plant-based milks.
  • Yogurt: use any plant-based yogurt that you love. I prefer to use plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt for a smoothie with no added sugar.
  • Nutrition Boosters: chia seeds, ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter), oats, vegan protein powders.
  • Flavor Enhancers: fresh ginger, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, cold brew coffee, peanut butter, lemon zest, nutmeg, cinnamon.

Ditching Dairy? Here’s What to Use in Your Smoothie

  • How to make a smoothie without dairy milk: the simplest way to swap out the dairy milk in a smoothie is to replace it with plant-based ingredients like: soy milk, oat milk, hemp milk, almond milk, or coconut milk. If you want a non-dairy alternative with similar protein content to dairy milk, use soy milk or a plant-based milk with pea protein like Ripple. You can also use coconut water or fruit juice in place of milk in smoothie recipes.
  • How to make a smoothie without yogurt: luckily there are now a ton of plant-based yogurt options available in the grocery store now. You can find non-dairy yogurts made with cashews, coconut, and more. Choose plain and/or unsweetened yogurt for smoothies. Instead of yogurt, you could also use avocado, silken tofu, frozen banana, or a frozen veggie like zucchini or cauliflower.
pineapple cucumber smoothie in glass with slice of cucumber.

How to Add Protein to Smoothies without Protein Powder

Although vegan protein powder can be a convenient way to add more protein to a vegan smoothie, they can also be expensive. Here are a few other ways to make a protein-packed smoothie without a protein powder.

  • Chia Seeds: adding just 2 tablespoons of chia seeds provides an additional 4.5 grams of protein and 10 grams of fiber as well as some omega 3 fatty acids.
  • Hemp Hearts: add 3 tablespoons hemp hearts for 10 grams protein and 1 gram of fiber.
  • Ground flaxseeds: add 3 tablespoons ground flax seed for 4.5 grams of protein as well as heart healthy omega 3 fats.
  • Almond Butter: add 1 tablespoon almond butter for an extra 3 g protein as well as heart healthy fats. 
  • High Protein Plant Milks: use soy milk which has 8 grams of protein per cup or a plant milk with pea protein added like Ripple which also has 8 grams of protein per serving.
  • Vegan Protein Yogurt: choose a plant-based yogurt that is higher in protein. (Double check the label because the protein content can vary wildly between brands!) Some brands even offer a vegan Greek-style yogurt that may be higher in protein. A couple of examples: Kite Hill Greek style yogurt has 17 grams of protein per serving; Siggi’s brand vanilla plant-based yogurt has 11 grams of protein per serving.

What to Serve with a Smoothie

Depending on the smoothie that you make, you may want to add something on the side for a more complete healthy breakfast with your vegan smoothie. Here are a few ideas to pair with your breakfast smoothie: 

  • Toast or an English muffin topped with nut butter
  • Granola bar
  • Homemade granola like one of these: homemade vegan granola, chocolate granola, grain free granola
  • Banana bread like this chocolate walnut banana bread
  • Muffin like this double chocolate banana muffin or these chocolate chip banana oatmeal muffins
  • Energy bites like these peanut butter cookie dough bites
  • Trail mix

FAQs

Is it healthy to have a fruit smoothie every day?

Smoothies can be a great option for including fruit, vegetables, protein, and fiber into your diet so there is no reason to avoid having them often. If you like the drink them daily, switch up the ingredients to add variety.

Can you make a smoothie in a food processor?

Yes! You can also make smoothies in a food processor if you do not have a blender. Just add all of your smoothie ingredients to the food processor fitted with an S-blade. Pulse 4-5 times until the ingredients start to breakdown, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Process for a 30 seconds or so until mixture is pureed smooth.

Can you put a smoothie in the fridge?

Yes, you can save leftover smoothie in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just store in an airtight container like a lidded jar or pitcher.

Can you store a smoothie in the freezer?

Yes! You can store smoothie in the freezer for future use. Just pour the prepared smoothie into an ice cube tray and freeze. Once the smoothie cubes are solid, transfer to a ziplock bag and store in the freezer until ready to use. To blend frozen smoothie cubes, just add a splash of milk to help it puree.

How to make a smoothie without banana?

If you are allergic to banana or don’t like them, you can still make delicious vegan smoothies! Here are some options for replacing the banana in a smoothie recipe that will provide that creamy texture. Instead of 1 banana, you can use: 1/2 avocado, 1/2 cup yogurt, 4 ounces silken tofu, 1 cup frozen riced cauliflower. Depending on the alternative ingredient used, you may want to add some extra sweetness too with a little maple syrup or agave nectar.

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The Best Vegan Smoothie Recipes

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Blueberry Oat Smoothie
This healthy blueberry oat smoothie tastes like a blueberry muffin in a glass thanks to the combination of blueberry, oats, and vanilla. You'll be sure to fall in love with this dairy free smoothie!
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Grapefruit Green Smoothie
Support healthy, glowing skin with this grapefruit green smoothie which is packed with free-radical fighting vitamins A and C!
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Lemon Raspberry Smoothie
This pretty pink lemon raspberry smoothie is sure to wake up your taste buds! Fresh lemon juice and zest add a punch of flavor that pairs well with the raspberry. Frozen cauliflower rice sneaks in some extra fiber and makes this smoothie so creamy.
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Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie
Adding veggies to your morning smoothie can be a great way to make sure you have at least 5 servings of fruits & vegetables that day. This pineapple cucumber smoothie is a delicious option for a healthy breakfast or snack.
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Pear Smoothie
Pear, banana, and ginger are a winning flavor combination in this easy pear smoothie that you'll want to make on repeat for breakfast all winter long. Make it more filling by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder or a couple of tablespoons of hemp hearts or chia seeds.
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Healthy Red and Green Smoothie
This healthy and antioxidant-rich red and green smoothie recipe is made with soy milk for extra protein and naturally sweetened with frozen fruit and pomegranate juice.
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Mint Smoothie Recipe
If you're a fan of the popular McDonald's shake that comes out this time of year, then you're going to love this healthy shamrock shake! This mint chocolate chip shake has tons of delicious mint flavor and is made with nutrient-dense spinach, banana, cauliflower, and dairy-free yogurt.
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Pumpkin Spice Smoothie
This healthy pumpkin spice smoothie is the perfect breakfast for sipping on this fall packed with flavor from canned pumpkin, banana, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. 
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Blueberry Cashew Smoothie
Start your morning off right with this healthy blueberry cashew smoothie packed with antioxidants, protein, and fiber!
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Mango Cilantro Green Smoothie
Lime, cilantro, and mango complement each other perfectly in this zippy mango cilantro green smoothie which is sure to start your morning off right!
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Peanut Butter Mocha Smoothie
What better way to kick start your day than with this yummy peanut butter mocha smoothie made with soy milk, banana, coffee, and vegan yogurt. 
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Mango Pineapple Smoothie
This frosty mango pineapple smoothie will transport you to the beach with its tropical flavors. With just 5 basic ingredients, this healthy breakfast option is super simple to whip up.
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Berry Protein Smoothie
This 5 minute delicious berry protein smoothie needs 4 ingredients for a healthy breakfast. Use your favorite vegan protein powder to add up to 20 grams of plant-based protein per serving. 
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Blood Orange Berry Smoothie
This delicious vegan blood orange berry smoothie has a whopping 17 grams of protein and 16 grams of fiber which are guaranteed to help you stay full until lunch time. 
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Mango Turmeric Smoothie
Mango, tumeric, and ginger get whipped together in this bright and sunny mango turmeric smoothie that is just packed with flavor and antioxidants! You'll want to make this pretty vegan smoothie on repeat all winter long. 
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Chocolate Strawberry Banana Smoothie
Enjoy a chocolate covered strawberry in smoothie form for breakfast when you make this delicious chocolate strawberry banana smoothie. Cocoa powder adds tons of rich chocolate-y flavor to this simple but healthy smoothie recipe.
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Raspberry Beet and Lemon Smoothie
Start your morning off right with this pretty pink raspberry, beet, and lemon smoothie packed with fiber, protein, and antioxidants.
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Mango Raspberry Smoothie
Summer is finally here and we love nothing more than starting the day with a refreshing fruit smoothie like this mango raspberry smoothie. This plant-based smoothie recipe features frozen fruit, chia seeds, and orange juice for a thick and frosty, but flavor-packed smoothie.
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Tahini Smoothie with Dates
If you like to add nut butter to your morning smoothie, you'll love this tahini smoothie with dates! Tahini adds a subtle nutty flavor to this smoothie made with frozen banana, dates, and vegan protein powder. 
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  1. Teresa says

    March 27, 2023

    The Mango Cilantro smoothie gives me a page not found error. Not sure if my end or yours. All the other smoothie recipes show fine. FYI if it helps.

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    • Deborah Murphy MS, RDN says

      March 27, 2023

      Thanks so much for letting me know! I went and updated that link so it should be working now.

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  2. Shanasy says

    January 5, 2017

    Thanks so much for the great smoothie recipes. They look delicious! I have shared them with my FB group “Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes”! I think everyone will really enjoy them AND your site!

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    • Dietitian Debbie says

      January 5, 2017

      Thanks so much Shanasy!!

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  3. Dianna @ Chard in Charge says

    March 9, 2015

    GIRL! I am so behind on my blog reading. THANK YOU for sharing my smoothie. You rock! Also, your pictures are freakin’ amazing and I want to come to Chicago so I can meet you and take lessons from you. 🙂 XO

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    • DietitianDebbie says

      March 10, 2015

      You should totally visit Chicago – I am always up for blog chat! 🙂

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  4. Hillary | Nutrition Nut on the Run says

    February 12, 2015

    That rise ‘n’ shine smoothie sounds “so me”!!

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