Smoothies are an excellent way to get in nutrients from a variety of fruits and vegetables in the form of a drink. If you're new to making smoothies, you may think that they're expensive to make, or that it's complicated to mix the right combinations to make a delicious and nourishing blend. If so, don't worry - Afro-Vegan society is here to help. Here are 4 smoothies that you can make with items that you may already have in your fridge, freezer or pantry.
If you're looking for even more insight, check out our 2-part demo on how to make nourishing and delicious vegan smoothies in your very own kitchen!
Golden Smoothie
1 small apple diced
1 orange or 2-3 tangerines
1 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 carrot, sliced
1/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 Tbsp. flax seeds
1 cup water
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Makes 1-2 servings.
Clean Green Smoothie
2 generous handfuls spinach
1 small apple diced
1 cup diced cucumber
1 stalk celery sliced
1/2 lime, juiced
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
1/2 piece fresh ginger root
1 small handful parsley or cilantro (optional)
1 Tbsp. liquid chlorophyll (optional)
1 1/2 cups water or coconut water
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Makes 1-2 servings.
Beet Berry Smoothie
1 small beet diced
1 cup mixed berries
1 small apple diced
1/2 cup pure cranberry juice
1/2 cup strawberries
2 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 cup water
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Makes 1-2 servings.
True Blue Smoothie
1 cup blueberries
1 small apple diced
1 ripe banana
6 peach wedges
2 Tbsp. sunflower seeds
1 Tbsp. chia seeds
1 1/2 cups plant milk
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Makes 1-2 servings.
Tips
Diced apples can be replaced with 1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce.
Water can be replaced with coconut water or chilled unsweetened green tea in all recipes.
Sunflower seeds can be replaced with hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds for an excellent source of plant-based protein.
Looking for even more vegan smoothie inspo?
Check out these demos from Black vegan tastemakers Peter Abundant and Jasmine Duke.
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