Energize your day the delicious way with our Five Easy Vegan Breakfast Smoothies! Dairy-free and filled with fruits, proteins, and grains, they’re the perfect meal to kickstart your morning.
These fruit smoothies are our favorite breakfast meal replacement smoothie ever. With this basic recipe, you can adjust the frozen fruit you use and the fruit juice to make any of these five recipes, as well as make up your own, as so many other combinations are equally delicious.
And, if you are not vegan, that’s okay; don’t let the “vegan” in the title trip you up. We are just using almond milk instead of regular milk, and the taste is fabulous.
You might find some of the breakfast smoothie ingredients sound a little strange, but trust me on this one; they are delicious and will keep you going until lunch!
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Reasons to Love These Plant-based Smoothies
- These Healthy Vegan Smoothies have versatile flavors and you can have endless combinations of fruits and plant-based milks.
- Easy to prepare, perfect for busy mornings or an on-the-go lifestyle.
- I love that these smoothies provide a quick, natural energy lift, much needed at breakfast or before workouts.
Recipe Ingredients
- Frozen Fruit: Provides the base flavor and sweetness. The texture creates a thick, creamy smoothie.
- Almond Butter: Adds a nutty flavor and creamy texture along with healthy fat.
- Fruit Juice: Amplifies the fruitiness, adding layers of complementary flavors.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations
- Switching Up Milk and Juice: Enhance your Breakfast Smoothies by replacing almond milk with oat milk. Swap regular water or fruit juice with coconut water to add a tropical sweetness.
- Energy Booster Smoothie: For a powerful energy-boosting smoothie, blend protein powder, nuts, and oats for sustained energy, goji berries for antioxidants, and matcha powder for alertness. Mix these with your preferred fruits and vegetables for a revitalizing drink.
Five Easy Breakfast Smoothies
Select which recipe you want to make from the list below and use the appropriate frozen fruit and fruit juice for your Breakfast Smoothies.
Strawberry Vegan Smoothie
For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use frozen strawberries.
For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Blueberry Vegan Smoothie
For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use frozen blueberries.
For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Strawberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie
For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ¼ cup of frozen bananas and ¾ cup of frozen strawberries.
For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Strawberry and Blueberry Vegan Smoothie
For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ⅓ cup frozen blueberries and 2/3 cup frozen strawberries.
For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Pineapple Mango Vegan Smoothie
For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ½ cup frozen pineapple and ½ cup frozen mango.
For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use orange juice.
How to Make Vegan Breakfast Smoothies
Step #1: To activate the enzymes in the seeds for easier digestion, soak the seeds in water ahead of time. The water should cover the seeds and soak for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is preferred if you have the time. Cover the glass with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for soaking and to get it cool for your smoothie.
Step #2: After the seeds have been soaked, combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender.
Step #3: Blend on high speed until smooth.
Step #4: The smoothie should be thick but drinkable. If it is too thick to drink, then add a little more water or fruit juice and blend again.
Step #5: Pour into a large glass and enjoy.
Expert Tips
- Achieving a Creamier Smoothie: Incorporate yogurt into your Vegan Smoothies to increase creaminess and add probiotics for digestive health. Choose plant-based yogurt to keep it vegan or Greek yogurt for extra protein and a thicker texture. For an even richer flavor, consider adding peanut butter or chocolate to enhance the taste and creamier consistency while providing additional protein and a delightful sweetness.
- Use Cold Liquids: Always use chilled fruit juice and almond milk. This helps keep the smoothie cool and refreshing, especially if you’re not using ice.
- Check the Consistency: After initial blending, check the consistency of your smoothie. If it’s too thick, add more liquid sparingly to reach your desired thickness without diluting the flavor too much.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can create a vegan green smoothie using vegetables like spinach, kale, or celery, and add carrots or cucumbers for flavor and nutrients. This is a great way to boost your vegetable intake.
Explore a variety of frozen fruits like red raspberries, blackberries, and pitted cherries, or blends such as pineapple with strawberries, peaches, and mango; blackberries with blueberries and raspberries; or a mix of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, cherries, pomegranate arils, and avocado for added flavor, vitamins, and nutrients.
Storage Info
Store your Breakfast Smoothie leftovers in an airtight container or a sealed mason jar in the refrigerator, where it will stay fresh for up to 24 hours.
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Five Easy Vegan Breakfast Smoothies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen fruit - you can use a single fruit, like strawberries or do a mixture, we have done both in the five recipe variations below
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 Tablespoon of raw pumpkin seeds - preferably soaked in water overnight
- 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds - preferably soaked in water overnight
- 1 Tablespoon of golden flax seeds - preferably soaked in water overnight
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup fruit juice - see the specific juice to use in each recipe variation below
Instructions
- Select which recipe you want to make from the list below and use the appropriate frozen fruit and fruit juice for your Breakfast Smoothies.
Strawberry Vegan Smoothie
- For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use frozen strawberries.
- For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Blueberry Vegan Smoothie
- For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use frozen blueberries.
- For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Strawberry and Banana Vegan Smoothie
- For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ¼ cup of frozen bananas and ¾ cup of frozen strawberries.
- For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Strawberry and Blueberry Vegan Smoothie
- For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ⅓ cup frozen blueberries and 2/3 cup frozen strawberries.
- For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use cranberry juice.
Pineapple Mango Vegan Smoothie
- For the 1 cup of frozen fruit in the recipe, use ½ cup frozen pineapple and ½ cup frozen mango.
- For the ¼ cup of fruit juice in the recipe, use orange juice.
Steps:
- To activate the enzymes in the seeds for easier digestion, soak the seeds in water ahead of time. The water should cover the seeds and soak for at least 30 minutes, but overnight is preferred if you have the time. Cover the glass with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for soaking and to get it cool for your smoothie.
- After the seeds have been soaked, combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth.
- The smoothie should be thick but drinkable. If it is too thick to drink, then add a little more water or fruit juice and blend again.
- Pour into a large glass and enjoy.
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Healthy, refreshing, and perfect for breakfast on busy mornings.
Grabbed this list when I had no idea what to make. Tried the pineapple mango one and it came out nice. Threw in a bit of peanut butter and it worked.