Vegan Smoothies

The smoothie recipes below don’t contain a hint of animal products and therefore can be categorized as vegan. Note, none of these recipes contain cooked food either; so they also qualify as raw vegan for anyone adhering to that diet.

Pretty Peachy Smoothie Recipe

Pretty Peachy Smoothie Recipe

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Here’s a nice healthy recipe for all you peach lovers. It serves well as a fruit snack or desert.

From a nutritive standpoint, peaches are somewhat underrated. Peaches provide a high amount of potassium, a shortage of which leads to a number of health problems. In combination with banana, this smoothie recipe provides plenty of this key mineral.

Peaches are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients. They are a good source of beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A, high in vitamin C, rich in dietary fiber, and studies have even revealed them to be anti-cancerous. And best of all, peaches are delicious, at least in my opinion.

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Blueberry Pineapple Smoothie Recipe

Blueberry Pineapple Fruit Smoothie Recipe

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Get some “purple power” with this quick and easy recipe. You’ll get your daily dose of fruit in a delicious drink that packs a nice antioxidant punch, provides a good amount of dietary fiber, and plenty of essential nutrients and minerals. Trust me, your body and taste buds will thank you.

This smoothie is good anytime of day, and can even be served as a healthy dessert.

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Spicy Spinach Smoothie Recipe

Spicy Spinach Smoothie

If you’re a fan of spicy food, you’re going to dig this smoothie recipe. When I first heard someone advocate adding spices like cayenne and chili powder into a smoothie I thought it sounded rather strange, but I had to give it a try.

Fast forward to today, and I routinely add spices into my smoothies. Some of my favorites are cinnamon, ginger, cayenne, and nutmeg. Adding spices is a super easy way to enhance the taste and boost the nutrition of your smoothies.

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Awesome Aloe Vera Smoothie Recipe

Awesome Aloe Vera Smoothie Recipe

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Aloe vera is a bona fide superfood with a laundry list of health promoting benefits. It’s not the most pleasant tasting substance on its own, but blend it into a smoothie with the right ingredients and you’re left with a tasty, nutrient-dense, super drink.

Aloe vera has a long history of use dating all the way back to 1500 B.C. where the Egyptians recorded using it to treat burns, infections and parasites. Topical uses for aloe vera are more commonly known, but since we’re going to consume it in our smoothies let’s focus on the health benefits from internal use.

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Triple P Smoothie Recipe

Peach Pineapple Papaya Smoothie Recipe

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Peach, pineapple, and papaya – three fruits in a synergistic combination that’s very appealing to the taste buds. This smoothie is amazingly delicious and reminds me of the fruit flavored slurpees I use to get from 7-Eleven years ago. Thankfully my fondness for slurpees has been replaced by healthy smoothies. If you have a sweet tooth like I do, satisfy it with something healthy like this smoothie.

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Go-Go Goji Berry Smoothie Recipe

Goji Berry SmoothieWhen I first stumbled upon goji berries several years ago I couldn’t believe how delicious they were considering the nutritional punch they pack. Goji’s put the “super” in superfood. Not only are they great on their own, in salads, trail mixes, and teas, but – you guessed it – in smoothies!

Goji berries have become quite popular in the world of health and nutrition, and for good reason. Considered a superior Chinese tonic herb, these little guys are pure nutrition. Here are a few reasons why consuming goji berries on a regular basis is in everyone’s best interest.

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