Green smoothies are definitely one of the best drinks ever—the quintessential go-to for energy. Think vitamins, minerals, chlorophyll, phenols, phytochemicals, antioxidants, and more.
So it isn’t hard to figure out what makes this green smoothie recipe so healthy, nor is it hard to understand why it’s one of the best drinks ever.
Because in this case, just follow the green:
Benefits of Greens
- Phytochemicals.
- Antioxidants.
- Enzymes.
- Flavonoids.
- Phenols.
- Chlorophyll.
- Amino acids.
- Carotenoids.
- Beta-carotene.
- Alpha-carotene.
- Quercetin.
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin K.
- Vitamin B6.
- Folic acid.
- Vitamin C.
- Selenium.
- Choline.
- Calcium.
- Niacin.
- Thiamine.
- Riboflavin.
- Vitamin E.
- Pantothenic acid.
- Phosphorous.
- Potassium.
- Manganese.
- Magnesium.
- Omega-3s.
- Copper.
- Nitrates.
- Iron.
- Zinc.
- Biotin.
- Lutein.
- Zeaxanthin.
- Kaempferol.
- Anthocyanins.
- Soluble and insoluble fiber.
Greens are packed with chlorophyll, which rocks oxygen, and fiber, antioxidants, phytonutrients, carotenoids, and more. In fact according to studies, they’re one of the healthiest foods on earth.
This recipe is organic, vegan, and gluten-free.
Loaded Vegan Green Smoothie Recipe
The healthy greens in this recipe have been attributed to innumerable benefits.
One report notes that “Of all the food groups analyzed by a team of Harvard University researchers, greens turned out to be associated with the strongest protection against major chronic diseases, including up to about a 20 percent reduction in risk for both heart attacks and strokes for every additional daily serving.”
Green Smoothie Ingredients
- Filtered ice.
- Plant milk.
- Vegan yogurt.
- Vegan ice cream.
- Organic mixed greens.
- Stevia.
- Vanilla extract.
- Pink salt.
- Protein powder.
Vegan Green Smoothie Recipe
According to Dr. Ann Wigmore, organically grown greens are one of the best sources of natural minerals on earth. Think spinach, chard, collards, beet greens, microgreens, sprouts, the works.
Bok choy, arugula, on and on . . . 🌱 🌿
Nutritious Smoothie Greens
- Spinach.
- Chard.
- Bok choy.
- Kale.
- Arugula.
- Beets & greens.
- Sprouts/microgreens.
- Wheatgrass.
- Barley grass.
- Spirulina.
- Matcha green tea.
- Chlorella.
- Jalapenos.
- Green onions.
And always protein powder.
Vegan Protein Powders
- Organifi Complete Protein Vanilla
- Four Sigmatic Sweet Vanilla Protein Powder
- Four Sigmatic Cacao Protein Powder
- Four Sigmatic Peanut Butter Protein Powder
- Organifi Complete Protein Chocolate
- Hippo7 organic vanilla protein powder.
- Organifi Green Powder
And by the way, greens are more bioavailable with healthy fats like in yogurt, coconut, nuts and seeds. Many are fat-soluble and need lipids to bio-absorb.
Vegan Green Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 11/4 cup filtered water ice.
- 2 cups plant milk. (coconut, almond, cashew)
- 1/3 cup vegan yogurt.
- 1 cup vegan ice cream.
- 3/4 cup mixed greens.
- 1/1/2 tsp stevia.
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract.
- 1/2 tsp pink salt.
- 1 scoop protein powder. (see list in post for varieties)
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to your blender in the following order:
- Ice.
- Plant milk.
- Yogurt/kefir.
- Ice cream.
- Veggies.
- Extract.
- Stevia and salt.
- Protein powder.
- Blend until smooth or to desired consistency.
Nutrition
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