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This roundup features a variety of Vegan Smoothie Bowl recipes filled with healthy ingredients and delicious toppings for a complete meal! Perfect for busy mornings, there’s something for everyone on this list!
Why You’ll Love These Smoothie Bowls
If you’ve been here for a while, you know your girl loves a good smoothie recipe. In fact, maybe you were here for Rainbow Smoothie Week where I featured a new smoothie recipe every single day (see photo below)! Today, I’m featuring Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipes that are all vegan, gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and absolutely delicious!
Bowls feature a creamy smoothie base that is a little thicker and is eaten with a spoon instead of a straw. It’s easy to transform regular smoothies into bowls by making a thick smoothie base rather than a thinner consistency. Plus, they’re especially fun because you get to add a variety of toppings that add to the fun!
Grab your favorite bowl and a high-powered blender and let’s get to it!
Vegan Smoothie Bowl Ingredients
Each recipe will have its own ingredients for the creamy base, but as with most smoothie recipes, you can mix and match as you see fit! If you have an extra handful of spinach that day, throw it in!
Smoothies are a great way to use up produce and greens. I recommend having a few various ingredients on hand to make a healthy smoothie bowl recipe any time. You can pick and choose from this list depending on what you plan to make! Plus, pick your favorite toppings and mix and match according to your preferences.
Fresh fruit: Ripe bananas, fresh berries, tropical fruits, etc.
Protein: Vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, etc.
Sweetener: Medjool dates and pure maple syrup are my go-to. The fruit provides a lot of natural sweetness, but a little sweetness from these natural sources is sometimes needed.
Toppings: Granola, favorite fruits, coconut flakes, nuts and seeds, chocolate chips, and more. The best smoothie bowl toppings are the ones you like–so there’s no mistake here!
This homemade acai bowl recipe puts a tropical twist on your classic acai bowls. Acai, banana, and watermelon are blended together and then topped with fresh tropical fruits, coconut flakes, and more! An easy, customizable recipe that won’t break the bank!
Try this Mint Chip Smoothie! A delicious, quick, and easy breakfast packed with plant protein, greens, and healthy fats. It tastes like a mint chip milkshake, but healthier! Vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free.
A chocolate raspberry smoothie bowl made without bananas! A creamy, chocolately breakfast that is vegan, gluten free, whole food plant based and delicious. Packed with sneaky protein, greens and lots of omega-3s.
If you make this recipe, be sure to let me know what you think with a star rating and comment below! Follow me on Instagram for more delicious recipes!
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Here’s a smoothie so good, you’ll want to make it every day. Meet our favorite kale smoothie! Yes, we know. “Kale smoothie” sounds like it would be intensely bitter. This one is anything but!
This kale smoothie is full of fruity flavor from green apple, pineapple and banana. It tastes heavenly, yet at the same time you’re getting a big dose of nutrients from leafy greens. True story: this is one of the only ways we get our son to eat kale—and he begs us for more kale smoothie. Here’s how to make it!
Why we love thiskale smoothie recipe
This kale smoothie is lusciously creamy, a satisfying drink you’ll actually crave. This is saying something, because we’ve made lots of kale smoothies that are too bitter, too thick, or too icy. This one has all the right ingredients to make an irresistibly tasty green puree. Here’s why to make it:
It’s has a pure, sweet tart flavor and a silky smooth, frosty texture. It’s irresistibly tasty and just the right thickness for sipping!
It’s full of healthy ingredients. There are no added sugary juices to make it taste good.
It’s plant-based. There’s no need to use milk or yogurt here, it’s all fruit and leafy greens.
Ingredients for this kale smoothie
This short ingredient list of a kale smoothie is all you need to make this beautiful, bright green puree! Here’s what you need:
Kale: Use either baby kale or Tuscan kale. We prefer baby kale since the flavor is sweeter and milder, but you can use Tuscan kale roughly chopped and loosely packed. Curly kale has a spicier flavor, so we’d recommend starting with less than the specified amount in the recipe.
Green apple: Apple is the key to a great kale smoothie; it brings in a bright, sweet tart flavor.
Banana: Banana features in many of our smoothie recipes to make a creamy texture and add natural sweetness.
Frozen pineapple or mango: Frozen pineapple seals the deal with its icy texture and beautiful fruity flavor.
Lemon juice, water and ice: Lemon juice accentuates the fruity flavors, and ice helps add texture and body. A little water is all you need to get it to blend.
Types of kale
There are several types of kale that you can use in this smoothie. Here’s a breakdown of each type:
Baby kale: Baby kale works well in a smoothie because it has a sweeter, mild flavor. It’s a young version of kale, harvested before it matures. You can find it sold in boxes at the grocery or bags at your local farmers market.
Tuscan kale: Tuscan kale is the next best option: it’s got a mild flavor and flat, dark green leaves. It’s also labeled as dinosaur kale or Lacinato kale.
Curly kale: Curly kale works, but it has a spicy flavor that’s more bitter than the other two. If you use this variety, you may want to start with less and add it to taste.
The trick to blending
Here’s a trick to blending this kale smoothie. First, blend the softer room temperature fruits and liquid. In this case, it’s the banana, apple, kale and water. Then add in the frozen ingredients: the frozen pineapple and ice. This helps it to blend easier: so you won’t need to endlessly stop, scrape, and start again!
Add-ins & variations
This kale smoothie is delicious as is, but you can always mix it up with tasty additions! Here are a few options:
Ginger: Add ½ teaspoon grated ginger to the mix for a spicy finish.
Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
Chia seeds.Chia seeds add fiber and some protein; add 1 to 2 tablespoons to your taste.
Coconut. A handful of shredded coconut adds a tropical flair.
Smoothie storage
Smoothies are best eaten immediately. But this kale smoothie actually lasts 1 to 2 days refrigerated, stored in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. It may separate, which is perfectly natural. Just shake it up and you’re good to go!
A few favorite smoothies
We’ve got lots more where this came from! Here more smoothie recipes to try:
This kale smoothie recipe is vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Frequently asked questions
Won’t my kale smoothie taste bitter?
Not necessarily! This post offers tips on choosing the right kale variety (baby kale is less bitter) and using masking ingredients like bananas, mangoes, or pineapples to balance the flavor.
What kind of milk is best for a kale smoothie?
This kale smoothie recipe uses water, but you can also use milk. Any milk you enjoy works! Popular choices include dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk. Consider dietary restrictions and the desired texture when choosing your milk.
Do I need a fancy blender for a kale smoothie?
A high-powered blender is ideal for achieving a smooth and creamy consistency. However, many regular blenders can handle kale smoothies with the addition of some extra liquid.
Can I make kale smoothies ahead of time?
Yes, but be aware that the color may darken slightly, and the texture might thicken a bit and separate over time. This smoothie is best eaten within 1 day, but it does store up to 2 days.
How can I make my kale smoothie more filling?
Adding protein powder, nut butters, chia seeds, or even rolled oats can make your smoothie more filling and keep you satisfied for longer.
Want to sneak more greens into your diet? Here’s how to make a refreshing kale smoothie, a creamy and satisfying green drink you’ll actually crave.
Ingredients
1 large green apple
1 banana
2 cups baby kale leaves, loosely packed (or Tuscan or curly kale*, roughly chopped)
½ cup water (or milk of choice)
10 ice cubes
2 cups frozen pineapple or mango
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
Chop the apple, leaving the skin on. Break the banana into pieces and place them both in the blender. Add the water and baby kale leaves. Blend until smooth.
Add the ice, frozen pineapple or mango, and lemon juice. Blend again until smooth.
Notes
*Our preference for the type of kale to use in a smoothie is baby kale. Tuscan kale is a second choice. Curly kale can work, but it has a spicy flavor and is more bitter than the other two. If you use this variety, you may want to start with less and add it to taste.
This recipe unlocks the secret to the perfect strawberry smoothie! It’s deliciously thick, perfectly sweet, and bursting with fresh flavor.
It’s more difficult than you think to make a perfect smoothie without a recipe. Our strawberry smoothie recipe uses just 5 ingredients to make the creamiest texture and a pure, sweet berry flavor. Make it, memorize it, and make a perfect healthy smoothie on repeat!
But when it comes to picking favorites, it all comes back to this strawberry smoothie recipe for both of us! Here’s why it’s perfect, to us:
Light and creamy texture. It’s easy for smoothies to turn out too icy or thick. This one is light and creamy, with just the right icy and airy texture.
Subtly sweet, fruity flavor. Often smoothies are too bitter or overly sweet. This strawberry smoothie is lightly sweet, with just the right berry essence.
Ingredients for this strawberry smoothie
Here’s what you’ll need to make this strawberry smoothie! Strawberries have a lot of nutritional punch for very few calories (per Cleveland Clinic), making them one of our favorite ingredients to incorporate in smoothies. We were careful to choose healthy ingredients for this smoothie: no overly sugary juices or syrups. Here’s what we selected:
Frozen strawberries: It’s easy to find and store frozen berries, and they add a great icy texture to this smoothie. If you prefer using fresh berries, use a frozen banana instead of one at room temperature.
Fresh banana: Many smoothie recipes call for frozen bananas, but we don’t often have them on hand or have the time to wait for freezing. So we customized this recipe to use a fresh banana!
Greek yogurt: Greek yogurt gives this recipe a protein boost and helpful probiotics. (If you love yogurt, you could add a touch more.) It also makes for a perfect creamy texture.
Ice: Here’s the most important part — ice is essential to a perfect strawberry smoothie! It makes just the right frothy texture. We’ve tried it without and it really makes a difference. Do not omit it!
Milk: You need just the right amount of liquid in a smoothie to get it to blend. Not enough and the blender gets stuck (the worst!), and too much it tastes milky. You can also use non-dairy milk.
Maple syrup: Adding a hint of maple brings out the sweetness in the berries. If you eat a low sugar diet you could omit, but it doesn’t quite taste sweet enough with no sweetener.
Add-ins and options
Of course, you can mix in whatever you’d like to customize your healthy strawberry smoothie! But if you want it to be perfect, you’ve got to use flavors that work. Here are some ideas:
Almond butter. Almond goes well with strawberry. Use about 1 tablespoon, 2 for a stronger almond flavor (it will also dull the color a bit).
Vanilla. Use ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla to heighten the flavors.
Mint or basil. Add a few fresh mint or basil leaves for an herbaceous spin.
Things not to add? Handfuls of spinach leaves! They turn this smoothie into an unappealing shade of brown. If you want a green smoothie, go to our Green Smoothie.
Strawberry smoothie variations
Craving a flavor twist? Don’t stop at strawberries! This versatile smoothie base can be transformed into a tropical paradise with a handful of mango or pineapple. Mix in blueberries for a tart and tangy upgrade, or add even more banana for extra sweetness. We’ve created separate recipes for each variation:
You can make this strawberry smoothie plant-based or vegan by doing the following:
Make our strawberry banana smoothie. Try our Strawberry Banana Smoothie: it’s vegan and uses only 2 ingredients!
Omit the yogurt and use non-dairy milk for the milk. We like using oat milk or almond milk. Oat milk is usually a little sweeter and creamier, so it’s our default for smoothies. You could also try coconut milk, which adds a nice coconut essence, or soy milk. To compensate for the yogurt, add a splash more milk as necessary to get it to blend.
Storing leftovers
Smoothies are best eaten immediately. But this strawberry smoothie actually lasts 1 to 2 days refrigerated, stored in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. It may separate, which is perfectly natural. Just shake it up and you’re good to go!
This 2-minute recipe unlocks the secret to the perfect strawberry smoothie! It’s deliciously thick, perfectly sweet, and bursting with fresh flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 banana (room temperature)
¼ cup Greek yogurt*
1 cup milk (or almond milk or oat milk)
1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or agave syrup
½ cup ice
Optional add-ins: 1 tablespoon almond butter, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, fresh mint leaves or basil leaves
Instructions
Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces. Blend until creamy and frothy, stopping and scraping down the sides as necessary. Serve immediately or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Notes
*For vegan, make a Strawberry Banana Smoothie! Blend 2 cups frozen strawberries, 2 bananas (room temperature), ½ cup water and 8 ice cubes. Or, omit the Greek yogurt and add additional oat milk to get the smoothie to blend.
This peanut butter banana smoothie recipe tastes like a milkshake but is made with wholesome ingredients! A total favorite.
As authors of over 50 smoothie recipes, we’ve slurped up just about every type. But here’s a recipe that stands out as one of our top favorite ever: this peanut butter banana smoothie! This one tastes like a milkshake but it’s made of wholesome ingredients like banana, peanut butter and oats. Whiz it up with frozen bananas and it makes a thick and creamy, just sweet enough puree that will have you professing your undying love! Our family is head over heels about this one (I think I could eat it every day, really!).
Ingredients in this peanut butter banana smoothie
It’s tricky to get a peanut butter banana smoothie recipe with just the right creamy, thick texture and bold peanut butter banana flavor. In fact, if you just try blending up room temperature bananas with some peanut butter, it can come out very runny and thin. The trick? Frozen bananas add texture, along with Old Fashioned oats which bring an even creamier body. (We tried this trick in our oatmeal smoothie and have been using it ever since!) Here are the ingredients you’ll need:
Frozen bananas
Old Fashioned oats
Peanut butter
Milk of choice (dairy, oat milk or almond milk), plus more to taste
Vanilla extract
Maple syrup (or honey)
Ice
We like using creamy unsweetened peanut butter here. We’ve made this smoothie with both oat milk and dairy milk and it is delicious either way! Using dairy milk adds to the protein content and it tastes a little richer.
Tips for freezing bananas
It’s simple to freeze bananas for smoothies: you’ll just need to remember to freeze them 1 ½ hours before you want to enjoy your drink! Here are a few notes about freezing bananas:
Use ripe bananas. Only use ripe bananas for smoothies, because this enhances the fruity banana flavor. Unripe bananas can add a bitter aftertaste to smoothies.
Slice the bananas, then flash freeze. Slice the fruit into 1/2-inch slices, then place them on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 ½ to 2 hours. Once solid, place in a freezer safe container until ready to use.
Make it non-dairy and vegan
This peanut butter banana smoothie is easy to make as dairy-free or vegan smoothie. Simply use your favorite non-dairy milk! We love it with oat milk, since it adds a nice creamy body. Using dairy milk does add more protein, so for a vegan smoothie it can be helpful to add additional plant-based protein to make it more filling.
Protein adders for a peanut butter banana smoothie
This peanut butter banana smoothie does have some plant-based protein from the peanut butter: 12 grams total or 6 grams per serving. But if you’d like, you can add even more protein! This is especially helpful if you’re planning to use this smoothie as a meal replacement. Here are a few ideas:
Chia seeds. Add protein and fiber with chia seeds! 2 tablespoons chia seeds adds 4 grams protein and 11 grams fiber.
Vanilla protein powder: This vanilla protein powder is the one we use; it has a good flavor that’s not too artificial.
Smoothie storage
Smoothies are best eaten immediately. However, this peanut butter banana smoothie actually lasts 1 to 2 days refrigerated, stored in a sealed container or a mason jar with the lid on. It may separate, which is perfectly natural. Just shake it up before serving!
More top smoothie recipes
This peanut butter banana smoothie is a favorite in our smoothie lineup! Here are a few more top recipes you’ll love:
This peanut butter banana smoothie recipe tastes like a milkshake but is made with wholesome ingredients! A total favorite.
Ingredients
2 medium ripe frozen bananas (sliced and frozen at least 1 1/2 hours)
¼ cup Old Fashioned oats
3 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy and unsweetened)
3/4 to 1 cup milk of choice (dairy, oat milk or almond milk), plus more to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (or honey), plus more to taste
1 cup ice
Protein adder: 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, optional*
Instructions
If you haven’t already, slice the bananas and freeze them for at least 1 ½ hours until solid.
Blend all ingredients in a blender, starting on the low end of the milk and adding small amounts more until it blends together. Taste and add additional maple or honey if desired.
Notes
*If using protein powder, add that first, then add sweetener to taste.
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