Vegan Mixed Berry Smoothie
Indulge in the refreshing and nutrient-packed goodness of a Vegan Mixed Berry Smoothie, the perfect blend of fruity sweetness and creamy texture. This quick and easy recipe combines frozen mixed berries for an icy, vibrant base, a ripe banana for natural creaminess, and unsweetened almond milk to tie it all together. Chia seeds add a healthful boost of omega-3s, while maple syrup and a touch of vanilla extract lend subtle sweetness and depth of flavor. Fresh mint leaves round out this delightful smoothie with a hint of invigorating freshness. Ready in just 5 minutes, this vegan smoothie makes an ideal breakfast, snack, or post-workout treat, and is easily customizable for a consistency that suits your taste. Serve it chilled in a tall glass, garnished with extra berries or mint, and enjoy the ultimate plant-based refreshment!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Frozen mixed berries
- 1 medium Banana
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves
Instructions
Place the frozen mixed berries into a blender. The use of frozen berries helps to create a thick, icy texture for the smoothie.
Peel the banana and break it into chunks, adding them into the blender. The banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess to the smoothie.
Pour the unsweetened almond milk over the fruit in the blender. You can adjust the quantity based on your desired smoothie consistency.
Add the chia seeds into the blender for an extra boost of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Drizzle the maple syrup over the mixture in the blender to sweeten the smoothie naturally.
Add the vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the smoothie.
Add the fresh mint leaves for a refreshing twist, then blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy.
Stop the blender and use a spoon to scrape down the sides if necessary, ensuring that all ingredients are well combined.
Once fully blended, pour the smoothie into serving glasses.
Garnish with additional mint leaves or a few whole berries, if desired, before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 150 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.2 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.0 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 540 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 772 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
