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Tropical Smoothie Vegan Recipe High Protein
Smoothies are not only delicious but also a great way to pack in nutrients in a convenient form. This tropical smoothie vegan recipe combines the goodness of coconut milk, mango, and other nutritious ingredients to create a refreshing and satisfying drink that is perfect for any time of the day.
Ingredients & Substitutions
To make this tropical smoothie, you will need:
- Coconut plant milk
- Vegan vanilla protein powder (such as Orgain protein powder vanilla)
- Chia seeds
- Hemp hearts
- Flax seeds
- Ginger (fresh ginger is best)
- Frozen mango
Substitutions:
- If you don’t have coconut plant milk, you can use any other non-dairy milk like almond milk or oat milk.
- Any brand of vegan vanilla protein powder can be used.
- Feel free to substitute or omit any seeds based on your preference or availability.
- Fresh ginger adds a zesty flavor, but you can use ground ginger if fresh is not available.
- If mango is not your favorite, you can substitute it with other frozen fruits like pineapple or papaya.
Helpful Tools
To make this recipe, you’ll need:
- High-powered blender
How To Make This Recipe
- Add the coconut milk, vegan vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, ginger, and frozen mango to the blender.
- Blend all the ingredients on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into glasses and serve immediately for the best taste and texture.
Tips & Tricks
- For a thicker smoothie, add more frozen mango or a handful of ice cubes.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a drizzle of maple syrup or honey if desired.
- To make it a complete meal, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Experiment with different combinations of fruits and seeds to create your own unique flavor.
FAQs
Vegan protein powder adds a protein boost to your smoothie, making it more satisfying and helping to keep you full for longer.
Yes, feel free to use any frozen fruits like pineapple, papaya, or berries as substitutes for mango.
Yes, you can adjust the consistency by adding more liquid (such as coconut milk or water) for a thinner smoothie or more frozen fruit for a thicker one.
Tropical Smoothie Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut plant milk
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder I use Orgain protein powder vanilla
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 tbsp flax seeds
- 1 tbsp ginger fresh ginger is best
- 1 cup frozen mango
Instructions
- Add the coconut milk, vegan vanilla protein powder, chia seeds, hemp hearts, flax seeds, ginger, and frozen mango.
- Blend all the ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth.
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Conclusion: Tropical Smoothie Vegan Recipe
This tropical smoothie vegan recipe is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a refreshing burst of flavor with every sip. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s the perfect way to fuel your day with a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals.
Loved this smoothie so nice and healthy and delicious. Adding the ginger was such a great idea added another level never would have thought of that!
Thank you! I’m thrilled you enjoyed the smoothie, and I’m glad you liked the addition of ginger.
This was really tasty thank you! I used an almond milk instead of coconut milk and flavor was still delicious.
Thanks so much Jessika!