This 5-minute strawberry smoothie (Crowded Kitchen)uses frozen strawberries or raspberries (you must freeze them first before making the recipe).
The mango can be subbed with pineapple (sub with sweet apples for local, but it won’t taste the same), which also should be frozen. All you then need is plant milk and yoghurt, and maple syrup to sweeten.
If you invest in a good blender to make smoothies, UK law says the shop selling it, has to take back old appliances for recycling.
One comedian says the main brand of smoothies in supermarkets has a cheek to call themselves innocent! The prices charge for what is essentially blended fruit are astronomical.
And the company is now owned by a big American corporation. He says the cheapest way to make a banana smoothie, is simply to put a banana in your mouth – then swish your head around to blend it!
Raspberry & Tahini Smoothie Recipe
This raspberry & tahini smoothie recipe (Rainbow Plant Life) is one of several recipes you can try, in a post (with a chart) on how to make the perfect smoothie. Tahini is a jar of calcium-rich sesame seed paste, you can find in all stores.
Nisha says you need some of plant milk to make smoothies, because making them with water is ‘downright sad’. She also explains how to ‘hide’ some vegetables in there including cauliflower (due to its mild taste).
People with sensitivity to pollen may wish to avoid raspberries (and people whose seeds get stuck in their teeth!) Keep fruit seeds/pips away from pets. Read more on food safety for people & pets.
Raspberries are one of England’s favourite fruits, but they do go off quickly, so use them up soon after purchasing (or visiting the PYO farm) or freeze to use later on. To do this, wash and dry the berries, then freeze in a single layer on a baking tray, then transfer to a silicone freezer bag.
Once you know the basic formulas, you can whizz up something tasty, with whatever ingredients you have to hand. There’s even a chart to help you out:
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Mixed Berry Vegan Yoghurt Smoothie
This Mixed Berry Yoghurt Smoothie (The Simple Veganista) is a wonderful way to start your day. You literally only need a few ingredients.
A room-temperature banana (no need to freeze like most smoothies), some plain or vanilla plant yoghurt, your favourite non-dairy milk and optional toppings like a dollop of nut butter for protein. Just whizz it all up and you’re ready to go.
If you fancy something more substantial, try this blogger’s chocolate almond smoothie bowl. Smoothie bowls are basically thicker so you eat them with a spoon.
This one is made with protein-rich nut butter along with chilled plant milk and frozen bananas. Always slice your bananas before freezing. Keep cocoa powder away from pets.
Smoothie Mixes (in compostable packs)
Smooth Move offers ready-made smoothie mixes in compostable packs. Just add the contents to plant milk using the fill line on the reusable one-time purchase shaker bottle, and blend.
Made with fruits, veggies, nut butters, superfoods & spices.
Choose from:
- Apple Spinach (reduce cravings & intestinal stress)
- Blueberry (ideal for burnout & stress)
- Strawberry & Raspberry (immunity boost)
- Peanut Butter Banana (extra high in protein)
Unlike most plastic smoothie pouches, these ones are compostable (or just bin to naturally biodegrade) and then packed in cardboard. The shaker bottles also have a filter to achieve the perfect texture.
Discounts for Students
If you’re a student, verify with Student Beans on the site, and get 50% discount on your first purchase.
And 10% of profits go to nutritionally educate children on the importance of consuming fruits and vegetables.
