You know what they say: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s what sets the tone for your day and gives you the energy to get going. But not everybody has the appetite for a full meal first thing in the morning. That’s what makes a smoothie such a great way to start your day.
This smoothie recipe from I Love Vegan is not only healthy for you and packed full of nutrients, but it’s also plant-based and full of healthy fats and protein to give you energy and keep you satiated until lunch. Plus, smoothies are super easy to make, so you can get your day started quickly. Here’s how to make it happen.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe banana, frozen
- ½ cup (125 ml) chopped mango, frozen
- 1-2 large handfuls of baby spinach
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pumpkin seeds (Pepita seeds)
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) hemp hearts (hulled hemp seeds)
- Optional: ½ scoop (approx. 30ml) vanilla protein powder + ¼ cup (60ml) water
Instructions:
- Throw the banana, spinach, pumpkin seeds, mango, and hemp hearts into a blender. Add almond milk and blend until smooth. That’s it!
- This recipe makes about two cups, which is a good serving size for one person, but it’s very easy to double or even triple if you want to make enough for multiple people.
- All in all, it’s a great source of vitamins B6, C, E, A K, protein, calcium, iron, zinc, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, potassium, and healthy fatty acids. Yum!
