2 healthy plant-based smoothie recipes to boost your energy!

Smoothies are great for breakfast or as a snack. Especially this time of the year when the weather is getting warm, and you may not necessarily feel like eating something hot but rather something cool and refreshing. A smoothie is a healthy way to start the day or a great energy booster to fight against an afternoon fatigue. These two smoothie recipes are some of my favourites; they are tasty and healthy, plus completely plant-based.

What makes this green smoothie so healthy? Often smoothies consist of only fruits, which makes them high in fructose. This green smoothie, however, is made with fresh leafy greens, plant-based liquid, natural sweetener, nuts, and fruit. Blending spinach into a fruit smoothie is great way to boost your immune system and an easy way include enough greens in your diet. Turmeric, on the other hand, is a great source of antioxidants and can even improve your brain function and may help ease arthritis! This recipe is full of iron, potassium, and vitamins, and is anti-inflammatory. And the best part of it, of course, is the taste – it is sweet and refreshing and keeps hunger away for a long time.

Ingredients for the green smoothie

fresh spinach

frozen pineapple

almond milk

honey

peeled ginger

turmeric powder

This avocado blueberry smoothie is low in carbs but high in protein with healthy fats. It is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. It is power-packed but not too sugary-sweet. Avocado, spinach, and blueberries are all highly nutritious superfoods and make a deliciously creamy smoothie. To increase your protein intake, you can try adding whey protein or rice protein to this recipe.

Ingredients for the blueberry avocado smoothie

frozen blueberries

fresh spinach

almond milk

avocado

plant-based yogurt (coconut yogurt is perfect for this!)

honey

Tell us in the comments your favourite smoothie recipes!