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Today, we are talking all things plantbased and using smoothies as a way to nourish and eat more plantbased meals. The smoothie recipe I am sharing is super easy to make (even for beginners) and makes a deeply nourishing, healthy breakfast or lunch that is literally made in less than 2-minutes. As a Nutritionist, I am all about helping and inspiring people to eat more wholefoods, and this recipe does exactly that and a whole lot of delicious, plantbased flavour!
What Makes A Plantbased Smoothie Healthy?
Eating more plants is one of the simplest ways to improve your diet. However, if you are not a big fan of vegetables, popping them into smoothie with some of your favourite fruits is an easy way to get more nutrients and veggies in your diet. More often than not, the fruity flavour of plantbased smoothies perfectly masking the earthy taste of vegetables like greens and other vegetables.
Here's a few reasons why smoothies are one of my recommended ways to improve your diet:
Packed with nutrients: plantbased smoothies are jam-packed with fruits, veggies, nuts, and seeds that are typically loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and antioxidants beneficial for your gut and overall health.
Dairy-free: since plantbased smoothies skip dairy, they are an excellent option for people with lactose intolerance, vegans, or those following a dairy-free diet.
Variety is easy: you can throw in all sorts of fruits and veggies into smoothies, making them super versatile and healthy. Its a great way to use up leftover or overripe fruit and veggies.
Fibre source: plantbased ingredients are generally high in fibre, which can help you feel fuller for longer, feed you gut microbes, and aid digestion. eating more fibre also has a direct effect on fat distribution and supports natural weight loss.
Boosts energy: with all the natural goodness packed in, plantbased smoothies are a fabulous and healthy way to get a burst of energy that lasts for hours.
As you can see, the above are all excellent reasons why adding a few plantbased smoothies to your menu each week is an easy way to nourish and enjoy a tasty treat.
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Easy Healthy Plantbased Smoothie Recipe
This smoothie recipe is an excellent starter for anyone wishing to eat more plantbased. One the secrets to a good tasting plantbased smoothie is using frozen banana. It creates a delightfully thick texture and a smoothie consistency that folds out of the blender like soft-serve ice cream rather than your run-of-the-mill, liquid smoothie. Add in a heaping serving of high-fibre fruits and superfoods like chia or flax seeds, psyllium husk or LSA keeps your gut happy, and a scoop or two of a vegan protein powder will help keep you feeling full and satiated for hours. Blenders ready? Let's try it!
Ingredients
1 banana, chopped and fully frozen
250ml almond milk, unsweetened
1 cup fruit or berries, fresh or frozen
1 handful fresh greens, any kind, organic
2 tbsp chia seeds
OPTIONAL: 1-2 scoops plantbased protein powder (vanilla recommended)
THICK SMOOTHIE: add a handful of crushed ice
Low Carb Option:
1 cup cauliflower steamed in vanilla spiked water (swap for the banana)
2 tsp stevia (if you want extra sweetness)
In a high-powered blender, add all the ingredients. If using the Low Carb Option, wait until the cauliflower has fully cooled before blending. Blend on high until all the ingredients are well combined, about 2-3 minutes. Spoon or pour into a serving bowl and top with your favourite crunchy and fruit toppings.
This yummy plantbased smoothie recipe is a simple base recipe if you want to start experimenting with new smoothie recipes of your own. Try it with a rotating mixture of healthy greens like beetroot tops, spinach, kale, or watercress. Add a little nut butter and seeds to up the protein content, or try it with the suggested scoop of vanilla flavoured, vegan protein powder. There are literally so many ways to make this smoothie recipe and in a variety of plantbased flavours so you'd never get bored. Pop down in the comments and share your thoughts. Did you enjoy it as is, or add more to it?
One Last Thing, Before You Go...
If you really enjoy healthy smoothies... stick around slurping your plantbased smoothie and browse this blog for more nutrition and healthy eating guides, or come join my free 5 Day Detox Smoothie Challenge (By A Nutritionist). You'll receive a meal plan and recipes to detox from bad eating habits with wholefood recipes and smoothies. It a gentle detox just about anyone can enjoy to reset your appetite and eat healthier. Come join us today, click here.
Emma Lisa, Nutritionist & Women's Practitioner
Emma Lisa is a Nutritionist & Women's Health Practitioner with over 12+ years experience in wholefood nutrition, meal planning and health coaching. She is a published cookbook author, passionate food recipe creator and lifestyle blogger, and an advocate for women's health and anti-diet culture. When she's not in clinic, Emma is mum to five kids, in her test kitchen and a wellness digital creator. She lives in Sydney, Australia.
Healthy + happiness,
Emma Lisa xx
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