Why struggle to get your greens? This vegan veggie smoothie is a simple, refreshing way to squeeze in a serving””before you’ve even had lunch! Dairy free and powered up with flax and rice protein, it’s a healthy way to start your day, or sip as a snack when you’re in the mood for something sweet.
Green Vegan Smoothie
Ingredients
¾ cup frozen spinach*
2 Tbsp. flax meal
1 scoop vegan rice protein powder
1/3 cup frozen chopped zucchini
1/3 cup frozen blueberries
¼ to ½ cup water (use less for thicker, shake-like consistency)
Directions
1. Combine all ingredients in blender and blend well.
2. Enjoy!
*Quick Tip: Instead of pre-packaged frozen spinach, buy fresh spinach and freeze it yourself. This will give your smoothies an extra-creamy consistency!
“Mo’s Healthy Morsels” is written by Maura (“Mo”) Knowles, a certified health coach, recipe developer and owner of Mac-n-Mo’s, a vegan baked goods company created by Knowles to help her dad eat better (and still enjoy food!) after he underwent quadruple bypass surgery in 2010. Knowles’ recipes for snacks, treats and other fun and healthy dishes appear every week here on the Vitacost blog, or visit Mo on Facebook or www.macnmos.com for more “morselicious” ideas and tips.