15 Filling, Nutritious Smoothie Ideas!

Even though most of us are spending more time at home than ever due to the pandemic going on, it doesn’t mean we have time or are always in the mood cook a big meal. Well, a great trick for having a filling, nutritious breakfast or lunch very fast and with little effort is to make a smoothie. So we gathered 15 filling nutritious smoothies to help you out!

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1. Berry and Chia Pudding Smoothie

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In this Berry and Chia Pudding Smoothie by Vicky Coates, chia seeds transform into a delicious pudding-like texture when soaked in liquid. Take this superfood to the next level by layering it with delicious berry smoothie! A vegan and gluten-free recipe.

2. Snickers Smoothie

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Chocolate doesn’t have to be an unhealthy treat, you can make a vegan snickers smoothie at home to satisfy the decedent chocolate cravings in a healthy way. This vegan chocolate Snickers Smoothie recipe by Chickpea Express is made with nutritious ingredients like bananas, cocoa, and nut butter. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, or late-night snack.

3. Hydrating Super Green Smoothie

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This Hydrating Super Green Smoothie by Caroline Doucet is a delicious, fresh and hydrating smoothie with a kick. Filled with nutritious ingredients, such as apples, mangoes, kale, lemon juice, ginger, cucumbers and hemp hearts. It’s a great drink when fighting a cold or when spending your days outside in the heat.

4. Grapefruit Matcha Green Smoothie

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Looking for a way you can sneak in some greens and extra nutrition? This Grapefruit Matcha Green Smoothie by Medha Swaminathan is a wonderful way to do so!

5. Brownie Batter Smoothie

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This Brownie Batter Smoothie by Crissy Cavanaugh that will remind you of licking the spoon when making classic brownies! What else could you ask for?

6. Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Maca Smoothie

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This Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Maca Smoothie by Vicky Coates is the perfect start to your day!

7. Ultimate Detox Green Smoothie

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This Ultimate Detox Green Smoothie by Wendy Irene feels like it’s cleaning you from the inside out! It’s a quick and easy way to get in some greens. It might be a little intense at first but it’s worth it!

8. Matcha Avocado Smoothie

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Thick, creamy and crazy delicious, this Matcha Avocado Smoothie by Kat Condon is chock full of healthy antioxidants and fats – plus plant-based protein!

9. Gingerbread Molasses Smoothie

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This healthy Gingerbread Molasses Smoothie by Mitra Shirmohammadi has zucchini, hemp hearts, flax seeds, peanut butter, and coconut milk!

10. Body Mind and Soul Smoothie

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This creamy green smoothie is all about nourishing the body, mind and soul. There is a reason for each and every ingredient, and they all work together to help you look and feel your best, inside and out. Try this Body Mind and Soul Smoothie by Tara Sunshine.

11. Carrot Cake Smoothie

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Get all of the deliciousness of carrot cake in a healthy and convenient smoothie! This Carrot Cake Smoothie by Tara Sunshine is nutritious and delicious – what more could you ask for?

12. Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

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13. Nutella Buckwheat Smoothie With Warm Blackberry Sauce

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Buckwheat is a great source of complete plant-based protein with one cup uncooked containing 19 grams! So including buckwheat into your meals is a great idea, especially if you’re vegetarian or vegan and trying to bump up your protein intake. Buckwheat is also high in fiber and essential minerals such as manganese, magnesium, zinc, copper, and phosphorus. Plus it adds an irresistibly smooth and creamy texture to smoothies when soaked and blended. Serve this Nutella buckwheat smoothie with a warm berry sauce for a luscious breakfast to keep you cozy on a gloomy day. This Nutella Buckwheat Smoothie With Warm Blackberry Sauce by Mitra Shirmohammadi is absolutely delicious!

14. Pina Colada Protein Smoothie

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This flavor combination will make it feel like summer any time of the year. Typically a piña colada comes in pre-mixed and full of dairy and refined sugar, but this piña colada smoothie is made with simple and healthy ingredients! Pineapple, banana, protein powder, ice, and coconut chia pudding. That’s all you need! Make a big batch of chia pudding at the beginning of the week and keep it in your fridge for an easy breakfast, snack, or recipes like this one. Add a slice of pineapple to the glass and start your day right with a delicious and nutritious piña colada smoothie. Try this Pina Colada Protein Smoothie by Kennedy Kitchings.

15. Fruitless Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie Bowl

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This rich and creamy Fruitless Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie Bowl by Kat Condon is made without any fruit, making it low in sugar but still high in protein and delicious chocolate flavor! Frozen bananas are included in almost all smoothie because they add sweetness and create a luxuriously creamy texture. But, sometimes you run out or want something a little less sweet. That’s where this Chocolate Zucchini Smoothie Bowl comes in! Made with zucchini, almond butter, plant-based milk, cocoa powder, and chocolate protein powder, it’s  full of all the things it takes to keep your tummy happy and satisfied. Don’t forget the toppings, because the best part of a smoothie bowl is always the toppings!

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