Your Ultimate Guide to 10 Refreshing Vegan Smoothie Recipes this Summer

Smoothies are cold, refreshing, and light, which makes them perfect for the summer season. They are also delicious and healthy, so you don’t have to worry about losing that 6-pack you want to show off at the beach. Here are ten plant-based smoothies you’re going to want to make over and over again!

1. Margarita Smoothie

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This Margarita Smoothie by Robin Browne is loaded with pineapple, coconut yogurt, dates, spinach, coconut water, and lots of lime! This pineapple spinach smoothie is banana-free. So if bananas aren’t your thing, this margarita smoothie just might be.

2. Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl

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This Dark Cherry Smoothie Bowl by Kennedy Kitchings is extremely simple but that’s something that you will love so much about it. Simple and satisfying!

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3. Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie

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This Blueberry Banana Chia Smoothie by Lena Ropp is made with blueberries, bananas, almond milk, and chia for a nutritional boost. Topped with a sprinkle of sesame and pumpkin seeds for a healthy dose of omega-3. And how do you like these cute hearts simply made of strawberries and dates?

4. Green Apple Smoothie

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Get your apple a day with this creamy and satisfying Green Apple Smoothie by Carol Clayton. Made with spinach, apple, and banana, it’s naturally sweet and full of plant-based nutrients. Raw, vegan, gluten-free, and oh-so-tasty!

5. Peanut Milk, Banana, and Cocoa Smoothie

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What’s the first, most logical thing one would create with peanut milk? Exactly. Nothing earth-shattering here, folks, just the usual rock-solid-delicious smoothie suspects paired with their new friend, peanut milk, all mixed up together into an irresistible shake-like consistency. This Peanut Milk, Banana, and Cocoa Smoothie by Annie Oliverio is spectacular!

6. French Toast Smoothie Bowl

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This healthy French Toast Smoothie Bowl by Carol Clayton has all the decadent flavors of your favorite Sunday brunch in thick and creamy smoothie bowl form. It’s full of healthy ingredients like Japanese sweet potato and is vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. Perfect for cinnamon and breakfast lovers alike.

7. Orange Berry Smoothie

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This Orange Berry Smoothie by Kirsten Kaminski is refreshing and such a great combination! The ingredients are quite simple and the combo of orange and berry is out of this world.

8. Tropi-Kale Smoothie

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Best. Smoothie. Ever! This Tropi-Kale Smoothie by Lena Ropp is packed with tropical flavor and fresh greens to give a healthy boost to your morning. Tastes like a dream! So healthy and refreshing.

9. Strawberry Beet Cinnamon Smoothie

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Boost your workout routine with this delicious and nutritious smoothie! This Strawberry Beet Cinnamon Smoothie by Claire Ragozzino is great for muscle recovery. Nitrogen-rich vegetables like beets help increase blood flow to the muscles which speeds up your recovery time and boosts your energy. The bananas contain potassium to avoid muscle cramping, the flax provides good fats loaded with heart-healthy omegas, hemp provides a small protein boost, and cinnamon helps the pancreas metabolize the sugar from the beets/fruit.

10. Kiwi and Banana Smoothie

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This Kiwi and Banana Smoothie by Gabriela Lupu is so easy to make and only takes three ingredients! Just blend banana, kiwi, and almond milk––that’s it. Garnish with a strawberry to make it a bit more ~aesthetic~ if you’d like. Want to start your day with a healthy smoothie? Try this kiwi and banana smoothie! It’s delicious.

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