I like a fancy smoothie as much as anyone, but most days my smoothies are more basic than fancy. Don’t misunderstand, I still want my smoothie to taste good! It’s just that basic combinations can taste fantastic, even if they don’t have the elaborate recipe to go with it.
If you break things down to the basics, it’s pretty simple to throw a smoothie together in a few minutes after a workout. This is especially handy when you’re rushing from the gym to the office – which is often the case for me. Just think of the basics and grab a few items from your cabinets and fridge:
Build Your Simple Smoothie
- Protein
- Liquid
- Fruit
- Mix-ins
You can certainly get fancy with these ingredients, but there’s a few simple combinations that I return to quite often. Both smoothies use the latest Vega One flavors that I’ve been loving recently, which has the added benefit of greens, omega-3s, and probiotics. I always love how Vega packs in extra nutrients into their products – well worth the cost, in my opinion. Although I often get free products to use as a Vega Blogger, I purchased it on my own for years and recommend it wholeheartedly!
Chocolate Covered Fruit Smoothie
The first one started as a way for me to add new fruits into my smoothies, but became one I have made several time now.
- 1 blood orange
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (or water)
- 2 scoops Vega One Coconut Almond (or Chocolate Vega Protein Powder)
- 1 medium banana
- (optional) handful spinach
- Mix milk, orange and spinach in blender until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth – adding extra liquid to adjust thickness, if desired. Divide into 2 glasses and enjoy!
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Nutty Banana Smoothie
Next up in a simple banana smoothie, but with a little extra peanut flour for an easy change in flavor.
- 1 cup non-dairy milk (or water)
- 2 scoops Vega One Mocha (or Chocolate Vega Protein Powder)
- 2 tablespoon Protein Plus Peanut Flour
- 1 medium banana
- (optional) handful spinach
- If using spinach, mix milk and spinach in blender until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth – adding extra liquid to adjust thickness, if desired. Divide into 2 glasses and enjoy!
Well now I’m in the mood for a smoothie!
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Questions for you:
- What is your go-to smoothie combination?
- Do you usually take time in your smoothies or go for the quick & easy?
