With many smoothies made using milk, yogurt, or whey protein powder it's easy to think that vegan smoothies are hard to make. But by falling back on good fats and proteins, such as avocado and nut milk, you can blend up filling vegan smoothies that taste just as delicious as any other.

Want to puree your way to the perfect dairy-free drink with these creative vegan smoothie recipes.

Spicy Mango Smoothie

Did you know that jalapenos have metobolism boosting benefits?

Ingredients

• Juice from 1/2 freshly-squeezed lime
• 1/2 banana
• 1/2 cup diced frozen mango
• 1/4 jalapeno, chopped
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds

Spinach and Avocado

Did you know that cucumber lends its cooling flavor to this green vegan smoothie, which packs in 2 cups of antioxidant-rich baby spinach.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 2 big handfuls baby spinach
• 1/2 small cucumber
• 1/2 avocado
• Juice of 1 lemon

Raspberry Rooibos Smoothie

South African Rooibos tea combined with raspberry supplies a potent dose of daily antioxidants. The caffeine-free tea has a light, woody, slightly sweet flavor that accents the fruit beautifully. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups rooibos tea, steeped and chilled
• 1 1/2 cups frozen raspberries
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1/2 banana

Zucchini Blueberry Smoothie

Ingredients