Hong Kong summers mean high temps, too much humidity and lots of dehydration (so make sure you are constantly downing water, from your reusable bottle natch). It’s also that time of the year when your body naturally veers towards lighter meals. Smoothies are the perfect way to ingest your vitamins and nutrients while giving your digestive system some much-needed time off. Smoothies are easy, smoothies are convenient, smoothies are delicious- there’s simply no reason NOT to love smoothies.
Below we’ve created four vegan smoothie recipes in the Green Queen kitchen that are as tasty as they are are nutritious.
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Protein Latte Smoothie
This metabolism boost is the perfect pre-workout drink- also ideal for those of us who hate breakfast whilst nursing a serious coffee habit.
Ingredients
Serves 1
- 2 espresso coffee shots
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vegan protein powder
- 1/2 tbsp maca powder
- 1 tbsp Grade A maple syrup
Directions: blend all the ingredients and serve.
Nutritional Info: 318 Calories, 34g Protein, 29g Carbohydrates, 0g Fat
Great Greens Smoothie
A triple hit of potassium makes this smoothie ideal for blood sugar issues- plus it’s an enticing mix of creamy and tangy all at once.
Ingredients
Serves 1
- 1 banana
- 1 cup kale leaves
- 2 kiwi fruits
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
Directions: blend all the ingredients and serve.
Nutritional Info: 275 Calories, 8g Protein, 56g Carbohydrates, 5g Fat
Healthy Heart Smoothie
High protein, antioxidants galore and some hardy cardiovascular systems aids – a great all-rounder, and let’s face it, who doesn’t love berries & cream? That’s what this tastes like.
Ingredients
Serves 1
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup strawberries
- 2 tbsp goji berries
- 1 scoop vegan protein powder
Directions: blend all the ingredients and serve.
Nutritional Info: 396 Calories, 21g Protein, 15g Carbohydrates, 22g Fat
Energizer Bunny Smoothie
A low-sugar powerhouse, this choco-cream dream is a great digestion aid thanks to soothing cinnamon, and its high chromium content (raw cacao FTW).
Ingredients
Serves 1
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- handful mint leaves
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1 tbsp Grade A maple syrup
Directions: blend all the ingredients and serve.
Nutritional Info: 198 Calories, 5g Protein, 23g Carbohydrates, 10g Fat
Lead image courtesy of Element5.