This delicious triple berry smoothie is an easy way to start your day. Packed with vegetables, flavorful berries, and creamy vegan plant milk, it’s quick and easy to blend up for breakfast!
One of my favorite parts of my morning routine is my daily smoothie. Smoothies are such an easy breakfast to blend up right out of the gate.
When I make a smoothie, I like to use a combination of ingredients that creates a creamy texture and plenty of flavor. There are so many different ways to mix things up depending on what I have on hand.
This has been my latest obsession: a berry protein smoothie made with a delicious mix of berries and other simple ingredients.
My Vegan Protein Smoothie Ingredients
If you've been following along for a while then you know I typically have greens in my smoothies. This one is the rare exception because we're using a different mix of ingredients.
Here's what you'll find inside:
Frozen berries: we're using a blend of strawberries, raspberries & blueberries to add plenty of sweetness and delicious berry flavor.
Cauliflower rice: I love sneaking veggies into my smoothies wherever possible and frozen cauliflower is my (not so new) obsession. It makes smoothies so creamy without the need for banana. I don't notice the cauliflower flavor in the finished smoothie!
Avocado: avocado is a great way to make your smoothie thick and creamy, which I love.
Vegan protein powder: I like to use protein powder in my morning shakes, but you could totally leave this one out if you use the next ingredient.
Bolthouse Farms® Plant Protein Milk: a new-to-me discovery, this unsweetened plant protein milk tastes awesome and has a slightly thicker texture than other non-dairy milk, so you get that creamy texture!
Ways to Customize Your Smoothie
One of the things I love about smoothies is how easy they are to customize. You can start with your favorite fruits and then add other ingredients to change up the flavor and texture.
One of my favorite additions is protein powder. There are lots of varieties available, including plant-based options, and they come in flavors like vanilla and chocolate that work really well in smoothies.
Experiment with different combinations to find the flavors and textures you like best!
Here are some of my favorite additions for vegan smoothies:
- hemp seeds
- nut butter, especially peanut & almond
- protein powder
- plant protein milk
I highly recommend finding Bolthouse Farms'® Plant Protein Milk at your local grocery store.
Their unsweetened variety is made with pea protein, and they're non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, and delicious. They also have some flavored varieties if you want to try them!
I love using the unsweetened variety in my smoothies because it blends easily with the other ingredients and adds to that delicious creamy texture.
Quick & Easy Berry Protein Smoothie
I'm sure you know how to make a smoothie, but in case you find that your blender doesn't make it quite as smooth as you'd like, I do have some tips.
Start with your greens on the bottom, then do your frozen, then your powders, then any nuts/seeds/nut butter. Finish with the milk (or liquid). The frozen fruit will help push the greens towards the blades which will help them get more blended up. I also recommend giving the contents inside your blender a stir or two if it's not blending up. Just be careful to have it turned off!
And one final thing to leave you with: you can totally make smoothies ahead of time! Either make this the night before and keep it in a sealed mason jar in the fridge, or you can freeze it for later. Smoothies are 100% meal prep friendly and an easy option to have ready for busy mornings!
More Vegan Smoothies to try:
- Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie
- Triple Berry Smoothie Bowl
- Refreshing Raspberry Smoothie
- Green Apple Smoothie
- The Ultimate Post-Workout Smoothie
- Pineapple Green Smoothie
Vegan Triple Berry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
- 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
- 1/4 of an avocado
- 1 scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup Bolthouse Farms® Unsweetened Protein Milk
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy! (optional: sprinkle with some hemp seeds and granola for extra protein!)
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I’m interested in learning about Frozen Cauliflower rice. I’d like to use it in my smoothie. Thanks
You can purchase it at most grocery stores now!