Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Banana and Maca Protein Smoothie
This Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Banana and Maca Smoothie is an easy and healthy recipe made with clean, real food ingredients and is kid-friendly. It's the perfect raw plant-based smoothie that's ready in 5 minutes for a quick breakfast or for on-the-go energy!{ Plant-Based | Raw | Vegan | Gluten-Free | Dairy-Free | Soy-Free | No Refined Sugar | Paleo-Friendly | Medical Medium }
Add all ingredients to a Vitamix and blend until creamy and smooth.
Optional: Garnish with Spirulina Crunchies.
Notes
Strawberries + Banana. If you use fresh fruit and like your smoothies a little thicker and frosty, you can add 5-6 ice cubes. If you use frozen fruit, the smoothie will be extra thick and you may need to add a little more almond milk to make it drinkable.Homemade Almond Milk. I like to use homemade almond milk, however, feel free to use your favorite non-dairy milk. Another great option is to use Joi Organic Almond Milk made with 100% organic almonds.Protein Powder. My favorite plant-based protein powder is Epic Organic Plant Protein - Vanilla Lucuma. However, you can omit the protein powder in this recipe, substitute with organic hemp protein or organic pumpkin seed protein or use your favorite brand.Maca Powder. I added this ingredient to increase the nutritional profile, however, it can be omitted.Additional Natural Sweetener. I find that the banana and strawberries give the smoothie just the right amount of natural sweetness. However, if you'd like your smoothie a little sweeter, just add 1-2 organic Medjool dates (pitted).Optional Garnish. I garnished the top of the smoothie with organic spirulina crunchies to give it extra superfood benefits.