Pink power smoothie, vegan
Smoothies are an easy way to load up on daily dose of fruits, even vegetables, with no added sugar or heavy processing. Smoothies retain fiber better than juices and are a breeze to make. Although eating whole fruit is the best way to reap health benefits, smoothies add convenience, offer variety of combinations, without compromising on the nutrient content.
Indulge in a smoothie every day, but make sure you drink them slow, to avoid rapid rise and fall in glucose, especially if you have metabolic problems.
This smoothie combination with mangoes, berries, apple, dragon fruit is a sure hit with its tropical vibes, striking color and will be enjoyable regardless of the time of the day or the year.
Pink power smoothie
A dramatic blend of berries, mango, loaded with nutrients and bonus tropical vibes for any time of the year.
Equipment
- High speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup blueberries- fresh or frozen
- 1 cup chopped mango- fresh or frozen
- 5 strawberries- can be fresh or frozen
- 1 green apple sliced- do not need to peel
- 1/2 cup red dragon fruit- I used frozen optional- adds intense color
- 3/4 cup plant based milk- almond or soy work well
- 1/2 cup ice cubes- if using fresh fruit
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds optional
Instructions
- Add all the above ingredients to the blender. Always add the liquid first, helps lighten the load on the blender motor. If using a high speed blender, run the smoothie cycle which should be little less than a minute and enjoy the smoothie cold. If using normal blender, take your time, keep blending for 2-3 min, for a slushy consistency. Frozen fruits give a slushy consistency and you can skip adding ice.
Notes
You can even add fresh coconut water to the smoothie to enrich it with many electrolytes.