Vegan Strawberry Vanilla Maca Smoothie

This vegan strawberry vanilla maca smoothie blends juicy strawberries and banana with a touch of vanilla and a boost of energizing maca powder for a naturally sweet, creamy sip.

Key Ingredients & Substitutions

• Banana. Gives the smoothie its creamy texture. Use a frozen banana for an extra-thick, milkshake-like smoothie.
• Strawberries. Fresh or frozen both work. Frozen strawberries make the smoothie colder and thicker without diluting it with ice.
• Vanilla almond milk. Adds creaminess and a hint of sweetness. Substitute any nondairy milk you like.
• Maca powder. Has an earthy, caramel-like flavor plus an energy boost. Start with the lesser amount if you're new to it.
• Vanilla extract. Rounds out the flavor. Use a good-quality pure vanilla extract for the best taste.
• Ice cubes. Chills and thickens the smoothie. Skip or reduce these if you're using frozen fruit.

Variations

• Strawberry-banana bowl. Use less liquid and pour into a bowl, then top with granola, chia seeds, and sliced fresh strawberries for a smoothie bowl.
• Green boost. Blend in a handful of spinach - you won't taste it, and it disappears into the pink color.
• Protein-packed. Add a scoop of vanilla vegan protein powder for a more filling breakfast or post-workout smoothie.
• Coconut version. Swap the almond milk for canned coconut milk for a richer, tropical spin.
• Mixed berry. Use half strawberries and half raspberries or blueberries.
• Extra creamy. Add a few tablespoons of vegan yogurt for a thicker, tangier smoothie.

Tips for the Best Strawberry Vanilla Maca Smoothie

• Use very ripe, sweet strawberries. Since this smoothie has no added sweetener, the ripeness of the fruit does all the work.
• Freeze your fruit ahead of time. Frozen banana and strawberries make for a thick, cold smoothie without watering it down with ice.
• Start with the lesser amount of maca. Its flavor is strong, so build up as you get used to it.
• Blend the liquid first. Adding the almond milk before the fruit helps the blender blades move freely for a smoother result.
• Adjust the consistency at the end. Add more almond milk a splash at a time if the smoothie is too thick to sip through a straw.

How to Serve

Pour this smoothie into chilled glasses and enjoy it right away for breakfast, a midday snack, or a light dessert. It's easy to dress up, too - top with fresh sliced strawberries, a sprinkle of granola, or a few mint leaves. For a fun twist, pour the extra into popsicle molds and freeze for a naturally sweet, kid-friendly treat.

Looking for more ways to use maca? Check out our 5 Vegan Maca Recipes roundup for more energizing ideas.

Recipe

Strawberry-Vanilla Maca Smoothie

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This vegan strawberry vanilla maca smoothie blends strawberries, banana, and vanilla with energizing maca powder for a naturally sweet, creamy drink.

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 2

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Ingredients

• 1 medium banana frozen ahead of time if desired
• 1 heaping cup strawberries hulled
• 1 cup vanilla almond milk or as desired
• 2 –4 teaspoon maca powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 –6 ice cubes

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Instructions

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth.
• Divide between two glasses. If the smoothie is too thick, blend in a splash more almond milk, then serve at once.

Nutrition (Estimate per Serving)

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 165mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 1mg

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