How to Make Dairy-free Smoothies
Smoothies are a wonderful way to replace breakfast or a snack with a healthier option, but there is one problem. There are very few people who lack the ability to appreciate whipped up frozen fruit drinks. Why is that? Well, simply because they are delicious, and they hold a valuable store of nutrients that your body can easily access. For some people though, there could be issues with digestion due to the presence of dairy. A person with dairy intolerance isn’t likely to eagerly swallow a dairy-laden smoothie when they know what kind of distress could be on the horizon, so the purpose of this article is to share a dairy-free smoothie ideas.
Chocolate Greenie Smoothie
This is a really simple idea that can give you a good amount of energy first thing in the morning. Whey protein and the avocado are a match made in heaven. Proteins and fats work well to make sure that the rest of what you eat will be digested efficiently. This recipe only takes 3 minutes or less to make, and even if it took longer, the first state would show you that it was all worth it.
What You Need
8 oz of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
¼ avocado
1 scoop of chocolate whey protein powder
Vegan Green Protein Smoothie
Who says you need milk to get this job done? Vegan recipes can be very hearty and nutritious. For some people, they can be even more healthy due to the fact that plant-based proteins process much more easily in some people. Plant based proteins are also lacking in the kind of cholesterol that you find in animal-based foods. When you lie back with this smoothie, you’ll be taking in some of the purest and most accessible forms of the nutrients that it provides.
1 cup water or your favorite non-dairy milk
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
1 scoop green superfood powder
½ cup assorted frozen berries (blueberries, cranberries, etc.)
½ frozen banana
1 cup frozen spinach
Peaches and Cream Smoothie
People love peaches and cream, so this recipe will awaken the nostalgia in many people, only this vanilla mixture in place of the cream is a lot healthier. If you can, use crushed ice so that this smoothie gets a pleasing texture.
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 ½ cups frozen peaches
1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
1 cup of ice