Protein powder, which is often included in vegetarian vitamins.
A vegetarian smoothie is a blended drink that contains varying amounts of mixed vegetables that are often accompanied by fruit. Smoothies of this type are often used by those looking for a healthy alternative to meals or as a quick snack. Virtually any type of vegetable can be added to a vegetarian smoothie. Common ingredients tend to be carrots, celery, greens, and even kale.
Wheatgrass juice is often added to smoothies for a nutritional boost.
Vegetable juice is a different beverage and is made by extracting certain parts of fruits and vegetables and leaving the rest out of the mix. A smoothie uses all of the edible parts of fruits and vegetables, leading many experts to state that drinking a vegetarian smoothie is more beneficial than drinking juice alone due to the additional nutrients found in the skin of fruits and vegetables, like apples and carrots. By using the whole vegetable, smoothie drinkers consume more pulp and fiber.
Blenders are the easiest way to make smoothies.
Smoothies made with vegetables do not necessarily exclude other types of ingredients. In fact, most vegetarian smoothies start with a fruit base. An apple or banana is usually added to the base to act as a thickening agent, giving the smoothie a thick milkshake-like texture. Pineapple and strawberry are common additions to vegetarian smoothies and act as natural sweeteners. Mangoes, pomegranates, oranges, raspberries, and blueberries are also common ingredients in vegetarian smoothies.
Spinach can be used to make healthy green smoothies.
Vegetarian shakes offer great versatility when it comes to adding nutrients. People who want to increase the amount of a certain nutrient in their diet can easily add their desired fruit, vegetable or grain to their shake. Due to the different textures, thicknesses and flavors of a shake, supplements such as protein powders are rarely noticed.
Frozen vegetables can be used to make a vegetarian smoothie.
Other additions to vegan smoothies include dairy products like yogurt, milk, and ice cream. These ingredients aren’t necessary in a vegan smoothie, but they add some nutrients not found in fruits and vegetables and can provide a smooth, creamy texture that makes smoothies easier to consume. Soy milk and green tea are common dairy alternatives, often used by vegetarians and vegans who have eliminated dairy from their diet.
Virtually any type of vegetable can be used to make a vegetarian smoothie.
Vegetarian smoothie recipes are numerous, and various smoothie recipes that focus on a specific set of ingredients, such as the green vegetables used in green smoothies, have become popular. A vegetarian smoothie is easy to make at home, requiring only a blender and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. This ease of preparation makes these shakes popular with health-conscious people who want to maintain a healthy diet that can be prepared at home.