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My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Green Smoothie Recipe

There’s no better way to start your day than with this delicious green smoothie! It’s quick and easy to make (there’s only one step!) and it’s a great way to sneak more veggies in for the day. It’s my favorite breakfast go-to, especially when I have a busy morning ahead of me.

I’m super excited to share my favorite green smoothie recipe with you! Ever since I started drinking this green goodness, I’ve noticed a huge difference in my energy levels. Coffee might give you a caffeine boost, but do you notice you tend to “crash” after a few hours? Yeah, me too. That’s why I opt for healthy shakes most mornings. But you can make this smoothie any time of the day! Great to bring with you to the office for lunch or as a before-dinner snack. If you aren’t a fan of bananas or mangos, you can switch it out for other fruits like pineapples too! It’s completely customizable, and I’ll lay out your options below. Hope you enjoy!

What You Need To Make This Healthy Green Smoothie

Frozen Banana – Frozen bananas are a big ingredient in this shake. They offer the perfect amount of sweetness and incredible texture. You can also substitute this for an extra cup of frozen mangos!

Frozen Mango – Mangos are delightfully sweet and blends perfectly with the bananas in this recipe.

Spinach – Both fresh and frozen spinach will work! Whichever is easier for you to get your hands on, toss it in your green smoothie shake for those extra vitamins and minerals.

Avocado – It’s a great way to add in some healthy fats!

Customize This Green Smoothie Recipe

  • Go banana-less: Substitute an additional cup of frozen mango or one cup of frozen pineapple.

  • Add protein: Use either one scoop of your favorite unflavored or vanilla protein powder, or throw in a few tablespoons of hemp seeds (they’re impressively high in protein!)

  • Substitute Spinach: I get it – not everyone loves this leafy green! If you prefer, you could use chard or kale in its place.

  • Other Healthy Smoothie Add-ins: Consider adding in flax seeds, chia seeds, maca powder, or oats for a different take on my favorite green smoothie!
My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
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My Favorite Green Smoothie Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Recipe by Samantha Course: SnacksCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

2

servings
Prep time

1

minute
Total time

1

minute

There’s no better way to start your day then with this delicious green smoothie! It’s quick and easy to make (there’s only one step!) and it’s a great way to sneak more veggies in for the day. It’s my favorite breakfast go-to, especially when I have a busy morning ahead.

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana

  • 1 cup frozen mango

  • ½ cup spinach, fresh or frozen

  • 1/4 avocado

  • 1 heaping tablespoon almond or peanut butter

  • 1 scoop protein powder, optional

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • Spinach: Use either fresh or frozen spinach in this recipe.
  • Sweeten it up: You can add 1 tsp of honey or maple syrup to sweeten it even more or as a replacement for the mango or bananas.

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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overhead image of peanut butter and jelly baked oats with milk and blueberries on the side.

These peanut butter and jelly baked oats are the most delicious way to start your morning! Creamy peanut butter, your favorite jelly, and just a touch of maple syrup are what make this recipe special. Whip up these peanut butter and jelly baked oats on mornings when you want something that’s perfectly sweet, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying.

overhead image of peanut butter and jelly baked oats with milk and blueberries on the side.

The baked oats life chose me. The carrot cake baked oats recipe I shared a few months back literally blew UP! Everyone was going crazy over that recipe, and tbh I don’t totally blame them. Though while the carrot cake version is delicious, I wanted to give you guys options. So I brainstormed some classic favorite flavor combos and ultimately landed on peanut butter and jelly. There is nothing more iconically wholesome than peanut butter and jelly. And when added to baked oats, the results is truly comfort food made HEALTHY.

What You Need To Make Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oats

Rolled Oats – Oats are an ideal breakfast, with plenty of vitamins, mineral, and health benefits! Feel free to use either rolled oats or quick oats in this recipe – both will work. I almost always have a bag of rolled oats in my house as an easy and versatile gluten-free grain.

Banana – You can use either a mashed banana or half a cup of apple sauce in this recipe. The mashed fruit act as a fort of egg-replacer in this vegan breakfast recipe.

Peanut Butter – I’d recommend opting for smooth peanut butter if you have it, but if not crunchy will work too. Though keep in mind that the peanut butter will be blended with all ingredients in the second step. Therefore, if you use crunchy, there’s a good chance it will be no longer crunchy by the end of this recipe.

Jam – Go crazy with this one! Literally use whatever jam or jelly your heart desires. I had some homemade blueberry jam lying around, so I used that. But i’m sure any jam or jelly flavor will taste incredible in these peanut butter and jelly baked oats!

Adjust This Recipe To Your Dietary Needs

Add Protein: Feel free to add a tablespoon of your favorite protein powder to increase the protein in these baked oats. If you end up adding protein powder, I’d recommend increasing the almond milk amount to 1/2 cup instead of 1/3 cup.

Make it Grain-Free: To make these peanut butter and jelly baked oats grain-free, use coconut flour in place of the rolled oats.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Baked Oats (Vegan, Gluten-Free)

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Recipe by Samantha Russo Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

serving
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Total time

25

minutes

These peanut butter and jelly baked oats are the most delicious way to start your morning! Creamy peanut butter, your favorite jelly, and just a touch of maple syrup are what make this recipe special. Whip up these peanut butter and jelly baked oats on mornings when you want something that’s perfectly sweet, comforting, and oh-so-satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup rolled oats

  • 1 banana, mashed

  • 1/3 cup almond milk, see Notes

  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • pinch of salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon jam of choice

Directions

  • Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit and lightly grease a ramekin.
  • Add all ingredients except the jam to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into ramekin, then swirl in the jam. Bake for 20-25 minutes.

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Notes

  • Almond Milk: Feel free to use any dairy-free milk you’d like instead of almond milk.

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