Very Berry Super Smoothie
Diet Category: Vegan* • Vegetarian • Plant-Based • Dairy-Free* • Gluten-Free* • High-Protein • High-Fibre
*Choose a vegan protein powder and plant-based yogurt, and use certified gluten-free products where required.
Introduction
This Very Berry Super Smoothie is a creamy, protein-packed vegan smoothie made with mixed berries, plant-based vanilla protein powder, flaxseed, walnuts, spinach and dairy-free yogurt. It's an easy way to combine fruit, leafy greens, plant protein and healthy fats in one delicious drink.
Sweet and colourful berries pair perfectly with vanilla protein powder, while plant-based yogurt creates a thick and creamy consistency. Ground flaxseed and walnuts provide plant-based omega-3 fats, and baby spinach adds leafy greens without dominating the fruity flavour.
Perfect for a healthy vegan breakfast, post-workout smoothie or protein-rich snack, this easy berry protein smoothie takes just minutes to prepare and provides a convenient way to add a variety of nutritious plant foods to your day.
Benefits of the Main Ingredients
Mixed Berries
Berries provide fibre, vitamin C and a variety of colourful polyphenol plant compounds. Berries such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries contain different combinations of anthocyanins and other antioxidants, making a mixed berry blend an easy way to increase fruit variety.
Plant-Based Protein Powder
Plant-based protein powder provides a concentrated source of protein and can help make a smoothie more filling and nutritionally substantial. Protein content and amino acid profiles vary between products, so blends containing sources such as pea, soy, hemp or rice protein can be useful options.
Ground Flaxseed
Flaxseed provides fibre and is one of the richest plant sources of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid. Flaxseed also contains lignans, naturally occurring plant compounds with antioxidant properties. Grinding the seeds makes their nutrients easier for the body to access.
Walnuts
Walnuts provide plant-based protein, fibre and predominantly unsaturated fats. Like flaxseed, they're particularly notable for providing ALA omega-3 fatty acids. They also contribute minerals including copper, magnesium and manganese.
Plant-Based Yogurt
Plant-based yogurt creates a creamy smoothie without requiring dairy. Nutritional content varies considerably depending on whether it's made from soy, coconut, almond or another base. Fortified soy yogurt can be particularly useful for providing protein, calcium, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Baby Spinach
Baby spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green providing folate, vitamin K and carotenoids such as beta-carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. It also provides plant-based iron and magnesium, making it an easy way to add leafy greens to a fruit smoothie.