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Side view of a Vegan Smoothie served in a glass along with a straw.

Vegan Green Protein Smoothie (Sweetened with Dates)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-sized apple Red or green
  • 1/2 Cucumber
  • 2 Mejdool Dates
  • 1 tablespoon raisins
  • 2 tablespoons pea protein powder
  • 1/2 Cup Lettuce Leaves
  • 1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • 1/2 cup water to soak chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Mix Nut Powder
  • Water as required for grinding

Instructions

Rinse and prep.

  • Wash the cucumber, apple, and greens.
    1 medium-sized apple, 1/2 Cucumber, 1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves, 1/2 Cup Lettuce Leaves
  • Core the apple.
  • Peel the apple if you prefer a smoother sip.

Remove the bitter juice of cucumber.

  • Slice a small portion of the end of a cucumber.
  • Prick on both the sides of cucumber, the cut end and the cut part.
  • Now move in circular motion, you will see the juice starts coming out.
  • After a few seconds, cut it from the other far end.

Soak as needed.

  • Cover the chia with a little water.
    1/2 cup water to soak chia seeds, 1 tablespoon Chia Seeds
  • If dates or raisins feel firm, soak them to soften.
  • Cut the apple and add it to a blender.
    1 medium-sized apple
  • After removing the juice from the cucumber, rinse it once.
    1/2 Cucumber
  • Cut the cucumber into small cubes.
  • Add apple, cucumber, de-seeded dates and raisins.
    2 Mejdool Dates, 1 tablespoon raisins
  • Add Pea Protein and nut powder.
    2 tablespoons pea protein powder, 1 tablespoon Mix Nut Powder
  • Roughly tear the greens and add them into the blender.
    1/2 Cup Lettuce Leaves, 1/2 Cup Spinach Leaves
  • Add soaked chia seeds.
  • Add any ice and blend until smooth using water.
    Water as required for grinding
  • Start on low, let it catch, then ramp to high for 30 to 45 seconds.
  • Add lemon/lime juice and mix.
    1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • Taste and adjust.
  • Add more liquid for a thinner drink, a few ice cubes for chill, or an extra date if you want more sweetness.
  • Serve right away.
  • Drink cold, or chill in the fridge for up to a few hours.

Notes

  • One can use coconut water instead of plain water.
  • I have used sugar-free pea protein powder.
  • My nut powder is a simple mix of all the nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts, pecans, and some seeds like pumpkin, sunflower etc. I roast and powder them and keep them for use.