Exotic Plant-Based Smoothie
(Tropical Smoothie)

Greens. For the leafy greens, I recommend using spinach if you’re new to smoothies. It has a milder flavour than kale—one that is easy to mask with fruits. Plus, it’s super easy to blend. If you’re more experienced with green smoothies, you can consider kale (it also comes with some extra nutrients). Alternatively, you can try the drink with chard. Or, better yet, a mix of all three greens? The combo works for me!

Fresh mango chunks. Mango is my favourite fruit for a green smoothie! But I also like to switch things up with blueberries, peaches, strawberries… and, sometimes, a mix of ‘em 😋

Fresh pineapple (or canned). I use pineapple for some extra sweetness (the natural way). It’s also great for digestion.

Fresh ginger (peeled). If you want your exotic smoothie to be an anti-inflammatory and immunity-boosting drink, ginger is the secret. It also adds warmth to the freshness of the fruits. Perfect contrast!

Sunflower seeds. I like to add seeds to almost all my smoothie recipes—even this berry oat smoothie—and this tropical drink is no exception. It’s because this tiny ingredient has sooo many nutrients. You’ll also notice that they make the smoothie so much creamier.

Lime juice (freshly squeezed). A little citrus juice never hurt anyone. It adds so much flavour to a green smoothie, in my opinion.

Oat milk. My usual liquid choice for an exotic smoothie. Oat milk makes for a creamy texture, as well as a good source of fibre. Any plant-based milk works, though.

Cooled herbal tea. Yup, your favourite herbal tea can make its way into this smoothie! Just be sure to allow it to cool fully before blending. It will give the smoothie a boost of antioxidants—and flavour, of course.

Pea protein powder. The final and most important ingredient. Since we’re using oat milk, pea protein powder can make up for the higher protein content of soya milk. I use neutral-flavoured protein powder to make sure it doesn’t alter the flavours.