Zucchini Smoothie Recipe

5 from 12 votes

This Zucchini Smoothie Recipe is a delicious way to use the abundance of zucchini growing in your garden this summer. It's made with only 7 ingredients in less than 5 minutes! Plus it's gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo and vegan with no added sweeteners!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: Smoothies

Author: Laura

Cost: $3

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
2 Tablespoons vanilla protein powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup zucchini
1 cup spinach frozen
½ banana frozen
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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Instructions

Place the ingredients in the order listed in the container of your Vitamix Blender (or other high-powered blender).
Blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high.
Blend on high for 30-50 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
(Alternately, use the smoothie program).
Pour the zucchini smoothie into two glasses and enjoy immediately!

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Notes

Ingredient Substitutions

Almond milk. choose your favorite milk: whole, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
Zucchini. I suggest using fresh shredded or sliced zucchini. You can also freeze grated or chopped zucchini to use in this recipe.
Spinach. Any greens work well in this recipe. I have used half spinach half kale with great results. (check out my green smoothie and spinach smoothie recipes).
Frozen Banana. Adds extra sweetness and creaminess. Using frozen also thickens the smoothie.
Vanilla protein powder. this can be omitted, but it adds flavor and nutrition. Choose your favorite vanilla protein powder. For a flavorless protein boost, add a scoop of collagen.

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