Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Better Health, Better Food, Better You

Coconut Quinoa Smoothie {Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

by 20 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

This lightly sweet smoothie is packed with protein and is the perfect way to start the day!

This Coconut Quinoa Smoothie is packed with protein and is the perfect way to start the day! #vegan

I love smoothies because they are easy, convenient and healthy.  But let’s be honest, making the same smoothie daily can get boring.  Yawn. I’ve tried mixing up what fruit I am using.  I’ve tried using different vegetables and nut butters.  Eh.  Still feeling bored.  And then I remembered an oldie-but-a-goodie, my Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie.  I love adding oats to my smoothies because it makes them thicker and adds a wonderful texture.  And that’s when it hit me, why not add quinoa instead?

We all know that quinoa is a seed that is loaded with plant-based protein, right?  But have you tried quinoa flakes before?  Basically they look just like oats but they are quinoa instead.  I know, absolutely brilliant!

This Coconut Quinoa Smoothie is packed with protein and is the perfect way to start the day! #vegan

These quinoa flakes are so versatile.  I love them for breakfast (picture it looking just like oatmeal), adding them to meatballs, using them in my overnight oats and now SMOOTHIES!  They add a wonderful thick texture and most of all, protein!

This Coconut Quinoa Smoothie is packed with protein and is the perfect way to start the day! #vegan
5 from 1 vote
Print

Coconut Quinoa Smoothie

Course smoothie
Servings 2 servings
Author Lauren Kelly Nutrition

Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 banana frozen
  • 1/2 cup quinoa flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons 100% pure maple syrup
  • cinnamon for topping

Instructions

  1. Blend all of the ingredients except cinnamon in a blender until smooth.
  2. Top with cinnamon if desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a day for guaranteed freshness.

So why not try this today and break yourself out of YOUR smoothie rut?

This Coconut Quinoa Smoothie is packed with protein and is the perfect way to start the day! #vegan

You might also like

Signature


[pinit]

Comments

  4. Dude, I didn’t even know these existed. The flakes, not the smoothie. Bah ha ha. I need to scope out my local grocery store to see if they have them. Likely not because I live in the culinary black hole. I suppose I could order them from Amazon, right? Going on my “to try” list. My IBS can actually tolerate quinoa pretty well, which surprises me quite frankly. Anyhow, totally trying this, because….coconut. My favourite kind of smoothie.

    Reply

Trackbacks

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Lauren Kelly Nutrition is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.