Wheatgrass has emerged into our diet quietly and is making headlines. 5 years ago, not many people knew or were using wheatgrass.
Now, wheatgrass is in most health shops, people are buying it and using it in all different forms and shapes.
This wheatgrass smoothie is an easy way to include superfood wheatgrass powder in your diet.
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Dairy-Free Wheatgrass Smoothie
Enjoy a dairy-free wheatgrass smoothie, a refreshing and nutritious blend of wheatgrass powder, fruits, and coconut milk, perfect for a healthful energy boost.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp of wheatgrass powder (I used this one)
- 1 cup frozen banana chunks
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp oats
- 1 cup coconut water
Instructions
- Soak the chia seeds in the coconut water for 5 minutes.
- Add all the ingredients to a high-speed blender or a Nutribullet. I like to add my soft ingredients first, the oats, chia, wheatgrass, and coconut water, followed by the frozen banana.
- Blend for 3 minutes.
- Pour into a glass filled with ice if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 25.4g
- Fat: 6.2g
- Carbohydrates: 56.1g
- Fiber: 14.5g
- Protein: 8.1g
Benefits Of Wheatgrass Smoothie
There are so many reasons why I encourage you to start adding wheatgrass to your smoothies.
This smoothie is packed with nutrients, health benefits, and more.
Here’s an overview of the benefits of this wheatgrass smoothie:
- Rich in Nutrients: The smoothie offers many vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting overall health and wellness.
- High in Dietary Fiber: Enhances digestive health by promoting regular bowel movements and supporting a healthy gut microbiome. (Source)
- Supports Immune Function: Wheatgrass and bananas are rich in vitamins A and C, which are crucial for immune system support. (Source)
- Promotes Heart Health: Chia seeds are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce heart disease risk factors. (Source)
- Aids in Hydration: Coconut water is an excellent hydration source, replenishing electrolytes lost through sweat and activity.
- Supports Muscle and Nerve Function: Magnesium from chia seeds and coconut water contributes to proper muscle and nerve function. (Source)
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you also try my keto wheatgrass smoothie and my fat burning matcha smoothie recipe!
And I also recommend that you try my kombucha smoothie.
Recipe Variations And Smoothie Notes:
Customizing the recipe is really easy.
You can experiment with your own variations, or try some of my suggested ones below:
- No Banana: Swap the banana for mango or pineapple. You can even use berries.
- Protein Boost: Use a scoop of protein powder or 1/2 cup of yogurt if you are not avoiding dairy.
- No Oats: For an oat-free smoothie, use a tablespoon of nut butter instead.
- The Smoothie Base: Swap the coconut water for regular water, or dairy-free milk of choice.
- Increase The Sweetness: Add 1/2 teaspoon of honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Recipe Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
The BlendJet 4000mAh was the only blender that struggled to blend this smoothie.
It is by no means off limits, it just didn’t do as good a job as the other higher-speed blenders I own.
This is why I recommend that you use a higher-speed blender for this recipe.
Dietary:
| Type Of Diet | Suitable |
|---|---|
| Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
| Dairy-Free | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ |
| Diabetic-Friendly | ✓ |
| Paleo-Friendly | ✗ |
| Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
| Raw Food-Friendly | ✗ |
To make this smoothie suitable for a raw vegan diet, you will need to swap the seeds for raw nuts, such as almonds.
Also, make sure you use certified gluten-free oats if you want to make this smoothie suitable for a gluten-free diet.