These Red Superfood Smoothies are packed with nutrient dense ingredients to boost energy, stamina, and vitality! Healthy, wholesome, paleo, and vegan with silky smooth almond coconut milk, and tropical fruits.
Hey ya’ll! I’ve partnered with Silk to bring you these Silky Smooth RED SUPERFOOD Smoothies using their unsweetened coconut almond milk! We are thankful for their wonderful plant based products and allowing me to continue to share and create allergy friendly/gluten free recipes.
People Drink Smoothies for a variety of reasons. Wouldn’t you agree? And since I’m on a Junk Free June kick and all things healing/anti-inflammatory, I thought I’d share my latest superfood smoothies obsession. Plus… that COLOR! Swoooning over Ruby red (my birthstone).
Actually, come to think of it, this whole week I’m sharing SUPERFOOD-ish recipes. Are you cool with that? SURE YOU ARE! Summer superfood recipes, junk free thinking, and all the nourishing healing vitality boosting vibes. I like it!
Okay, so where was I? Oh yes, Superfood smoothies. This one is MIGHTY powerful ya’ll. Think of it as silky healing POWER (Vitality) red smoothie with a punchy exotic flavor. Say that 10 times fast now. Haha! What’s it in? Oh I am super excited to share my nerdy nutrition talk on this one. I truly believe that food does restore us and provides VITAL energy and health. You’ll like this one too. It’s like healthy on steroids, yet still tasty. Phew!
Before I dive into the SUPER RED SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIES ingredients, let’s talk about what makes this recipe super smoooooth.
Silk Almond Coconut Milk Ya’ll! Gah.. Silky smoothness indeed. Silk is one of my favorite dairy free milks. I use Silk unsweetened coconut/almond milk blend or even just their unsweetened almond milk in A TON of recipes, especially drink or smoothie recipes.
It’s such a creamy blend with the perfect balance of almond and coconut flavors. No added sugars, real INGREDIENTS (free of dairy, lactose, gluten, casein, egg and MSG), and enriched with extra Vitamin D and Calcium.
Plus this is one of the thickest creamiest plant based milks I’ve ever had. Ahhh so so perfect for those needing to be on a lactose free or dairy free diet.
Now that we have our SUPERFOOD milk, let’s get to the rest of Super Red smoothie ingredients.
I bet you can’t guess what else is in it. Remember my hints. It’s a bit tropical but with HIDDEN VEGGIES you just can’t “beet.” LOL! Sorry, Had to go there.
Super Secret RED VITALITY SuperFOOD Smoothies Ingredients
(Nutrition Perks)
- RED/PURPLE CABBAGE –  Red cabbage are rich in antioxidants, including anthocyanins, which is where it gets it’s purple/red color. Red cabbage has so many wonderful health benefits ya’ll , but one of my favorites health perks (for me personally) is it’s use of reducing inflammation in the gut. Yes, soooothing! (source)
- MANGO – 20 different vitamins and minerals (including Vitamin K, C, D, Calcium, and even Copper). Definitely superfood worthy!
- BANANA – Potassium Booster but also a healthy resistant starch fruit that acts like soluble fiber and escapes digestion. Resistant starch is great for gut health because when it resists digestions, it will act as fermentable fiber and FEED that good bacteria. (source).
- BEETS – Beets have similar soothing anti-inflammatory ingredients as Red cabbage. But did you also know that new research finds that beet juice can boost your stamina? This is why athletes drink beet juice. Heck, I used to make James drink beet juice and eat beets  ALL the time when he raced haha! Hence my Tropical Beet Mac Nut Smoothie and BEET APPLE SALAD.
- CHIA – A great source of plant based Omega 3’s, fiber, and protein.
- GINGER – Soothing for the gut, anti-inflammatory properties, immunity booster!
- ALMOND COCONUT MILK – Dairy free, healthy fats, full of minerals!
- MAPLE SYRUP Â – Natural sweetener, anti-microbial properties, and rich in minerals.
Red Vitality Superfood Smoothies {Vegan}
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 smoothies 1x
Description
Super Red SuperFood Smoothies are packed with a nutrient dense ingredients to boost energy, stamina, and vitality! Healthy, wholesome, paleo, and vegan friendly!
Ingredients
- ½ c to 1 cup chopped purple cabbage
- 1 small mango (peeled, core removed)
- 1 small banana
- â…” cup cooked beets (about 1 medium beet or 2 small). Raw beets work too but not as smooth in recipe. See notes for how to cook beets.
- 10–14 ounces Unsweetened Silk Almond coconut milk (use less for thicker shakes)
- 2 tbsp Chia seed
- 2–3 teaspoon fresh ginger or ¼ tsp ground
- 3 tbsp Maple syrup
Instructions
- Chop cabbage and place in blender.
- Next peel your mango and slice. Peel and cook your beets or use precooked. See notes for cooking beets. Place cooked beets, banana, and mango in blender with cabbage.
- Add 8 ounces of your almond coconut milk. Blend until mixed. If you are using raw beets, the texture won’t be as smooth so you might have to blend longer.
- Add the rest of your ingredients and remaining milk and blend until smooth.
- If smoothies are too thick, add more milk. If you want thicker smoothies, only use 10 ounces milk.
- Pour into cups, serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For COOKED beets – Place beets (peeled and cut) in a large pot of boiling salted water. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until beets are tender. This can take anywhere between 20-30 minutes depending on the size of beets. Drain after.
- BEETS – If using raw beets, texture and taste will be varied. Less creamy. Add a tad more milk or sweetener to help even it out.
- Feel free to cook the cabbage a bit before blending for easier digestion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: drinks
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 24.3 g
- Sodium: 55.8 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34.1 g
- Fiber: 6.2 g
- Protein: 3.2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Great smoothie and unusual ingredient combo. Pinned it for later.
Thanks Anna!
I enjoyed cooking and experimenting with new recipes. I will try the way you suggested. It’s not like I do. thank you for sharing. It will be better than what I do.
I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing more than your post. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share with everyone! I believe a lot of people will be surprised to read this article!
I have read through other blogs, but they are cumbersome and confusing more than your post. I hope you continue to have such quality articles to share with everyone! I believe a lot of people will be surprised to read this article!
Look, I found it attractive. I love this color. sweet and attractive. I will do it.
I will definitely try this smoothie recipe! Such a healthy meal!
Love how vibrant the natural color of this drink is! I’ve honestly never considered putting red cabbage in a smoothie before, let alone green cabbage. I love putting kale and spinach in all my smoothies but I know what I’ll be experimenting with next!
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keep me posted! I loved it!
This GORGEOUS red smoothie looks like the perfect healthy refresher! I definitely have to try it!
DELICIOUS! My first smoothie ever. The color is amazing and the fresh ginger adds a nice kick. Thank you?
so glad you enjoyed!!
Stunning photography!!!…. If only I could have this smoothie arrive at my door step 😉
I wish I could deliver!!
This looks so delicious! The color is just gorgeous!
thanks Amanda!
Cabbage in a smoothie? That’s brilliant and beautiful! Love the creativity of this combo Lindsay, and how it compliments your nails 🙂
thanks friend!
i would have never guessed the purple cabbage. such a pretty color!
right? So good you can’t even taste it!
Looks and sounds amazing Lindsay! I am not really a smoothie person anymore – maybe too many in my younger years up thru 40s… but I love the ingredients!!!!
Haha i bet you did! What was your go to shake?
Being the lazy person I am :), water, banana, protein powder, berries of choice.. that’s it 🙂 I drank after my workout.
YAY! I’ve been waiting for this one. I’m just going to drink nothing but this after surgery. LOL!
Proud moment today; I handed Vegas a yogurt bowl topped with cherries and she said “cherries are good for inflammation!” #proudwife
Well now I’m a proud friend to a proud wife! Um, Vegas, this awesome! Way to listen to your wifey. <3
This smoothie sounds not only healthy with all the super foods but also really tasty. Love the beautiful vibrant color as well. Definitely the perfect drink to start the day!
thanks steph! Let me know if you try it!
I’m SO into beet smoothies and this one looks so vibrant and fabulous! I never thought to add cabbage to a smoothie but that’s just so flipping genius! Loving all the flavors and nutrients here!
you gotta try it! you can’t even taste it!
This is the most stunning smoothie on the planet. I love the colour. Silk rocks, we use it all the time. Passing this to my bestie. She’s on an eating clean kick too so we can’t go out for lunch this week. Apparently, I’m a “bad influence”. Ha ha!
These smoothies are so vibrant and delicious looking! I too love the almond and coconut Silk! Looking forward to trying this recipe!
Delicious and nutrient packed I love everything about this smoothie and cannot wait to try it! Cheers to another great recipe Lindsay!
These look awesome and I’m sure my 4 year old would love them 🙂
A smoothie with beets sounds fascinating!
Lindsay, I’m in need of one of these right now! Beautiful color ….this sounds so refreshing! Loved reading about the ingredients. Thanks for sharing!
beautiful color! Ive been really into red cabbage lately-never thought about putting it raw in a smoothie though. I have been cooking it so it is more gentle on my gut.
Have a lovely day, friend!
oh you can definitely cook the cabbage a bit before blending. That would help with digestion. I do that with spinach smoothies! Keep me posted friend
Mmm… silky sounds so good. The color is absolutely brilliantly beautiful. 🙂 I would love to come over to your house and just glean from you on the nutritional benefits of so many foods. Your blog is like a nutritional powerhouse of information.
you are welcome any time!!
Can you use raw beets or do they need to be cooked?
Sure! texture and taste will be varied. Less creamy. Might want to Add a tad more milk or sweetener to help even it out.
Thank you so much. Can’t wait to try it!!
Gaahhhh! I love love love these. When I saw that colour I thought the magic ingredient has got to be beets. Everything about this smoothie is perfection. The colour, ingredients and the photos. Dang lady! And ruby is my birth stone too! Happy soon to be birthday!
yay ruby!!! I knew we were connected somehow Debs! haha
Girl that color! I want that as a lipstick or something. Can I just slather it on and soak up the superfood goodness as well?
red vitality lipstick. That has to exist somewhere, yes?