20+ Immune Booster Smoothie Recipes
In need of an immune booster smoothie? Smoothies are such a great way to add healthy foods to your diet. You can easily sneak in seeds, leafy greens, and vegetables without tasting them.
In this post you will learn ways to boost your immunity, the best immunity boosting ingredients to add to a smoothie, and get plenty of immune builder smoothie recipes.
All immune booster smoothies are vegan and whole food plant based. No inflammatory oils or added sugar used.
How can I boost my immunity?
There are many ways to boost your immune system, but here are the top three ways to strengthen immunity:
#1 Get enough sleep
A study found that shorter sleep duration (less than 6 hours per night) can increase susceptibility to the common cold. So aim for 7-8 hours of sleep each night to maintain a strong immune system.
#2 Eat more plants
There are many benefits of a whole food plant based diet. Eating more plants will increase fiber intake and improve gut health. A healthy gut is necessary for a strong immune system.
The increased fruit and vegetable intake with a plant based diet will boost your vitamin and mineral intake and improve your immune response.
On study found that older people who eat 5 or more servings of fruits and veggies a day (compared to less than 3) had an 82 percent greater protective antibody response (source).
5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day is an achievable dietary goal and has many benefits, including improved immune function.
Preparing smoothies is a great way to get 1-3 servings of fruits and veggies into your diet with just one delicious drink.
#3 Exercise moderately
“It is generally accepted that prolonged periods of intensive exercise training can depress immunity, while regular moderate intensity exercise is beneficial.” (source)
What is moderate exercise?
During moderate exercise it is a bit harder to talk, but you are still able to talk. To be more specific calculate your “moderate exercise” heart rate goal based on your resting heart rate. Click here to find instructions. Also check out the CDCs guidelines on exercise here.
For an easy start check out my 10-minute at home workouts HERE.
Is it good to drink a smoothie every day?
Based on the tips above, including a smoothie in your daily routine can improve your vitamin, mineral, and fiber intake drastically and therefore improve your overall health and immune system.
Best ingredients for immune builder smoothies
Some of the best immunity boosting foods that are also great to add to smoothies are:
- Ginger
- Cashews
- Turmeric and cinnamon
- Flavenoid rich foods (apples, blueberries, cocoa, green tea)
- Cruciferous vegetables
- Apple cider vinegar
- Leafy greens
How to meal prep smoothies?
To meal prep smoothie, chop all the fruits and vegetables into chunks. You can use mason jars to store your mix. Add all ingredients for each smoothie into the jars, except the liquid. Close the jar tight with a lid. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days (depending on your produce).
Once it is time to make the smoothie, pour the plants into a blender, then add the liquid and blend. I use a Vitamix, but there are other blenders that work as well!
Be sure to drink your immune builder smoothie slowly!
If you like these smoothies, be sure to check out this anti-inflammatory golden milk recipe and my other whole food plant based beginner meals.
20+ Immune Booster Smoothie Recipes
Over 20 vegan smoothie recipes with all whole food plant based ingredients. Nutrient packed, healthy, and anti-inflammatory. All smoothies are filled with anti-oxidants to boost your immune system.
This immunity boosting smoothie recipe contains apples, oranges, cinnamon, turmeric, cashews, ginger, and spinach to fight inflammation and add a boost of anti-oxidants to your diet!
This tropical smoothie contains broccoli and spinach and is super healthy without tasting the veggies. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids, vegan, oil free, and gluten free.
Simple orange banana smoothie that is sweet and high in vitamin C. One smoothie covers over 300% of your daily need in vitamin C and contains other important minerals and vitamins. The healthy orange smoothie is packed with anti-oxidants and makes an easy immunity booster!
One recipe or one smoothie contains 230 calories, 11 g fiber, 38 g carbs, and 11.8 g protein. It is very high in omega 3 fatty acids which is great for lowering inflammation. The beet ginger smoothie is also high in folate (165 μg), vitamin C (30 mg), vitamin K, iron (3.5 mg), magnesium (90 mg), and zinc (1.3 mg).
These immune-boosting smoothie bowls are filling with fruits, veggies, and superfood antioxidants!
Packed with Vitamin C and anti inflammatory properties from all the fresh ginger and citrus fruits.
Learn how easy it is to make your very own Acai Smoothie Bowl right from home and enjoy this powerhouse of fiber, antioxidants, immunity-boosting vitamins and minerals, and healthy fats anytime you want for a fraction of the cost!
Tart & antioxidant-rich frozen cranberries combined with frozen bananas, fresh blood orange, and plant-based ingredients make for the best healthy vegan smoothie bowl recipe.
Grab the vegan recipe PDF with 15 anti-inflammatory, healthy, and easy vegan recipes to boost your over all health!
This Chocolate Hazelnut Green Smoothie includes antioxidant- and nutrient-rich raw cacao, kale, and banana, plus a boost of healthy Omega-3 fatty acids from hemp, flax, or chia seeds.
With frozen mango, fresh mint, and lime juice, this creamy and refreshing smoothie tastes great any time of day. And the plain, unsweetened vegan yogurt provides a boost of probiotics.
This cucumber pineapple smoothie is a creamy delicious drink made full of “good-for-you” ingredients. It’s my latest favorite way to pack lots of goodness into a drink.
A perfect pick me up for an afternoon or post workout snack. Rich in antioxidants and high in fiber. This pink dragon fruit smoothie recipe is simple to make, delicious, vegan, dairy and gluten-free.
This green smoothie is packed full of immunity boosting, antioxidant-rich leafy greens, and ginger. It’s also full of fiber, which feeds your gut flora and strengthens your immune system.
Research shows that hibiscus tea has even more antioxidants than green tea. Combine that with antioxidant rich berries, and you’ve got a smoothie that will give a boost to your immune system.
Smoothies are a great way to start the day! One of my favorite smoothie recipes is this delicious Frozen Mixed Berry Smoothie. It's healthy, has great immunity booster and antioxidant ingredients, and is yummy, but best of all it tastes like dessert! Give it a try - you won't regret it!
Grapefruit Smoothie • Beverages, Juices & Smoothies Our Plant-Based World
This grapefruit smoothie recipe is creamy, fresh, full of immunity boosters vitamins, and protein-packed.
Whether you are a newbie to Green Smoothies or a Green Smoothie lover, this vegan green smoothie is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Enjoy the goodness of greens with tropical flavors, you are sure to fall in love with this one.
Start your day with this refreshing and tasty Spinach and Pineapple smoothie to get nutrition and energy throughout the day.
This Kale Apple Smoothie is SO refreshing! Plus, it's also vegan, gluten-free, & naturally sweetened so it makes a great nutrient-packed breakfast recipe.
This nourishing anti-inflammatory smoothie is perfect for all around wellness or as a post-workout recovery drink! Filled with cherries, blueberries, turmeric, and cinnamon, the anti-inflammatory healing power will act like magic in the body!