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Warm Vegetable Smoothies: Five minute breakfast

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Warm Vegetable SmoothiesI’m continuing my 5 Minute Vegan Breakfast series today with Warm Vegetable Smoothies!

As I’ve talked about before on my blog, for many years I worked in touring children’s theatre.  I absolutely loved the job, but one of the down sides was that I had to wake up at ungodly early hours and sit in traffic to get to schools that were sometimes hours away.  When the alarm went off at 4:30 am, I needed everything to go on autopilot with clothes arranged the night before, a lunch already made and waiting in the refrigerator, and a breakfast that I could easily eat in the car.

For those mornings, I kept a stockpile of tomato soups that came packaged in their own heatable mugs with a hole for sipping, which I’d buy in singles at Target.  This was before I went vegan; although, out of curiosity I looked it up to see if they’re still for sale (they are) and if they are vegan (yep, that too).  However, the ingredients include high fructose corn syrup, which I have avoided for years now, and I can only imagine what was inside the lining of that encased mug that I was heating.  Even so, at the time I thought I was grabbing a fairly healthy breakfast.

Despite the fact that I wouldn’t be inclined to get one of those prepackaged sippy soups now, the idea of drinking my vegetables while on the road is still an attractive one.  And while I could make a cold fruit smoothie before I head out the door, in the chilly winter months it’s more appealing to have a warm option for breakfast.  I like having something that will heat the bones while I brave the cold.

Warm Vegetable SmoothieSo lately I’ve been making five minute breakfasts that I call Warm Vegetable Smoothies.  I throw half of a ripe bell pepper, a carrot, a tomato, chia seeds, water, and a leaf of kale with the rib removed into my Vitamix.

With the exception of cutting the bell pepper in half and removing any stems, I don’t chop any of the vegetables.  I simply wash them, throw them in the blender, turn it to high, and let it blend until smooth and warm, which takes 2-3 minutes.  If I’m having the smoothie at home, I drink it out of a mug, and if I am taking it to go, I put it into my sippy coffee cup.  The produce-rich drink is mild and velvety with slightly earthy undertones from the carrot.

Warm Vegetable SmoothieNow, a person could totally make a case for this being called soup, but the experience doesn’t hit me that way.  Since it has chia seeds in it, it has that thicker, whippy viscosity that I associate with smoothies.  Also tomatoes and ripe bell peppers are technically fruits and, along with carrots, are all quite sweet.  So the smoothie still has a sweetness to it.  (And if you’re not a kale fan or just don’t want any of the associated bitterness in the morning, simply omit it.)

Warm Vegetable SmoothieI like starting the day knowing that I’ve already gotten several servings of produce into my system.  It makes me feel like I’m ahead of the game.  However, I do find that whenever I start with a liquid breakfast, I get hungry faster and usually need to eat again within a couple of hours, and so I plan my mid-morning snack accordingly.

Warm Vegetable Smoothie

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 red, orange, or yellow bell pepper with stem removed
  • 1 small to medium sized tomato (or the equivalent amount of cherry or grape tomatoes)
  • 1 small to medium sized carrot, top removed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 leaf curly kale with the rib removed (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a high-speed blender, blend all ingredients on high until warm, smooth and velvety. This will take 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a mug and enjoy while warm.
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Posted On: February 20, 2014
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  1. Caitlin says

    February 20, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    this is such a great idea, cadry! i know exactly what tomato soup you are referring to, too!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, Caitlin! It's funny how preferences change. That used to be my favorite brand, and I thought homemade soup was a disappointment. It's hard to imagine now wanting something out of a can when I could have soup made from scratch!
      Reply
  2. flickingthevs says

    February 20, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    A warm veggie smoothie is a really intriguing idea. I like the idea of getting some veggies in earlydoors - makes a change from the porridge I rely on for a hot winter breakfast normally!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:34 am

      I'd never heard of the phrase "earlydoors." Even though I had a fair guess as to what it meant, I had to look it up to see how it originated. I thought I knew a fair amount of British colloquialisms, but you're always teaching me new ones!
      Reply
  3. Herbivore Triathlete says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    I think you can totally get away with calling this a warm smoothie! Sounds delicious. I love your spoon by the way, totally cute!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:37 am

      Thanks! I got it at a Japanese import store in Burbank the last time I was there, along with a matching fork & knife. I couldn't resist that little winking face!
      Reply
  4. Shell says

    February 20, 2014 at 6:01 pm

    What a good way to start your day! The idea of a warm smoothie is intriguing. I love the idea of starting your day this way...especially on these cold mornings!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 21, 2014 at 9:36 am

      Yes, I like feeling like I've already ticked the boxes on servings of fresh fruits and vegetables before the day has even begun in earnest. And it's definitely harder to eat something cold and watery when it's so ridiculously cold outside!
      Reply
  5. acookinthemaking says

    February 21, 2014 at 10:40 am

    How have I never thought of this?! I love the idea of starting the day with a dose of veggies. I'd probably have to heat mine though because I don't have one of those high-powered blenders that does it for you, but it's not like that takes a ton of time :)
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    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:33 am

      Yes, it feels good to know that I've already gotten some produce into my system before the day has really started in earnest. Do you think your blender would be able to blend raw vegetables into a drinkable form? Before I got a high speed blender, I had the toughest time getting mine to break down kale, for example, and had to have it blend in batches. There's no way it would have been able to obliterate carrots. You could try steaming the vegetables first to soften them a bit, if necessary.
      Reply
      • acookinthemaking says

        February 24, 2014 at 3:51 pm

        That's a good idea. My blender does fine with kale and frozen fruit (when I do smoothies) but your point about the carrots is well-taken!
        Reply
  6. An Unrefined Vegan says

    February 22, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I also remember that tomato soup. Great idea to put it in single servings, but ick on the ingredients. I'll have yours, please!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:35 am

      Yeah, it's so strange to think that they're adding sweetener to tomato soup. Aren't tomatoes sweet enough on their own? It reminds me of how McDonald's adds sugar to so many things on their menu, even stuff you'd never guess. It's no wonder that so many palates are adjusted to expect high amounts of sugar and salt in everything.
      Reply
      • An Unrefined Vegan says

        February 23, 2014 at 2:52 pm

        Some salt even has sugar in it!
        Reply
        • Cadry says

          February 23, 2014 at 5:01 pm

          What? That's nuts!
          Reply
  7. cookeasyvegan says

    February 22, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    I guess I'm one of those people who prefer to think of it as soup — thick and creamy puréed soup. Yeah! Do you find you have to remove the center rib even with a vitamix?
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 10:37 am

      You know, probably not, but I got into the habit of always removing the center rib with my old blender and it kind of stuck. Plus, that's how I always see it in other recipes, and so it's become my habit. But you're right! I should try it with the rib still in the next time I make it. If it can break down carrots to nothing, I can think of no good reason why it couldn't break down the kale rib. I'll let you know how it goes!
      Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2014 at 6:47 am

    At one point in my life, I practically lived on those little soups. The fact that this is a healthier alternative to them makes your warm smoothie even more appealing!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      You'll have to let me know if you try it! I wouldn't say it's the same flavor at all of those other soups, but it is cozy to start the day with something warm and portable.
      Reply
  9. veganmiam.com says

    February 23, 2014 at 7:33 am

    Warm smoothies are perfect for the cold days…but I can’t stand warm smoothies or juices - love a bit of ice in them! I need to get a Vitamix one day…And congratulations with the nomination!
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 5:04 pm

      They're definitely something I'm more drawn to when it's cold outside, like it is right now. But I can see how they wouldn't be appealing to everybody! I'm surprised that you don't have a Vitamix already with all of the cooking that you do. Although, since you're always traveling, maybe it's not as much of an imperative.
      Reply
  10. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

    February 23, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    What a great way to start the day! Definitely packed full of nutrients. I've never had a warm smoothie before. Sounds like a great option for cooler weather.
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 23, 2014 at 5:05 pm

      Yes, it can be harder to want to eat cold, crisp vegetables when it's cold and crisp outside too. A bit of warmth makes it go down easier! Thanks for stopping by, Christin!
      Reply
  11. Evelyn says

    February 25, 2016 at 3:53 am

    I am Weight Watching and only find, of the hot drinks, coffee at all filling. So, I looked up warm veggie smoothie (veggies are free) & found this blog. Thanks muchly
    Reply
    • Cadry says

      February 25, 2016 at 9:23 am

      That's great, Evelyn! I hope you enjoy it. :)
      Reply

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