Description
This Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or healthy snack. Packed with antioxidants from blueberries, natural sweetness from bananas and dates, and rich in omega-3 from chia seeds and protein from almond butter, this smoothie combines wholesome ingredients to create a creamy, delicious drink that’s easy to make and vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
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Fruits
- 1 frozen banana (medium-sized, overripe preferred for sweetness)
- 4 cups frozen blueberries
- 3 dates, pitted (or any sweetener of your choice, adjust based on preference)
Liquids & Nut Butters
- 1.5 cups almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
Seeds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Remove the seeds from the dates to avoid any bitter bits and ensure a smooth texture.
- Add ingredients to blender: Place the frozen banana, frozen blueberries, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and pitted dates into a blender.
- Blend the smoothie: Blend all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, gradually add more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve and garnish: Pour the smoothie into serving glasses. Garnish with extra blueberries, chia seeds, or chopped nuts if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the smoothie’s freshness and maximum nutritional benefits.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk like oat, soy, or coconut milk.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more dates or your preferred sweetener as needed.
- For a thinner consistency, increase the amount of almond milk gradually.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra greens without altering the flavor significantly.
- To boost protein content, consider adding a scoop of vegan protein powder.
