Description
This Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie is a refreshing and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or energizing snack. Made with frozen bananas, blueberries, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and dates, it offers a deliciously creamy texture packed with antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats. Naturally sweetened and dairy-free, this smoothie is ideal for a plant-based diet and can be customized easily to suit your preferences.
Ingredients
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Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 medium frozen banana (preferably overripe for sweetness)
- 4 cups frozen blueberries
- 1.5 cups almond milk (or any plant-based milk of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 3 dates, pitted (or any sweetener of your choice, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prep the Dates: Remove the seeds from the dates to ensure a smooth blend and to avoid any unwanted bitterness in your smoothie.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine the frozen banana, frozen blueberries, almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, and pitted dates into your blender jar.
- Blend the Smoothie: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, gradually add more almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into serving glasses. Optionally, garnish with extra blueberries, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or chopped nuts to add texture and visual appeal.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors and nutritional benefits of your homemade smoothie.
Notes
- For a sweeter smoothie, increase the number of dates or add a splash of maple syrup or agave nectar.
- You can substitute almond milk with any other plant-based milk like soy, oat, or coconut milk.
- To make this smoothie thicker, reduce the amount of milk or add more frozen fruit.
- Chia seeds can be soaked in water for 10 minutes before adding to make them easier to digest.
- Feel free to swap almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter if you have nut allergies.
