This simple cashew butter smoothie is sweet and deliciously creamy. Give it a try if you’re looking for satisfying drinkable breakfast ideas, like this macadamia smoothie, which is another yummy option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Cashew butter is a rich and creamy spread made from blended cashews. You can either use store-bought cashew butter in this smoothie, or you can make your own at home by blending cashews in a food processor. I prefer to use store-bought to save time, since it does take quite a while to blend the cashews to the point where they reach a spreadable consistency.
I sweetened this smoothie with a ripe banana and a pitted date. You can omit the date if you prefer, in which case the smoothie will only be subtly sweet. Or you can omit the banana and add a second date.
Cocoa powder adds a delicious chocolate flavor to this cashew nut smoothie. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I used soy milk this time.
A small pinch of sea salt enhances the other flavors in this smoothie. You can skip the salt if you prefer.
How to Make a Cashew Butter Smoothie
Add the banana, date, unsweetened milk of choice, cashew butter, cocoa powder, and sea salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to three days, then stir before serving.
Cashew Butter Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 pitted date (optional for added sweetness; without the date the smoothie is only subtly sweet)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons cashew butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional for chocolate flavor)
- 1 pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 ripe banana, 1 pitted date, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 2 tablespoons cashew butter, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 pinch of sea salt to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy right away or store in the fridge for up to three days, then stir before serving.
Notes
- If you’re not a fan of banana you can substitute a second date instead.
