This flaxseed smoothie recipe is sweet, creamy, and delicious. Give it a try if you’re looking for nutritious drinkable breakfast ideas, like this chocolate lentil smoothie, which is another one of my favorites.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Ground flaxseed (also called milled flaxseed) adds a mild earthy, nutty flavor to this smoothie. It’s often available at grocery stores these days, or you can order it online. I recommend storing it in the freezer once you’ve opened the package, since it can go rancid pretty quickly otherwise.
A ripe banana adds sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie. I also like to add a pitted date for a little extra sweetness, but you can omit that if you prefer. Without the date this smoothie is only subtly sweet. Or you can substitute a second date instead of the banana if you like.
Cocoa powder gives this smoothie its delicious chocolate flavor. Raw cacao powder works too.
You can use any type of unsweetened milk you like in this smoothie. I usually go with soy milk.
I like to add a pinch of sea salt to this smoothie to balance the sweetness. You can omit it if you prefer.
How to Make a Flaxseed Smoothie
Add the banana, pitted date, unsweetened milk of choice, ground flaxseed, cocoa powder, and sea salt to a blender. Blend until smooth.
For the best texture, enjoy right away. If stored in the fridge, the smoothie will thicken over time due to the flaxseed.
Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 pitted date (optional for added sweetness)
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (also called milled flaxseed)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 ripe banana, 1 pitted date, 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 pinch of sea salt to a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- For the best texture, enjoy right away. If stored in the fridge, the smoothie will thicken over time due to the flaxseed.
Notes
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You can substitute an extra pitted date instead of the banana if you prefer.
