This lentil smoothie is sweet, creamy, and delicious. It doesn’t have a strong lentil flavor—just a subtle hint of earthiness. Give it a try if you’re looking for nutritious drinkable breakfast or snack ideas, like this chocolate tahini smoothie, which is another good option.
Ingredients and Substitutions
I like to use canned lentils when making this smoothie just because they’re so convenient. You can swap for cooked dried lentils if you prefer. Any color is fine.
I sweetened this smoothie with a couple of pitted dates. You can substitute a ripe banana (or a tablespoon of maple syrup) if you like.
Cocoa powder gives this smoothie its delicious chocolate flavor. Raw cacao powder works too.
I like to add a small pinch of sea salt to balance the sweetness. You can omit the salt if you prefer.
How to Make a Lentil Smoothie
Add the unsweetened milk of choice, lentils, dates, 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.
Lentil Smoothie Recipe
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice
- 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned lentils (or cooked dried lentils, any color)
- 2 pitted dates (or substitute 1 ripe banana)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 small pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Add 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice, 1/2 cup rinsed and drained canned lentils, 2 pitted dates, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1 small 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
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Optional addition: 1 tablespoon peanut butter
Nutrition
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