Description
A delightful and nutritious Vegan Blueberry Banana Smoothie combining ripe banana, frozen blueberries, and creamy almond milk with chia seeds and almond butter for added protein and fiber. This quick and easy smoothie is perfect for a healthy breakfast or refreshing snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup frozen blueberries
Liquids
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Gather all ingredients including the ripe banana, frozen blueberries, almond milk, chia seeds, almond butter, and vanilla extract.
- Blend smoothie: Add the banana, frozen blueberries, almond milk, chia seeds, almond butter, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust texture: If you prefer a thicker smoothie, add the ice and blend again until the ice is fully incorporated and the smoothie reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and freshness.
Notes
- For extra protein, add a scoop of vegan protein powder.
- You can substitute any plant-based milk such as oat or soy milk.
- To make it sweeter, add a pitted Medjool date or a drizzle of maple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
