This is a go-to smoothie recipe for me in the summer, especially for large groups. Many people have commented that it tastes like liquid blueberry muffin batter – which is a great description! At my last retreat, I had so many requests for the recipe, I had to go ahead and feature it here. For me, smoothie recipes are always just a suggestion, so please play around and make it all your own.
Prep time: Under 5 minutes
Serves 1–2
Ingredients:
1 cup non-dairy milk of your choice (I use oat milk)
Half a banana, frozen
2/3 cup frozen blueberries (choose wild blueberries if available)
2 heaping Tablespoons cashew butter (see note below)
1½ Tablespoons vanilla protein powder of your choice (see note below)
Preparation:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. For a thinner smoothie, add a bit more milk. Enjoy right away.
Notes:
Choose a salted cashew butter if possible; if using unsalted, add a tiny pinch of salt
I find that any of the Garden of Life vanilla plant-based proteins work really well in this recipe. I also really like Vega’s protein powders but they will change the flavor slightly. If using an unflavored protein powder, I would add a dash of vanilla extract or a pinch of vanilla bean powder.