Cashew and Banana Smoothie
Prep. Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
-
Servings
2 cups
Difficulty
Easy
Gluten-Free, Soy-Free, dairy-free, Nut-Free, egg-free
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This banana date smoothie is naturally sweet, creamy, and filling thanks to ripe bananas, soft dates, and a handful of cashews blended with dairy-free milk. It’s quick to make, kid-friendly, and works as both a breakfast option and an afternoon snack. Fun idea - freeze leftovers into popsicles for an easy grab-and-go treat.
Ingredients
2 ripe bananas (peeled)
2 pitted dates
A handful of raw unsalted cashews (about 1/4 cup)
2 cups plant-based (protein-rich) milk (like soy, pea, or fortified almond; for a soy- or nut-free milk, use milk that is labeled as free of these allergens)
Instructions
If your dates are firm, soak them in hot water for 5–10 minutes, then drain.
Add the bananas, dates, cashews, and plant milk to a blender.
Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy — about 30–60 seconds.
Pour into glasses and serve chilled.
Notes
I strongly recommend using Medjhool dates. They are soft and juicy and work really well in smoothies.
The plant-based milk should consist of high protein levels, which contribute to the thicker consistency, once blended. Even still, a thiner milk will also work, but will result in a thinner shake.
If you crave this shake, but don't have bananas that are fully ripen, add another date or a tsp of your preferred sweetener.
For a soy-free option, choose a soy-free plant-based milk.
For a nut-free option, this recipe also has great results with just bananas and dates.
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