Looking for a quick and delicious breakfast to take the edge off those chaotic mornings? Whip up this easy and creamy Almond Milk Smoothie!
I’m sure you’ve had those mornings—the kind where the alarm goes off, you hit snooze a few too many times, and suddenly the day is in full chaos mode. School lunches need packing, and everyone’s asking for a healthy breakfast. Pancakes? Out of the question. Stirring a pot of steel-cut oats? Forget it. What you need is something quick and easy, and nothing beats a smoothie. Blitz, pour, and you’re good to go!
You’d be amazed at how creamy this almond milk smoothie is. The banana and ice give it that luscious texture, fooling my kids into thinking they’re sipping on one of those indulgent strawberry milkshakes from a fast-food joint. It’s not just delicious and ridiculously simple to whip up—it’s also endlessly customizable. Don’t have strawberries? Swap them out for any fruit you like!
Is This Almond Milk Smoothie Healthy?
This simple almond milk smoothie recipe only contains a few ingredients, and each one is healthy in its own right. Almond milk is often fortified with calcium and is naturally rich in magnesium. Bananas come packed with potassium and fiber. And strawberries? They’re a trove of vitamins and minerals like vitamin C, manganese, and folate.
However, the key ingredient here, almond milk, is not for everyone. If you suffer from a nut allergy, you could always swap the almond milk for oat milk, rice milk, or soy milk. Just make sure there’s no added sugar.
The Many Ways To Tweak This Recipe
As mentioned, this recipe can be adapted in many ways, according to whatever you have on hand and your personal tastes. The strawberries can be replaced with cherries, blueberries, peaches, pineapple, or any kind of fruit, whether fresh or frozen. The bananas add sweetness and creaminess, but you can also replace them with a ripe avocado and a few dates (softened in hot water). Though this recipe suggests using almond butter, I also like the creamy taste of cashew butter. Regular peanut butter works as well, and it’s much cheaper. If you’re avoiding nuts, you could always use sunflower or pumpkin seed butter. Want to boost the smoothie’s nutritional profile? Add chia seeds, flax, or your favorite protein powder. Love chocolate? Go ahead and add a scoop of raw cocoa powder!
How To Make Ahead And Store
Fresh smoothies are easy to make and best enjoyed immediately. However, you could store it in a thermos or mason jar for up to 24 hours. In the morning, just grab it from the fridge and off you go!
Serving Suggestions
Personally, I enjoy this smoothie on its own, but it also pairs well with a protein-packed breakfast, like this Easy Tofu Scramble Recipe. Muffins are also the perfect accompaniment to a thick smoothie. I especially love these Vegan Protein Muffins With Chai And Vanilla and Oatmeal-Chocolate Chip Muffins.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 2 ripe bananas roughly chopped
- 2/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 8 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon almond butter optional
Instructions
- Combine the frozen strawberries, bananas, almond milk, ice cubes, and optional almond butter in a blender.
- Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately, or store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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