Nut-Free Creamy Smoothie Base
Indulge in the silky goodness of this Nut-Free Creamy Smoothie Base, a versatile and allergy-friendly recipe that's perfect for any time of day. This luscious blend features a naturally sweet and creamy foundation of ripe banana, velvety sunflower seed butter, and rich coconut milk, making it completely nut-free while still packing plenty of flavor. Enhanced with a dash of aromatic vanilla extract and the subtle chill of ice cubes, this smoothie base is ready in just 5 minutes and can be customized to suit your taste with optional honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness. Whether enjoyed on its own or as the starting point for your favorite fruit-packed creations, this nutrient-rich smoothie is a go-to option for wholesome breakfasts, quick snacks, or refreshing treats.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Fresh banana
- 2 tablespoons Sunflower seed butter
- 1 cup Coconut milk (canned or carton)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
Peel the banana and break it into chunks.
In a blender, combine the banana chunks, sunflower seed butter, and coconut milk.
Add in the vanilla extract and the ice cubes.
Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a sweeter base, add honey or maple syrup and blend briefly again.
Pour the smoothie base into glasses and serve immediately, or use as a base to add other fruits and create your own custom smoothie.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 76.0 g | 97% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.6 g | 263% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 159 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.4 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.4 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.5 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 1339 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
