Vegan Creamy Smoothie Base
Upgrade your smoothie game with this irresistible Vegan Creamy Smoothie Base, a velvety blend of plant-based goodness that’s perfect for customizing. Featuring frozen ripe bananas, soaked cashews, unsweetened almond milk, and creamy coconut yogurt, this recipe delivers a luscious texture without dairy. Sweetened naturally with maple syrup and enhanced by a hint of vanilla, it’s the ideal foundation for endless smoothie creations, from fruity blends to superfood-packed variations. Ready in just 5 minutes, this nutrient-rich smoothie base is a quick, wholesome, and incredibly versatile option for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout refueling. Embrace the joy of vegan indulgence in every sip!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole bananas, ripe and frozen
- 1.5 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 0.25 cup raw cashews, soaked for at least 2 hours
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut yogurt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
Before starting, ensure your bananas are peeled, cut into chunks, and frozen solid. This is critical for achieving a creamy texture.
Drain and rinse the soaked cashews. This helps to soften them and makes them easier to blend.
In a high-speed blender, combine the frozen bananas, almond milk, soaked cashews, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if necessary.
Taste and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie base into serving glasses. If you wish to flavor it further, add fruits or other ingredients of your choice and blend again briefly.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 24 hours if needed. Enjoy your creamy vegan smoothie base as is or as a versatile start to countless smoothie variations.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
654 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 241 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.6 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.9 g | ||
| Protein | 12.3 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 16% | |
| Calcium | 692 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1327 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.
