Description
A creamy and delicious vegan smoothie packed with raspberries, banana, and chocolatey cacao nibs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) dairy-free milk, plain, unsweetened
- 1 cup (140g) frozen raspberries
- 1 cup (150g) frozen sliced banana
- 2 Tbsp (30g) dairy-free yogurt
- 2 Tbsp (32g) cashew butter
- 2 Tbsp (28g) cacao nibs
- 1–2 large medjool dates (optional)
Instructions
- Blend the Base Smoothie: Start by adding the dairy-free yogurt, frozen raspberries, frozen sliced banana, and dairy-free milk to your blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy texture. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash more dairy-free milk to ease blending. You should notice the sweet and fruity aroma as you blend.
- Pulse in Cacao Nibs: Once your base is smoothly blended, toss in the cacao nibs. Give it a quick pulse to mix them in, creating delightful chocolatey bites throughout your smoothie. Be careful not to over-blend as you want the cacao nibs to remain visible and provide texture.
- Serve & Enjoy Immediately: Pour the smoothie into a tall glass, taking a moment to admire its beautiful color with flecks of cacao. For the best texture, serve it right away, as it can thin out over time.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Keeps for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator; consider consuming it quickly for the best texture. Freeze into ice cube trays for later use.
- Expert Tips: If the smoothie is too thick to blend, add a splash of dairy-free milk for a better consistency. Pulse cacao nibs briefly into the mix at the end if they sink to the bottom. If you experience a thin texture after refrigeration, blend in a bit more dairy-free milk to restore the creaminess.
- Reheating Instructions: Not applicable as this smoothie is best served fresh.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve in a bowl topped with granola or enjoy it as a quick breakfast alongside fresh fruit for a balanced meal.
- Recipe Variations: Replace raspberries with strawberries for a different flavor, or add spinach for a green smoothie variation. Use oat milk instead of almond milk for a creamier texture.
- Ingredient Notes: Choose plain, unsweetened dairy-free milk for the best flavor. If you do not have cashew butter, tahini can be used as a substitute, though it may add a slight bitterness. Cacao nibs can be replaced with dark chocolate chips if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 257
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 93mg
- Fat: 14.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32.3g
- Fiber: 7.1g
- Protein: 5.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg