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Cashew Vanilla Smoothie
Cashew Vanilla Smoothie · ready in 7 min · 2 servings · 212 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
Lusciously creamy and naturally sweet, this vegan smoothie blends cashew milk with banana, dates, and vanilla for a soft dessert like sip.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 212
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 480 mlCashew milk, chilled
- 10 mlVanilla extract
- 2Banana, peeled and sliced
- 4Date, pitted
- 120 gIce
Equipment
blender, measuring jug, measuring spoon, knife, cup, cutting board, small bowl, spatula, spoon, glass
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Gather cashew milk, vanilla extract, banana, dates, and ice, then set out a blender, measuring jug, measuring spoon, knife, and cups. · 1 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are ready on the counter
- Prepare Fruit
Peel and slice the banana, check that each date is pitted, and keep the cashew milk cold so the smoothie blends thick and fresh. · 2 min
What to look for: Banana is sliced and dates are soft with no pits
- Load Blender
Pour cashew milk into the blender first, then add banana, dates, vanilla extract, and ice to help the blades catch evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits below the fruit and ice in the blender jar
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high until the dates disappear and the drink looks pale, creamy, and evenly speckled, about 45 seconds. · 1 min
What to look for: Smoothie is pale beige, thick, and mostly free of date pieces
- Check Texture
Taste the smoothie and blend 15 seconds more if tiny date pieces remain or the banana has not fully thickened the cashew milk. · 1 min
What to look for: Texture is creamy and pourable with a glossy surface
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 chilled glasses and serve at once while it is creamy, cold, and fragrant with vanilla. · 1 min
What to look for: Glasses are filled with a cold, creamy smoothie
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 212 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| of which sugars | 31 g |
| Fat | 3 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 162 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Do not reheat. Shake or blend again after chilling, or freeze in cubes and blend from frozen.
Ingredient substitutions
Cashew milk
- Milk: Use only if a dairy version is acceptable
Vanilla extract
- Vanilla: Use the same aromatic strength if using another plain vanilla form
Banana
- Date: Adds sweetness but less creamy body than banana
Date
- Maple syrup: Use for sweetness, though the smoothie will have less date depth
Ice
- Water: Use very cold water for a thinner smoothie
