This strawberry, cashew & cardamom smoothie is one of my all-time favorites. There's something special about the combination of fresh strawberries and ground cardamom. The sweet brightness of strawberries coupled with the warm, aromatic hint of cardamom = perfection.

I've enjoyed this smoothie twice in the last few days. I can't quite figure out why, but something about it feels peaceful. Maybe it's the fact that it's made from nourishing, pure ingredients or maybe it's that ballerina pink hue. Whatever it is, I like it.

And although I love a big banana-laden smoothie, this one is completely banana-free. The creaminess comes from raw cashews, which impart a mild flavor and allow the strawberries and cardamom to shine through.

To make it, you'll blend frozen strawberries, plant-based milk, raw cashews, a few medjool dates (to sweeten), and ground cardamom until smooth. If you want to pop the sweetness and deepen the flavors, add a tiny pinch of sea salt. Totally optional but completely delicious.

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Strawberry, Cashew & Cardamom Smoothie

Course Smoothie

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings (11-ounce) smoothies

Ingredients

2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
¼ cup raw cashews*
2 to 3 medjool dates, pitted*
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
tiny pinch sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend on high until smooth.

Notes

*If you don't have a high-speed blender (e.g., Vitamix, Blendtec), I recommend soaking your cashews and dates in warm water for at least 30 minutes before blending.

Comments

angie s says

August 25, 2015 at 4:45 pm

This looks SO GOOD and something my teen daughter (an unwilling participant in our new vegan ways) will consume. Do you think chia or hemp hearts would be suitable in this?

- Ashley says
  
  August 25, 2015 at 4:47 pm
  
  I think hemp seeds would be a perfect addition! Hope your daughter and family enjoy it!!
  
Celeste Jackson says

August 25, 2015 at 8:59 pm

This will be my breakfast tomorrow morning! A nice twist on my usual strawberry smoothie!

Carole from Carole's Chatter says

August 27, 2015 at 10:10 pm

What great flavours to put together - and your photos are fab! I hope you'll stop by and add this to the Food on friday:Drinks collection. Cheers

Jennifer says

August 29, 2015 at 12:54 pm

I love the subtle flavor profile of cardamom and this sounds like a fantastic combination! I can't wait to try it. Thank you!

Strawberry, Cashew & Cardamom Smoothie

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