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9 Comments · July 15, 2016

Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie

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This vegan toasted hazelnut salted caramel smoothie is divinely sweet, creamy, nutty, nourishing, and caramel-kissed. It garners its caramel notes from Medjool dates, which weave their natural sweetness throughout each and every drop. A pinch of mineral-rich sea salt draws out the dates' full potential, unveiling the depths of both their sweetness and rich caramel flavor, while roasted hazelnuts lend a creamy, soothing quality to this dreamy smoothie.

Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie

Sweet.

Caramel-kissed.

Creamy.

Nutty.

Nourishing.

This toasted hazelnut salted caramel smoothie may sound like and even taste like a dessert, but it's got a lot to offer to your morning routine.

Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie

It garners its caramel notes from Medjool dates, which weave their natural sweetness throughout every last drop. A pinch of mineral-rich pink Himalayan sea salt draws out their full potential, unveiling the depths of both their sweetness and rich caramel flavor.

Toasted hazelnuts lend a creamy, almost soothing quality to this smoothie, flecking its surface with a warm and nutty glow.

This seemingly decadent smoothie offers a generous dose of healthy fats, potassium, fiber, folate, vitamin e, copper, and manganese. It's naturally sweetened, offers a nudge of plant-powered protein, and has the most delightful nuttiness. So whether you call it dessert or call it breakfast, one thing's for certain: it's a surefire way to perk up any moment of the day. Get sippin'.

Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie

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Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie
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Toasted Hazelnut Salted Caramel Smoothie

This seemingly decadent smoothie offers a generous dose of healthy fats, potassium, fiber, folate, vitamin e, copper, and manganese. It's naturally sweetened, offers a nudge of plant-powered protein, and has the most delightful nuttiness. So whether you call it dessert or call it breakfast, one thing's for certain: it's a surefire way to perk up any moment of the day. 
Course Smoothie
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 1 (14-ounce) smoothie or 2 (7-ounce) smoothies

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup raw hazelnuts
  • 1 frozen banana
  • ¾ cup unsweetened plant-based milk*
  • 2 to 3 soft Medjool dates, pitted**
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • â…› teaspoon Pink Himalayan sea salt
  • ½ to ¾ cup ice (optional, to cool and soften the flavors)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400F and spread the hazelnuts evenly in a small baking tray. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the hazelnuts are wafting a warm toasted scent.
  • Add the toasted hazelnuts, frozen banana, plant-based milk, dates, vanilla, and sea salt to a high-speed blender. Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until completely smooth and creamy. Taste and if desired, add the ice (to cool and thin the smoothie), and blend for another 30 to 45 seconds. Pour into a glass (or two) and serve immediately.

Notes

*For a decadent and ultra-creamy texture, use cashew milk or homemade hazelnut milk.
**If your dates are firm (as opposed to soft and gooey) and/or you don't have a high-powered blender, soak them in hot water for 30 minutes before blending.

 

 

 

 

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  1. Saska says

    July 15, 2016 at 9:00 am

    Sounds amazing! Would definitely try this out some time! Especially during winter when nice and cosy on the couch when it rains or something, haha, I can already picture myself drinking it! ;)

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    • Ashley says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:22 pm

      Thanks, Saska! You are so right, this would be the perfect smoothie to curl up on the couch with. Something about the warm, nuttiness makes it cozier than most. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  2. Janine says

    July 15, 2016 at 9:23 am

    Wow ! What a great idea to roast the nuts before adding them into a smoothie. I normally soak mine overnight :o)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      July 17, 2016 at 7:21 pm

      Thanks, Janine! Toasting the nuts adds such a lovely flavor—hope you have the chance to give it a whirl!

      Reply
  3. Celeste Jackson says

    July 16, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this today, doubled it for me and my husband, absolutely delicious. It's amazing how all the flavors meld together to taste like salted caramel. I usually peel my hazelnuts after toasting but no need to here with a high powdered blender it actually added some nice color. This is our new favorite.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      So glad you're enjoying it so much!

      Reply
  4. Celeste Jackson says

    July 16, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    5 stars
    Forgot to mention I love the video too...helpful and fun.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 24, 2016 at 6:32 pm

      Thank you!! <3

      Reply
  5. Lasse says

    March 17, 2017 at 8:24 am

    3 stars
    I second that! The video really helps. I added ice cubes to get the mix chilled, but it lost its smoothiness, so just put in the fridge. At least that worked for me.

    Reply

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