VEGAN BANANA BREAD SMOOTHIE
This smoothie is rich, creamy, and thick with a flavor reminiscent of banana bread batter, only better. In addition to its sheer deliciousness, this vegan banana bread smoothie packs a punch of digestion-friendly soluble fiber, cardio- and neuro-protective antioxidants, and feel-good vitamins + minerals.
Course: Breakfast, Smoothie, Snack
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Servings: 2
- 2 very ripe and speckled bananas, peeled, sliced, and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup old-fashioned rolled oats, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes and drained
- ¼ cup raw walnuts
- 1 to 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Ice (if a cooler, thinner smoothie is desired)
To a high-speed blender, add the bananas, almond milk, oats, walnuts, dates (if using), almond butter, vanilla, cinnamon, and sea salt. Blend on high until smooth.
Taste. If desired, add a handful (or two) of ice and blend again.
Pour into two glasses. Top as desired.
Serve and enjoy!