Smoothies are a great way to nourish your body with natural energy and vitamin boosts. If protein is what you're looking for, then def give this almond milk smoothie a blend. It's a berry filled, protein powered beverage that can fuel your day the right way.
What's in an almond milk smoothie?
This smoothie is loaded with berries, banana, and almond milk. Feel free to use the berries of your choice. If you'd like a lower sugar option, then use ½ banana and ¼ cup cauliflower. This keeps the sweetness yet cuts back on the natural sugar.
Make sure to use unsweetened almond milk in this smoothie, as sweetened almond milk often has gums + additives that the body doesn't need. If you love the idea for this smoothie but need an almond-free option, then keep reading!
Store bought vs homemade almond milk
While almond milk has come a looong way since first appearing on grocery store shelves, making your own almond milk is a great option too. Reading labels is important, yet when you make your own milk, you know exactly what goes into it... plus, it's super easy!
I've got a no-fail homemade almond milk recipe, plus my team's also done the research to find the best store-bought almond milk brands as well. Either way, you can't go wrong with a good plant milk and a great almond milk smoothie recipe like the one below!
Non-dairy milk alternatives
While almond milk is super popular as well as easily available in most grocery stores, it might not be for everyone. If you love the idea of a milk-based smoothie yet can't do almond milk, then that's okay! There are SO many great options out there: oat, coconut, soy, cashew, hemp, flaxseed, rice... the possibilities are seemly endless.
Either make your own dairy free milk, or grab a new kind from the store next time you shop; I promise you'll find an option that's right for you.
FAQs
It can be! Almond milk has fewer calories and fewer carbs than cow's milk. Yet not all almond milk is the same. Def read labels when buying to minimize your exposure to gums and additives in almond milk. This almond milk smoothie is a healthy breakfast or snack.
Since more than ⅔ of adults have a dairy intolerance, I recommend reaching for a non-dairy milk option for smoothies. Honestly, each kind of milk has different pros and cons, so really the healthiest milk for smoothies is the one that's right for you. Check out my guides on shopping for oat or almond milk to help.
Yes! Almond milk is a great way to thicken up that smoothie, as well as make it creamier. If you're swapping in almond milk for a smoothie recipe made with water, then you may need to add a bit more milk than the recipe calls for, to help it blend well.
More smoothies with almond milk
If this smoothie turned you into an almond milk lover, then I've got some more great recipes for you!
- Chocolate protein shake
- Almond butter n' jelly smoothie
- Dragon fruit smoothie
- Cinnamon date smoothie
- Honey turmeric smoothie
- Almond smoothie
Don't forget, if almonds aren't your thing, then just swap the almond milk for your fav dairy free milk option. You can't go wrong with cashew, oat, coconut, pecan, rice, walnut... the sky's the limit! This almond milk smoothie will still be super creamy and delicious, no matter the milk you choose.
Almond Milk Smoothie
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- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1 serving Protein Smoothie Boost (optional)
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add the remaining fruits and blend again.
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold.
- Any variety of berry can be substituted.
Nutrition (estimated)
Plant-powered Protein Boost
Boosting smoothies with protein helps keep you full longer, and helps your body better process all the leafy greens + fruit you're consuming. Protein Smoothie Boost is the cleanest way to add protein to smoothies, and it's for all smoothie lovers! No need to lift weights to enjoy added protein (yet it works for gym enthusiasts too!).
I love that this plant protein powder can quickly turn any smoothie into a complete meal that my body will benefit from. It adds 10 grams of protein, turning this almond milk smoothie into a 14.7 gram protein drink!
Kelly
This is one of my favorite smoothie recipes. I always add Protein Smoothie Boost and drink it as a post-workout smoothie. I also add in a tablespoon of Almond Butter and it's RAWKIN' AWESOME 🙂
Erin
Berry smoothies aren't my fave, but I started making my own almond milk and it makes a world of difference! Lighter yet still creamy, and the flavor is better. So I can finally give this 5 stars 🙂
Kim
I love how creamy this smoothie is! Another winner. 🙂
Melinda F Jackson
What makes this so high in calories? I can't have bananas so if I add your plant-based protein powder and substitute applesauce for the banana, how do I calculate the calories per serving?
Many thanks.
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you asked! Turns out this recipe was originally created to include the 'optional almonds' in the nutrition info. They've been removed and now the Berry Protein Smoothie shows the more accurate 218 calories per serving. Adding our Protein Smoothie Boost will increase the calories by 100, and swapping out the banana (-105 calories) for unsweetened applesauce (+84 calories) would mean this Berry Protein Smoothie would be a total of 297 calories per serving.
Lynne
Used kale in this with the berries and found it refreshing!
Simple Green Smoothies
Kale yeah, Lynne!
Sloane Grey
I didn’t add almonds instead I added chia seed and flax seed, but I enjoyed it! Even though berry smoothies aren’t my favorite, I enjoyed this one.
ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO
I couldn't get the recommended blueberries brand and I replaced but a local one, neither used almonds. I added flax seeds and it was very nice
ALBA ROCIO CLAVIJO
sorry I meant for a local brand
Simple Green Smoothies
So glad you didn't leave blueberries out, Alba - they are so important for their antioxidants. And flaxseeds were great for those Omega 3s. Nice!
Julie
Tis has always been a quick go to for me for awhile now. Next time I want to try soaked almonds in it.