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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.
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Almond Milk Smoothie Ingredients
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 1/2 banana and 1/4 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 Nut 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 milk, coconut milk, soy, cashew milk, hemp milk, 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 2/3 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 you loved this creamy smoothie recipe then check out some similar options below:
- 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!
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. My homemade protein powder 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-based option 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!
Don’t forget to rate + review this smoothie once you make it; I value your feedback!
Almond Milk Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- ½ cup strawberries
- ½ cup blueberries
- 1 banana
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add the remaining fruits and blend again. Stop and scrape down the sides as necessary.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Equipment
Notes
- Use at least one frozen fruit to make the smoothie cold.
- Any variety of berry can be substituted.
- Swap the spinach with the leafy greens of your choice.
- Swap the almond milk with the dairy-free milk of your choice.
This one is tasty! I used almond butter instead of almonds because I forgot to soak overnight. I ran out of strawberries so I mixed in some cherries as well. Tropical smoothies are my favorite, but this one gets bonus points for the nuttiness – it’s very filling too.
This was my first time putting whole almonds into a smoothie. Really like the flavor that it adds.
Did have to add a little water to this one due to the fruit being frozen and making it quite thick.
This was quite tasty. I used a berry medley in place of strawberries and blueberries. I also added some cinnamon and matcha. Yum!
Yummy. I added the optional almonds (which I did soak overnight) and also tossed in some chocolate protein powder. This is so delicious, especially since I’m having as my post workout protein smoothie. It wasn’t as sweet as others but also not tart. There isn’t a single taste that stands out, everything blends perfectly, even my chocolate, after all who does not like chocolate dipped strawberries, bananas or blueberries. Right?
That is the truth, Dora! 😀
This is really tasty! Instead of adding the soaked almonds for extra protein, I just added some protein powder.
Ohhh sooo good.
The creaminess is on spot.
I added 1 tsp of peanut butter to make it even more creamier and protein filled.
Hi, I’m excited to try this recipe! Any idea how many calories there are in total?
Hi Andrew,
We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes at this time. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.
What type or brand of almond milk do you recommend?
Hi Judy,
There’s a wide variety of almond milks you can reach for. Personally we always try to ensure it’s free of added sugar or yucky additives. Trader Joe’s + Whole Foods are both great options. You can also make your own! Check out our recipe here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/diy-almond-milk
if trying to lose weight, what are the calories for these smoothies? Can they be meal replacements?
Thank you
Hi Tina,
Thanks for reaching out! Interested in using your green smoothie for weight loss? Using your green smoothie as a meal replacement is a great option! Check out our co-founder Simple Green Smoothies’ story, she lost over 25 lbs by using her green smoothie as a meal replacement.
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/about
Using your green smoothie as a meal replacement is simple! We suggest adding protein + healthy fats to ensure you’re fueling your body with a complete meal. Learn more about our favorite meal replacement booster combos here…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/meal-replacement-smoothie
Worried about the calorie content of our recipes? We personally don’t count calories, so we don’t include them in our recipes at this time. You’ll find that when you consume more nourishing whole fruits and veggies, you will not only feel full longer, but you’ll also have lessened cravings for high-calorie, nutritionally empty foods. So in the end it balances out. But we know many people would like to have calorie info. Three great resources for tracking calories are Self Nutrition Data, and the phone apps: My Fitness Pal and Lose It.
Hope this helps!
What substitute would you suggest for people with tree nut allergies?
Hi Chriss,
Allergic to tree nuts? We’ve got you covered! Substitute in sun butter or other seed butter. Or swap in another plant-based protein source. Here are a few of our favorites…
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/plant-based-protein-powder
Hi, I’m new here and love the concept and recipes so far! If I’m using almond meal for this recipe, is it the same amount as the whole almonds (1/2 cup) or a different amount? Thank you!
Hi Jacquie,
Using almond meal in this recipe is a great option! Just a quick FYI: 1 dry cup of almonds = a little less than 1 cup of almond flour.
First recipe I’ve tried on this site and I love it! Thanks
Hi Charles,
YAY!! Thank you so much for blending with us! 🙂
can i add protein powder to this?
Hi Jen,
Of course! Looking for an even great protein boost? We love adding plant-based protein options like hemp protein!
Cheers 🙂
Did like the almonds, even after soaking still too gritty, will try next time almond butter . I’ll like almonds but not just like that, other wise nice.
Thanks Joy
Hi Joy,
Not a fan of the grit left from raw almonds. Reaching for almond butter is a great choice! Reach back out and let us know how almond butter works for you!
Cheers 🙂
Thank you for suggesting almond butter! I do have almonds but forgot to soak them. This smoothie is delicious. I am trying a new one every day.
Hi Silvia,
YAY! Happy you were able to enjoy this recipe with almond butter!
can you use almond butter instead of almonds?
Hi Jodee,
Of course! Adding 2 Tbs of almond butter will give this recipe a great protein boost!
Cheers 🙂