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I started experimenting with savory smoothies a long time ago and I must admit, I love them! Try this cauliflower smoothie for a filling and quick dinner.
While I’m not afraid to try new flavor combos like my fiesta savory smoothie or my ruby red tomato smoothie, or even a truly green smoothie like the fruit and vegetable smoothie, this smoothie with cauliflower is perfect for a beginner.
Smoothies are a way of life for me and I don’t like getting into a rut with ingredients. Every once in a while, I just start shopping in my kitchen for new things to blend. That’s how this fun beverage came to be!
There is nothing new about cauliflower in smoothies, but this is a savory take that is incredibly creamy and satisfying.
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Recipe Ingredients
I know that savory smoothie recipes aren’t the most popular kind to make but hear me out. You are never too old to try something new, and this may surprise you! I chose ingredients that are easy to find and blend well together. Here’s what I came up with:
- Water: The easiest liquid base you’ll find!
- Raw cashews: This adds creaminess, healthy fats and nuttiness.
- Cauliflower florets: This mild vegetable provides fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and more. You can eat it to fight inflammation and cancer. Plus when it’s frozen, it is virtually tasteless!
- Frozen carrots: A little sweet and a little earthy, carrots also contain beta carotene, vitamin B6, biotin and potassium.
- Celery: I added this for the benefits. Celery can help fight inflammation and aid in digestion while helping keep blood sugar in check.
- Green onion: I chose green onion over yellow onion because of its lighter, brighter flavor, and I don’t have to chop it up!
- Lemon: You could add juice to brighten up the whole beverage, but adding whole pieces of lemon gives your body tools to fight high cholesterol.
- Ground cumin: This simple spice brings warmth and a slight nuttiness without overpowering this drink.
- Sea salt and black pepper: These are both flavor enhancers that make for the tastiest result.
Easy Ingredient Swaps
I’m all for customizing this smoothie to fit my taste preferences. I love adding a little heat to savory smoothies and think hot sauce would be a great addition. You can also add in a premade mix like taco seasoning or the flavoring of your choice.
Swap the cashews with the nut or seed of your choice. Feel free to add up to 1 cup of leafy greens.
Plant-Powered Protein Boost
All on its own, this savory beverage contains 9 grams of plant-based protein. Sometimes that’s not enough! If I’m blending this smoothie after a workout or busy day then I like adding in a serving of my own protein powder recipe.
This great plant-powered protein adds an additional 10 grams of protein, 5 grams of healthy fat and 6 grams of fiber. Now that would make a filling dinner!
How to Blend a Cauliflower Smoothie
While this smoothie with cauliflower contains no leafy greens, I still recommend blending in two steps to get the creamiest result.
Step 1: Blend water and cashews until smooth. To make sure the cashews completely break down, you can soak them for two hours beforehand. Just be sure to drain and rinse them prior to adding to the blender.
Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients and blend again. You know you’re done when there are no chunks flying around the blender container.
I recommend tasting this smoothie before pouring it into a glass, then adding more seasoning if desired and blending again before serving. That way you get the exact flavor you want without trying to mix spices in afterward.
FAQs
Cauliflower is a great addition to smoothies. It provides extra creaminess for a thicker result in both smoothies and smoothie bowls. It also contains vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and fiber (among other nutrients).
I find that fresh cauliflower has a distinct flavor, but frozen cauliflower is virtually tasteless. It’s a great way to add another vegetable to smoothies without altering the taste of them. All the benefits without any weird flavor!
Frozen fruits or vegetables are great in smoothies. If you’re using a high-powered blender, they can go right in from the freezer. If you are using a non-high-powered blender then allow frozen ingredients to thaw for 15 minutes before blending to give them a little time to soften.
More Smoothies with Cauliflower
This isn’t the first, nor the last, time I use cauliflower in smoothies. When frozen, it is almost tasteless and yet provides creaminess and nutrition. Here are some more ways to use this unique vegetable:
- Pineapple Smoothie Bowl: This is one of the first smoothie bowls I made for my kids and they love it!
- Dragon Fruit Smoothie Bowl: We love this fun bowl not only for its color but also for its creaminess.
- Adrenal Fatigue Smoothie: Fight fatigue with this carefully crafted natural remedy.
- Sweet Cantaloupe Smoothie: Ring in summer with this vibrant beverage.
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Another kid favorite that is thick and tasty.
- Gingerbread Spice Smoothie: A festive smoothie that really tastes like gingerbread.
- Rich Coffee Smoothie: A naturally energizing beverage to start the day.
- Maple Pumpkin Smoothie: One of my favorite drinks to blend throughout Autumn.
- Maple Smoothie Bowl: The thick, fabulous way to enjoy apples and maple.
Can you believe all the combos of cauliflower in smoothies? I just love it when a veggie works so seamlessly with other ingredients.
Would you please rate + review this smoothie once you try it? I’d love to get your feedback.
Savory Cauliflower Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup raw cashews
- 1 cup cauliflower florets frozen
- ½ cup carrots frozen
- 1 celery stalk
- ½ green onion
- ¼ lemon peeled
- ⅛ tsp cumin ground
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper ground
- 1 serving homemade protein powder optional
Instructions
- Blend water and cashews in blender until smooth.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- For a creamier smoothie, soak the cashews for two hours before blending. Drain, rinse then blend as instructed in the recipe.
- Use at least one frozen ingredient for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- Add in one serving of my homemade protein powder and boost this recipe by an additional 10 grams of protein.
Just curious, how can this be heated up instead of a chilled drink? With these type of ingredients it seems like it would taste better warmed up.
Hi Sanya! If you’re wanting this one warm, you could try cooking some of the ingredients (cauliflower carrots etc) then blending while they’re hot.
It definitely has more of a “soup vibe” going for it. You could blend everything up and then transfer to a coffee mug and heat up for a minute. If you’re using a Vitamix, there’s a soup setting that will actually blend your smoothie into a soup (it gets really hot!). Savory smoothies are a thing, so maybe give it a shot cold too? Take tomato juice as an example, it makes a great soup, yet it’s also something people enjoy cold. This smoothie is the same way.
This was interesting and not in a bad way. I am on a savory breakfast kick so thought I’d try this one. I thinned it out a bit because while it was thick and creamy, that wasn’t the best for me. It went down easily and was fairly tasty!
Hi Erin! Thinning it out is a great idea if you’re not into super thick smoothies! Thanks for giving it a go!
So…not to be a smarta$$: wouldn’t this usually be called “soup”? I’m not knocking the recipe – it’s probably tasty. It’s just a stretch to call it a smoothie.
Hi Couch Critic! I completely understand where you’re coming from, but this is blended with frozen ingredients so we consider it a smoothie!
Interesting!!! I don’t taste califlower I’m smoothie it’s really good I add banana with almond milk perfect smoothie like ice cream so far good. I’ll definitely make again. Thx for sharing
Hi Chilly! Love your suggestions, definitely going to try that out! You’re welcome, just glad you enjoyed it!