Vanilla Flaxseed Smoothie
Servings: 1
This flaxseed smoothie is the ultimate comfort blend, smooth, lightly sweet, and full of vanilla flavor. With flaxseed for healthy fats, almond butter for protein, and banana for natural sweetness, it’s a delicious way to nourish your body and stay satisfied all morning.
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ banana
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon flaxseed
- 1-2 medjool date pitted
- 2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until perfectly smooth. If it’s thicker than you like, splash in more almond milk and blend again.
- Pour into glass and enjoy. Garnish with extra ground cinnamon, if desired.
Notes
- Flaxseed options: You can use whole flaxseeds or ground flaxseed (also called linseed meal).
- Texture fix: If your smoothie feels too thick, add a splash more almond milk. For a creamier texture, toss in a few ice cubes or an extra half banana.
- Sweetness level: Adjust the number of Medjool dates based on your taste, one for lightly sweet, two for a rich, dessert-like flavor.
- Prep tip: Freeze peeled bananas in advance for a thicker, milkshake-like consistency.
- Storage: This smoothie tastes best fresh, but you can refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours in a sealed jar. Just give it a shake before drinking.
Nutrition
Serving: 16oz, Calories: 332kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Sodium: 345mg, Potassium: 739mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 77IU, Vitamin C: 29mg, Calcium: 421mg, Iron: 2mg
