Creamy Seed And Nut Smoothie
A healthy, high-calorie seed and nut smoothie recipe that is creamy, full of nutrients, easily adaptable, and a great way to give you the energy you need to start your day!
Servings: 2 Servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 513kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds or roasted unsalted sunflower kernels
- 1 green banana, peeled
- 1 cup (hazelnut) nut milk, or nut milk of choice 225 ml
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ¼ cup raw hazelnuts 33 grams
- 1 Medjool date
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender (like a Vitamix).1 tablespoon flaxseeds, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, 1 green banana, peeled, 1 cup (hazelnut) nut milk, or nut milk of choice, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon powder, ¼ cup raw hazelnuts, 1 Medjool date
- Start blending on a low speed and immediately switch to the highest setting until you obtain a smooth, light creamy consistency.
- Enjoy your morning breakfast or post workout drink.
Notes
Variations:
- Use a ripe banana if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.
- Choose a frozen banana for an instant chilled banana nut smoothie.
- Switch it up with different nuts like Brazil nuts or walnuts.
- If preferred, use almond butter instead of nuts.
- Add some hemp seeds to the mix.
- Add a small amount of vanilla extract or cocoa powder instead of cinnamon powder.
- You can add protein powder when enjoyed as a post-workout smoothie. Just make sure to add enough liquid so the nut smoothie does not become too thick.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 513kcal | Carbohydrates: 48.9g | Protein: 11.9g | Fat: 33.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 8.3g | Sugar: 24.9g | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 5mg
