Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe
Description
The Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe combines frozen mixed berries with fresh spinach, banana, and almond butter to create a vibrant, nutrient-rich drink. The frozen berries offer natural tartness and sweetness, while the spinach adds mild verdant flavor and extra nutrients. The almond butter contributes richness and a subtle nutty taste, complementing the fruits without overpowering them. Hemp seeds are added for texture and a slight nutty depth, with one tablespoon blended in and another sprinkled on top as garnish. The water thins the blend for an easily drinkable consistency.
The method uses straightforward blending of all ingredients, making a smooth and creamy beverage with a balanced flavor profile. The banana adds natural sweetness and creaminess so no added sugar is needed. The hemp seeds provide a gentle crunch when sprinkled on top.
This smoothie serves well as a nutritious breakfast or snack, offering a good mix of fiber, healthy fats, and vitamins. It requires no cooking and minimal preparation, suitable for a quick boost of energy and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup mixed berries frozen
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ cup spinach
- 1 banana
- 2 tablespoons hemp seed divided
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine the mixed frozen berries, almond butter, spinach, banana, 1 tablespoon of the hemp seeds and the water in your blender. Blend on high until very smooth. If needed, add extra water to thin.
- Pour into a large glass and top with the extra tablespoon of hemp seeds.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 smoothie (recipe makes 2) | |
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 355mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 854IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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