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Banana Nut Smoothie

This banana nut smoothie is a creamy, high-protein breakfast or snack that comes together in just 5 minutes. Blended with frozen banana, walnuts, yogurt, protein powder, and fiber-rich seeds, it’s naturally sweet, satisfying, and perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smoothie
Author Rachael DeVaux

Ingredients

  • ½ of a large ripe banana, frozen (or 1 frozen medium banana)
  • ½ cup frozen riced cauliflower (or ~½ cup of ice)
  • ¼ cup sprouted walnuts (or sub 2 tablespoons walnut or nut butter)
  • 1 large pitted medjool date
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein (I like Ritual Protein)
  • 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds plus more for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ cup unsweetened coconut yogurt (I like Cocojune; or sub whole milk Greek yogurt)
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (I like Malk)
  • Pinch of flaky salt

Instructions

  • In a high-speed blender, add the banana, cauliflower, sprouted walnuts, medjool date, vanilla protein powder, ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, coconut yogurt, almond milk, and a pinch of flaky salt.
  • Blend on low for 30 seconds until the ingredients are just incorporated. Slowly bring up the speed to medium and blend for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until thick and smooth.
  • Serve immediately. Garnish with a dash of pumpkin pie spice, and extra hemp seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

Swaps & Substitutions:
  • Frozen riced cauliflower: Swap for ~½ cup ice if preferred.
  • Sprouted walnuts: Use 2 tbsp walnut butter, or sub pecans, cashews, or almond butter.
  • Medjool date: Replace with 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey, or omit if protein powder is sweetened.
  • Vanilla protein powder: Any vanilla or unflavored protein works; if skipping, add a little extra yogurt or flaxseed for texture.
  • Ground flaxseed / hemp seeds: Chia seeds can replace either, or simply omit if needed.
  • Pumpkin pie spice: Swap with cinnamon, or cinnamon plus a pinch of nutmeg.
  • Coconut yogurt: Sub whole milk Greek yogurt or your favorite dairy-free yogurt.
  • Almond milk: Any milk works — adjust slightly for desired thickness.
  • Flaky salt: Optional, but a small pinch helps balance the flavors.