Crisp Chickpea Smoothie (Printable Version)

A creamy smoothie blending chickpeas, banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon for a wholesome start.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1 cup cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed

02 - 1 ripe banana

03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

04 - 2 tablespoons peanut butter

05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup

06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes

09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds

10 - 1 tablespoon cocoa powder

01 - Place chickpeas, banana, almond milk, peanut butter, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.

02 - Blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

03 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more almond milk for a thinner texture or additional ice cubes for thickness.

04 - If desired, incorporate chia seeds or cocoa powder and blend briefly to combine.

05 - Pour the smoothie into serving glasses and serve immediately.

01 -

It's thick and creamy without any dairy, almost like a milkshake but with staying power.
The chickpeas add protein and fiber without any beany taste once blended smooth.
You can make it in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have.

02 -

Rinse those chickpeas really well or you'll taste the can, trust me on this one.
Use a high-speed blender if you have one. A weaker blender might leave it grainy, which ruins the whole vibe.
Don't skip the ice. It transforms this from a thin shake into something thick and satisfying.

03 -

Freeze your banana ahead of time for an even thicker, milkshake-like texture.
Make a double batch and store the extra in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Just give it a quick stir before drinking.
If you want a chocolate version, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder and maybe a pinch of espresso powder for depth.