Festive Chickpea Protein Smoothie (Printable Version)

Creamy blend of chickpeas, spices, and fruit for a nourishing, plant-based, protein-packed drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Fruit

03 - 1 ripe banana
04 - 1/2 cup frozen mango chunks

→ Sweetener & Flavor

05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

→ Garnish (optional)

09 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
10 - Pinch of ground cinnamon

# How To Make:

01 - Place chickpeas, almond milk, banana, mango, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a high-speed blender.
02 - Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as needed.
04 - Pour into two glasses and garnish with chopped pistachios and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
05 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's so quick and satisfying that you'll actually make it on busy mornings instead of reaching for toast.
  • The festive spices give it a holiday vibe without any heavy cream or sugar overload.
  • Chickpeas sneak in protein and creaminess without any weird texture or aftertaste.
02 -
  • If your blender isn't high-speed, soak the chickpeas in boiling water for five minutes before blending to soften them enough to turn truly creamy.
  • Don't skip rinsing the chickpeas—the starchy liquid makes everything taste slightly tinny and bitter.
03 -
  • Always rinse canned chickpeas really well under cold water—that cloudy liquid they're packed in will make your smoothie taste flat and starchy.
  • The banana needs to be ripe enough that it's sweet on its own; a slightly spotted banana is actually better than one that's still pale yellow.

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