Vegan Chickpea Smoothie Blend (Printable Version)
Creamy blend of chickpeas, banana, and almond milk for a wholesome vegan breakfast.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
02 - 1 large ripe banana
03 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
→ Flavor & Sweetener
04 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
06 - 1 tablespoon almond butter
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Ice
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (6–8 cubes)
# How To Make:
01 - Add chickpeas, banana, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almond butter, and cinnamon to the blender.
02 - Blend all ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Add ice cubes and blend again until frothy and chilled.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more maple syrup if needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
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- Sharing this feels like passing along a little secret for a creamy, protein-packed treat that surprises everyone.
- It became my go-to because it blends nutrition and flavor effortlessly, perfect for anytime energy boosts.
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- Using canned chickpeas keeps the prep time minimal without sacrificing texture or taste.
- Frozen banana slices create a thicker smoothie that tastes like dessert but stays healthy.
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- Blend on high speed for at least a minute to break down chickpeas completely for smoothness.
- Adding a pinch of salt can really brighten the flavors and balance sweetness.