This is the smoothie I make on a regular basis. I’ll make substitutions, like use raspberries instead of blueberries or tahini instead of peanut butter or steamed frozen beets instead of cauliflower (or a combo). But for the most part, it remains the same. I love how creamy and thick it is (thanks cauliflower!) and that it’s not too sweet, but just sweet enough from the berries, cinnamon and banana or dates.
Cauliflower in your smoothie!? Sounds weird, but I promise you can’t taste it. All it does is add a ton of nutrients and creates a thick, creamy texture. A great way to sneak it into kids smoothies!
I’m not a huge fan of protein powders, so I always try to add other protein-rich ingredients to my smoothies, like nuts/seeds and whole milk Greek yogurt. If I want an extra boost of protein, I’ll add my go-to collagen peptides. This is my protein powder of choice because it’s just one simple ingredient, doesn’t have any protein-powder taste, and is great for joints, skin, and digestion. Feel free to use your go-to protein powder instead, or give collagen a try!
Servings 1 People
Prep Time 5 minutes Ingredients
- 1 cup steamed frozen cauliflower florets (see video!)
- ½ cup frozen blueberries
- ½ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt*
- ½ banana or 2-3 pitted dates
- 2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 cup water
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)**
- 1/2 -1 tsp ground cinnamon (depending on how much you like cinnamon!)
- Pinch of salt
- Cacao nibs for topping (optional)
- *I like to use Greek yogurt in smoothies for extra protein. If all you have is regular whole milk yogurt, that works too!
- **I add this for extra protein after runs/workouts. Vital Proteins is my favorite brand.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. If too thick, add a bit more water and blend again.
- Serve topped with cacao nibs. I like to stir them into smoothies for a little crunch and they make me chew, which helps with digestion.
Items you can prep ahead (optional)
- Prep cauliflower
- Steam, cool, and freeze the cauliflower
Substitutions:
- Make vegan: sub vegan Greek yogurt OR skip the yogurt and add an extra ⅓ cup water + tablespoon of nut or seed butter. Skip the collagen
- Use raspberries instead of blueberries
- Use steamed then frozen beets instead of cauliflower
- Use any nut or seed butter
Storage:
- Store leftovers smoothie covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Give it a stir before drinking
