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Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, refined sugar free, 5 minutes. SO good!

Vegetarian | 01.18.17

Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie

Creamy and sweet Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie! This super healthy smoothie is perfect for starting the day off in a healthy and energizing way!

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Two Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothies with blue straws and topped with chopped pistachios

Lately, I’ve been super obsessed with smoothies. Specifically, adding chia seeds to smoothies, as you can see via the Strawberry Banana Chia Seed Smoothie I made JUST last week! OBSESSED.

It’s really a crazy thing because I’ve never been much of a smoothie person. It’s not that I don’t love how they taste, it’s just that I hate having to wash the blender after I make them. The thought of doing that everyday….bleh. I’d rather not.

A close up of a Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie topped with nuts and a straw

Prep this Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie in Advance!

BUT THEN….I discovered the power of freezing things! It’s funny how forgetful one can be to what seems like the most obvious thing. Why did it ONLY JUST NOW occur to me to make smoothies in bulk, freeze them, and then just thaw them out the night before I need them?

Needless to say, I’ll be heading to the kitchen after I write out this post to bulk-make more of this Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie, this Dragon Fruit & Goji Berry Smoothie, and this Turmeric Pineapple & Kiwi Kale Smoothie for breakfast and snacks that’ll last all week long. #MealPrep, y’all!

An overhead shot of a Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie topped with nuts

The texture and taste of this delicious Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie is AMAZING!

I’m not sure why, but adding chia seeds to smoothies seriously takes them to another level. Like, REALLY. You have to try this! Maybe you already have and I’m just super-duper late to the smoothie game, but it has basically been life changing for me.

I started adding chia seeds to my smoothies because I had this massive bag of the BEST chia seeds ever (they’re organic! I love this brand!) that I needed to start using more of before they expire. I’m sooooooo glad that I did! I’ve been missing out this entire time. Chia seed anything is delicious, but chia seed smoothies are EPIC!

Pro-tip: Add this delicious (yes, delicious!) vegan protein powder to your smoothie to take it to the next level!

Two glasses of Chia Seed Smoothie sitting on a blue worktop with blue straws

Here are a few tips for making this Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie:

  • Cashew butter is sold at most stores (or on Amazon), but I think almond butter would be amazing as well. I personally like using lightly salted cashew butter for a hint of sweet/salty, but feel free to use whatever you prefer!
  • Slice up the bananas and place them in plastic sandwich bags to freeze overnight! This is the only part of the smoothie that’s actually frozen, so be sure to do this the night before! 🙂

More Healthy Smoothie Recipe You Might Like:

  • Easy Chocolate Banana Smoothie
  • Strawberry Acai Smoothie Bowl
  • Golden Glow Pineapple Turmeric Smoothie
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Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie! Vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, refined sugar free, 5 minutes. SO good!
5 from 11 votes
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Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie

Creamy and sweet Banana Cashew Butter Chia Seed Smoothie! This super healthy smoothie is perfect for starting the day off in a healthy and energizing way!. Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar Free
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 370 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup cashew butter
  • 2 frozen medium bananas
  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp chia seeds
  • toppings of choice (optional)

Instructions

  • Blend everything together and enjoy!

Notes

  • Cashew butter is sold at most stores (or on Amazon), but I think almond butter would be amazing as well. I personally like using lightly salted cashew butter for a hint of sweet/salty, but feel free to use whatever you prefer!
  • Slice up the bananas and place them in plastic sandwich bags to freeze overnight! This is the only part of the smoothie that's actually frozen, so be sure to do this the night before! 🙂

Nutrition

Calories: 370 kcal
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38 Comments

  1. Emily Kemp says:

    January 7, 2019 at 7:43 am

    5 stars
    Oh, I love the sound of this smoothie, cashew butter is my fave!

    Reply
  2. Holly says:

    April 18, 2018 at 4:05 pm

    5 stars
    This is so good, I’m trying to stop myself from drinking it all in a few minutes. Thank you for the delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      April 25, 2018 at 12:33 pm

      So glad you enjoyed the recipe, Holly! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Jennifer A Stewart says:

    March 13, 2017 at 8:04 pm

    I love freezing the bananas beforehand as I don’t have to use any ice in my smoothies. I even freeze my pineapple too. Making smoothie packets has saved my time in the morning too! I hate cleaning the blender but because we have so many dishes all the time I have to run my dishwasher every day so my blender just lands in there.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:51 pm

      Yes, me too! So perfect for smoothie packets. Love it!

      Reply
  4. Natalie says:

    March 13, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    Oh, I hate washing my blender too! But when I take few sips of a smoothie I forget about the trouble. Frozen banana smoothies are my favorite ones. Can it be easier to make a healthy meal on to go?! No, I don’t think so. And only a mad-man would say NO to this banana cashew beauty. It looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:52 pm

      Haha that’s so funny. Glad I’m not the only one! So true 🙂

      Reply
  5. Daniela Anderson says:

    March 13, 2017 at 1:56 pm

    5 stars
    What a fantastic drink for a great start of the day! I’m a big fan of smoothies and chia seeds add extra goodness to them. It must be really tasty, not to mention healthy and nutritious.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Thank you, Daniela!

      Reply
  6. Molly Kumar says:

    March 13, 2017 at 4:16 am

    I LOVE Smoothies !! They are my goto meal option and your recipe looks fabulous. I can so imagine the delicious flavors of banana and cashew butter would mix together to give such a smooth flavorful drink.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:53 pm

      Me too, Molly! 🙂 So good!

      Reply
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