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

Dairy-Free | 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! 🙂

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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. Megan Marlowe says:

    March 12, 2017 at 9:23 pm

    Girl, what is it about washing the blender? I hate it too. I feel like it’s such a chore in itself and why I don’t make smoothies as much as I should either. I’m breaking it out for this baby though. From the cashew butter to the frozen banana, I’m all over this smoothie! YUM!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Hahaha, I don’t know! It doesn’t seem like it should be that big of a deal, but for some reason it is! Thanks, friend! 🙂

      Reply
  2. swathi says:

    March 12, 2017 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious and healthy smoothie, I love chia seed and banana in my smoothie hadn’t tried with cashew butter. I will give it try as I like cashews a lot.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      Thank you, Swathi! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Byron Thomas says:

    March 12, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    I’ve never been a fan of health-based smoothies, but you may have just changed my mind. I love the simplicity of it all and with combination of bananas and cashew butter, I was all in! 🙂

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      I hope I did, Byron! 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says:

    March 12, 2017 at 9:33 am

    5 stars
    We love smoothies here. So great for lunch, or after a workout. The addition of chia certainly boosts the nutrition, and thickens it up nicely too.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:54 pm

      So awesome, love it!

      Reply
  5. Srivalli Jetti says:

    March 11, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    That smoothie surely is one health pack..using cashew butter must have made this so creamy..and what a delightful way to use chia seeds..I have a huge packet to be used…

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Yes, I agree! Enjoy!

      Reply
  6. Kylee from Kylee Cooks says:

    March 11, 2017 at 2:53 pm

    Smoothies taste like dessert or a treat, but can pack a real punch nutritionally! This looks and sounds amazing.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Exactly, that’s why I love them now! So good!

      Reply
  7. Anya says:

    March 11, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    Wowzers – this smoothie is as delicious as nutritious. And I love that it’s pretty filling too with the cashew butter and bananas.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Thank you, Anya!

      Reply
  8. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says:

    March 11, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I’m not a smoothie person. It’s that I like to chew what I eat but your smoothie is sure tempting me to make it my after workout snack. I am a big fan of Amazon and I do like ordering from them. I haven’t ordered cashew butter from them or chia seeds. I’ll have to look into it.

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      I completely understand. I’ve only recently become a smoothie person! That’s so perfect, Marisa!

      Reply
  9. Reesa Lewandowski says:

    March 11, 2017 at 12:45 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this sounds like a perfect way to start your day! I have never tried cashew butter yet!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Thank you, Reesa!

      Reply
  10. Hanady @ Recipe Nomad says:

    March 11, 2017 at 1:40 am

    Pass me a smoothie please! These look fabulous! I never would have thought to use cashew butter! Great one!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:56 pm

      Haha, love it! Enjoy!

      Reply
  11. Meg | Meg is Well says:

    March 10, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    5 stars
    I love making smoothies and then freezing them! They unthaw so beautifully and are still silky smooth. I also love anything with cashews at the moment so I think this might be my smoothie and it looks so beautiful!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      March 17, 2017 at 1:57 pm

      Ahhh, it’s the BEST! 🙂

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says:

    March 10, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I just recently started experimenting more with chia seeds as well. So this will be a great smoothie to add to my collection. Sounds delicious 🙂

    Reply
  13. Veena Azmanov says:

    March 10, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    5 stars
    Nothing like a glass of wholesome goodness. Banana, cashews, chai and smoothie.. sounds like a perfect breakfast for me.

    Reply
  14. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says:

    March 10, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    These cashew butter smoothies look amazing! I always see cashew butter at Trader Joe’s but never buy it. Now I have a reason to!

    Reply
  15. jill conyers says:

    January 20, 2017 at 3:58 am

    Good morning Christine, I decided to come out of lurking to say hi and to let you know this looks delicious. Love love cashew butter but hardly ever think to add it to smoothies instead of almond butter.

    Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      January 24, 2017 at 7:29 pm

      Hi, Jill! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂 Me too, it’s so great. Almond butter is great too, but sometimes I just love the sweet flavor of cashew butter!

      Reply
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