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National Almond Day Almond Shake!
Almond Shake for Almond Day
February 16th 2011 is National Almond Day, so I’m blending up my favorite Almond Shake. It’s packed with healthy almond flavor and blends up thick and creamy. Even though it’s dairy-free and quite healthy – I don’t call this drink a smoothie because it really does tastes like a creamy, rich milkshake!
Energy Shake! For some serious energy, super fast, blend up this recipe. That’s why I also call it my “Easy Energy Almond Shake”. Whatever you call it, the delicious taste and texture is undeniable. Get my recipe..
Frozen Bananas. You will need two frozen bananas for this recipe. Be sure to freeze your bananas when they are very ripe – a few black spots. And be sure to slice your ripe bananas into quarters before freezing them, so that they will blend easily once used. A clunky, hard, whole frozen banana does not blend easily. Obviously, you will need to prepare for this recipe in advance – start freezing those bananas! Note: two ripe fresh bananas will not work in this recipe. The smoothie would be too mushy and gooey. You need frozen fruit.
Healthy Smoothie. This smoothie is a good source of vitamin E, fiber, protein and potassium. Plus it is packed with energy from healthy fats (from the almonds) and high quality carbohydrates (from the bananas, natural sweetener and non-dairy milk). Choose a well fortified non-dairy milk and you should be getting some healthy, essential vitamins like vitamin B12 and vitamin D. Plus those bananas are easy on your tummy, for some quickly digested energy.
Family Friendly. This recipe will be adored by moms, dads and even picky kids. The fresh taste of almonds, sweet bananas and a creamy milkshake consistency creates quite the crowd-pleasing sip.
Almond Shake
Easy Energy Almond Shake
vegan, serves 2
2 cups almond milk or soymilk, vanilla flavor
2 large frozen bananas, ripe
2 Tbsp almond butter
1/2 cup ice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
garnish: roasted almonds
Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a high power blender. Blend on high until smooth and thick.
2. Pour into glasses and garnish with roasted almonds.
Vegan Almond Shake
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7 Comments
Peggy commented on Feb 16 11 at 5:00 pmHappy National Almond Day! This sounds like a great shake!
Jessica of My Baking Heart commented on Feb 16 11 at 5:06 pmBeautiful photos – this shake sounds delicious! :)
Carol commented on Feb 18 11 at 12:34 pmWhere do you get almond butter?
Maia commented on Feb 27 11 at 2:38 pmI just made this for my husband and picky daughter (who is on a high protein diet), and they loved it! I loved it too, it tastes a bit like horchata. Thanks for the recipe!
@Carol: Trader Joes, health food stores – I would think most regular supermarkets would have it by now. I know I’ve seen it at Costco, in large amounts, of course. Hope that helps!
monique commented on May 21 12 at 6:58 pmCan it be fresh bananas instead frozen?
monique commented on May 21 12 at 7:00 pmok sorry i just read about the bananas.. never mind:) now I have to see where I can find almond butter thats not costco because they sell big qty
monique commented on May 21 12 at 7:01 pmsorry for writing so much, I would like to ask if this is fattening :/ and what would be the recipe for one person
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