Try this Red Velvet Smoothie! It’s thick, creamy, and just the right amount of sweet. Plus, it’s dairy-free and naturally vegetarian!
Try Golden Milk Smoothie, Immune-Boosting Smoothie, or Peanut Butter Protein Shake next.
Red Velvet Smoothie
Wanting a rich treat but don’t feel like baking or waiting? This red velvet cake smoothie is the answer! Full of protein and fats, it fills you up for hours.
After creating this delicious cherry smoothie and it being such a hit, I realized it tasted just like a milkshake. I thought, how amazing would it be if I tweaked it a little to bring out more of that red velvet cake flavor? So, I added cocoa powder, made a few adjustments, and it turned out to be everything I dreamed of and more.
Red Velvet Smoothie Ingredients
- Cashews: Roasted cashews bring flavor and thicken the smoothie. They make it filling and satisfying with their protein and good fats.
- Milk: Use any milk, but non-dairy milk is perfect for this recipe.
- Frozen dark sweet cherries: These cherries are sweet and juicy. They give the smoothie a bright, fresh flavor.
- Frozen banana: A frozen ripe banana adds sweetness and thickness. Use ripe bananas for the best flavor!
- Cocoa powder: Essential for that red velvet taste! Both regular and Dutch-process cocoa work well.
- Honey: Honey sweetens the smoothie and balances the cocoa’s bitterness.
- Ice: Ice makes the smoothie super cold and thick.
How To Make A Red Velvet Smoothie
- Freeze banana: Freeze several batches for convenience.
- Use a powerful blender: Don’t have a powerful blender? Check out this Cashew Ice Cream recipe for how to soak cashews quickly.
- Measure ingredients: Guessing can lead to too much smoothie or an off taste.
- Add extra milk if needed: If the smoothie isn’t blending well, add a bit more milk.
- Blend and check: After blending, stir the smoothie to ensure it’s smooth.
Storage
This Red Velvet Smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending. It doesn’t sit, store, or re-freeze well. If you won’t consume the whole smoothie in one sitting, I recommend halving the recipe!
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- Healthy Breakfast Cookies made with peanut butter
- Golden Milk a nutrient-dense beverage (hot or cold)
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- Green Smoothie Recipe with spinach
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Red Velvet Smoothie
Equipment
- High powered blender Blendtec or Vitamix—see note 1
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cashews see note 2
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 cup pitted frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 cup frozen sliced banana
- 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
- 8 large ice cubes about 1 cup
- 1 tablespoon honey see note 3
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut a ripe banana into coins, place in a resealable plastic bag, and freeze the night before making this smoothie. Or purchase already frozen bananas. The key to a super thick and creamy smoothie is a frozen banana!
- Combine cashews and milk in a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth, about 60–90 seconds.
- Add remaining ingredients and blend again until smooth, about 60 seconds. If needed, stop the blender and stir around with a spoon and begin blending again or add a touch more milk (sometimes it needs another 1/4 cup or so!). Taste and add additional honey if desired. Enjoy immediately; this smoothie doesn’t sit/store well.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
