Butter Pecan Smoothie

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Packed with nutrients and delicious flavor, no one will ever guess that this sweet dessert has vegetables in it.

Prep Time8

Total Time8

Course: Breakfast, Snack, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Butter Pecan Smoothie

Servings: smoothie

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $3.13

Equipment

Large blender see note 1

Ingredients

1/2 cup frozen butternut squash
1 cup frozen banana slices
2 large pitted dates coarsely chopped
1/4 cup pecans
1-1/2 cups milk of choice
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Peel the banana and slice it into coins. Place the coins in a sealed bag in the freezer and wait until solid. You can also use store-bought frozen banana coins.
If the dates are hard, soak in boiling water for 5-10 minutes before draining and coarsely chopping. If they're soft, coarsely chop and add to blender.
Add all the ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until completely smooth; about 90-120 seconds. Give it a taste (see note 2) and then pour into a cup and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Use a high-powered blender, such as a Blendtec or Vitamix, to blend the pecans and dates. If you don’t have one, soak the pecans and dates in boiling water for about 10 minutes. Drain and let them cool before adding to your mixture.

Note 2: If needed, add a little honey or maple syrup to sweeten this smoothie. I’ve found with a really good and ripe banana you don’t need the additional sweetener, but this can vary. So, give your smoothie a quick taste and add a teaspoon or two as needed. Be sure to use maple syrup if you're looking for a vegan recipe.

Storage: Enjoy this Butter Pecan Smoothie immediately after blending, as it doesn't store or freeze well. If you can't finish it in one sitting, consider halving the recipe.

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