Golden Milk Smoothie

5 from 1 vote

Beat the heat with this Golden Milk Smoothie! Thick, refreshing, and packed with protein, it’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a healthy dessert.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Beverage, Breakfast

Cuisine: Asian, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: golden milk smoothie

Servings: smoothies

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $3.87

Equipment

High-powered blender see note 1

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or any milk of choice
1/4 cup cashews see note 2
1 cup frozen banana coins see note 3
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/16 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon honey see note 4
8 to 10 large ice cubes 1 cup
Chia seeds optional, for topping

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Instructions

Combine cashews and almond milk in a high-powered blender. Process until smooth, about 60–90 seconds.
Add remaining ingredients and blend again until completely smooth, about 60–90 seconds. Make sure the honey doesn’t pool at the bottom.
Before transferring from blender to glass, give it a quick stir to make sure everything is integrated and smooth. If you’ve got any chunks, blend it again. (On the flip side, don’t over-blend or the smoothie won’t be as thick!) Pour into glass(es) and if desired, add an extra sprinkle of cinnamon and/or chia seeds on top. Enjoy promptly; this smoothie is best enjoyed right after being blended.

Notes

Note 1: You’ll need a good, powerful blender (think Blendtec® or Vitamix®) to break down the cashews without soaking them first. If you don’t have a powerful blender, I recommend soaking the cashews first (check out this Cashew Ice Cream recipe for 3 ways to soak cashews).

Note 2: I love dry roasted cashews best—more flavor without extra effort on your part.

Note 3: The banana sweetens and thickens the smoothie beautifully. It also ensures the smoothie is filling! Make sure to freeze a fully ripe banana or use already frozen ripe bananas!

Note 4: The honey pulls everything together and perfectly sweetens the smoothie. The smoothie is definitely lacking without it!

Storage: For the best flavor, I recommended enjoying the smoothie fresh.

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