Blueberry Vanilla Cashew Smoothie Bowl (Printable)
Creamy blueberry cashew blend with vanilla and chia seeds. Antioxidant-rich, ready in 10 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 1 cup frozen blueberries
02 - 1 small frozen banana
03 - 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 2–4 hours and drained
04 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk
05 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, optional
06 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Toppings
08 - 2 tablespoons chia seeds
09 - 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
10 - 1 tablespoon raw cashews, roughly chopped
11 - 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, optional
12 - Sliced banana, optional
13 - Granola, optional
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place frozen blueberries, frozen banana, soaked cashews, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a high-speed blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
02 - Divide the blended mixture evenly between two serving bowls, using a spatula to ensure all the smoothie is transferred.
03 - Sprinkle chia seeds over each bowl, then arrange fresh blueberries, chopped cashews, and any additional toppings such as shredded coconut, banana slices, or granola on top.
04 - Serve immediately with spoons while the smoothie bowl is thick and chilled.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cashew cream base makes it taste like dessert for breakfast without any dairy
- You can prep multiple servings in under 10 minutes and customize toppings differently each time
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- Soaking the cashews isnt optional if you want that creamy consistency without weird bits
- The bowl melts faster than you think, so have your toppings ready before you start blending
03 -
- Let your soaked cashews sit in the fridge overnight for the creamiest result
- Warm your frozen fruit just slightly in the microwave for 20 seconds if your blender struggles