Convert your favorite vegan blueberry pancakes to Breakfast smoothies! This easy blueberry, banana, almond milk smoothie with dates is one healthy and tasty treat! Made with just a few basic ingredients, this dairy-free smoothie serves your favorite pancake flavor in the form of a creamy shake and that too in half the time!
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What's a pancake smoothie?
I had come across the term 'Blender Pancakes' while browsing through Pinterest the other day which got me intrigued. It's basically whipping up a pancake batter in a blender. That got me thinking. If one could do that, then why not use the blender to make a pancake smoothie? You get a pancake smoothie when you put all the ingredients needed to make a delicious pancake minus the flour and eggs into a blender to make a deliciously creamy smoothie instead! Isn't that something now!
For this, I had to ensure that the flavors/ingredients I use, remind me of pancakes. Blueberry pancakes are what came to my mind first, and that is how Vegan Blueberry Pancake Smoothie was created!
Also, I wanted to make a vegan smoothie, so I used homemade Almond Milk for this recipe. Plus, smoothies made with almond milk are considered one of the best plant-based alternatives that also tastes great!
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Making pancakes in the morning can be time-consuming which is why this classic pancake flavored smoothie is a preferred choice. This recipe strikes the perfect balance of being both wholesome and tasty. It is so easy to make that anyone can make it!
- It's a blender recipe made with basic pantry staples
- Can be made in just 5 minutes
- Has the flavor of pancakes minus the efforts
- Is a protein-rich vegan drink
- You can enjoy it as a snack or for breakfast
The flavor of a pancake in a glass
I always have blueberries in my fridge because both of us love this fruit. I use it in our smoothies or in summers, I make Blueberry Masala Soda Popsicles. Their tangy-sweet flavor works perfect in this Popsicle recipe. Given that blueberries are a great source of fiber and antioxidants, it does make sense to add it to our diets regularly.
If you like blueberry pancakes, you’ll love this pretty purple slurp called Blueberry Pancake Smoothie with dates. This blueberry pancake smoothie has both healthy carbs and protein necessary for our body, in an ideal ratio.
How to make it
Blueberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie this is a blender recipe, you, of course, need a blender
to make this one!
Pic 1 - Add almond milk.
Pic 2 - Then add blueberries. You can use fresh or frozen blueberries here.
Pic 3 - Followed by old fashioned oats
. Oats add texture and fiber to the smoothie.
Pic 4 - Next add the raw cashews.
Pic 5 - Add dates
. I have used dried dates, but you can use organic Medjool dates.
Pic 6 - Then add the protein powder. I added Vegan Milk Masala instead of store-bought protein powder as its more nourishing and free of preservatives.
Pic 7 - Lastly add cinnamon powder
and a sliced banana
.
Pic 8 - Blend it until its smooth and creamy.
Pour this Blueberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie in serving glasses, throw in some fresh blueberries as a topping, and then serve it immediately or chilled.
Top tips for making this recipe
Feel free to use frozen or fresh blueberries and banana for this recipe. Ensure that the banana is fully ripe. I enjoy making my smoothies with almond milk but if you don't have almond milk, you can use any milk available to you. You can also add 1/4 teaspoon of ginger powder along with the cinnamon for more flavor. This smoothie with Dates and banana should already be sweet enough. But you can also add maple syrup to make it sweeter. If you want, you can also skip adding protein powder.
Sneak in some greens like spinach or kale for extra vitamins and minerals. Throw a frozen waffle in the blender for a more authentic/indulgent flavor. You can easily double or triple the recipe to make more servings.
My go-to smoothie recipes
One can easily make these smoothies with almond milk or any other nut milk to make it vegan!
- Raspberry Mango Sunrise Smoothie
- Green Mango Spinach Yogurt Smoothie
- Vegan Mango Avocado Smoothie
- Kiwi Detox Smoothie
- Peach Raspberry Smoothie
- Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
If you’ve tried this Blueberry Pancake Almond Milk Smoothie or any other recipe on the blog please let me know how it went by commenting below, I love hearing from you!
Blueberry Pancake Almond Milk Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add almond milk in the blender.
- Then add blueberries.
- Followed by old fashioned oats.
- Next add the raw cashews.
- Add dates. I have used dried dates, but you can use organic Medjool dates.
- Then add the protein powder.
- Lastly add cinnamon powder and sliced banana.
- Blend it until its smooth and creamy.
- Pour this Blueberry Banana Almond Milk Smoothie in serving glasses, throw in some fresh blueberries as a topping, and then serve it immediately or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition
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Looks like a beautiful, delicious smoothie. Can you use something else instead of the oats snd dates please? Thanks
Thank you. You can always skip oats and use maple or agave to sweeten it. Hope this helps.
Love the color!! Will try with strawberries too ; two kids two choices 😅
I had this smoothie for breakfast this morning and it was perfect! A great way to start the day!
We have been trying to eat healthier but it's so hard!! Saving to try this put and hopefully curve some of the afternoon snacking.
I just love the way your mind thinks! Pancake smoothie! Genius!
I'd want to have this yummy smoothie for breakfast every day! Love that gorgeous purple color, too!
I'm always looking for a good smoothie recipe this is definitely my new fave!
Love this blueberry smoothie! It's so refreshing and plenty of energy from the protein powder is excellent for morning breakfast on the go!
I love smoothies and this recipe just looks fantastic! I love how you can always add a bit of nutrition without sacrificing the smoothie flavor too much.
What a great way to get my kids to enjoy this smoothie. Blueberry pancake flavor! This is genius. Trying this out in the morning. We have all the ingredients ready!
How creative is this. Love the recipe.
This looks and sounds like it is amazing!!!
Looks fabulous! Healthy n delicious too
the color of that smoothie is absurd! So beautiful!! love the dates in this!! So so good!!
So nutritious. I like that you added nuts and dates. And also the spices set it apart from the most common blueberry smoothies.
Sounds delicious and I'll take all the help I can get in the mornings!
Pancake smoothie! I love this idea! Sounds absolutely delicious, filling, just perfect for someone like me who prefers to drink their breakfast. Thanks so much for the recipe!
This looks fantastic. I'm a big fan of drinking smoothies as part of my post workout plan.