Almond Butter Smoothie: Boost Your Energy and Health

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This almond butter smoothie is a quick and easy breakfast or snack made with just 3 ingredients! Low in carbs but full of flavor, it’s easy to customize! 3 grams net carbs per serving. 

When it comes to simple smoothies, my favorite recipes to make are almond milk smoothie, avocado smoothie, and this almond butter smoothie.

It is the healthy recipe as my previous one: Greek Almond Cookies

I’ve been meaning to share an almond butter smoothie for quite some time. It’s been a pleasant change from my usual peanut butter smoothie, and I love how it tastes like dessert! No dairy and no refined sugar are needed, but you’d never tell. The texture is smooth, thick, and extra creamy. It’s got a light almond and maple flavor, without being overpowering.

How to Make Almond Butter Smoothie

Here’s a frosty puree that’s all about flavor: this Almond Butter Smoothie! If you’re an almond butter lover like we are, you’ll adore this way to make it the star ingredient in a smoothie.

Of course, you can add a dollop of AB to any type of smoothie you like. But this one goes big on almond flavor, pairing it with banana, pineapple, and chai spices for an irresistibly sippable drink. Here’s how it’s done!

Ingredients For Smoothie

This almond butter smoothie pairs sweet fruits with nutty almond butter for a protein-packed drink.

• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 banana (room temperature)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• ½ cup milk of choice (dairy, almond milk, or oat milk)
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ginger
• ⅛ teaspoon cardamom or cloves
• 8 ice cubes

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender, breaking the banana into pieces as you add it. Blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 day (shake if it separates).

Tips to Make the Best Smoothie with Almond Butter

• This smoothie relies on the ice for thickness. If you omit it, you’ll have a very thin (but still delicious!) smoothie
• For a protein almond butter smoothie, add 1-2 scoops of your favorite protein powder 
• Taste your smoothie directly from the blender. If it isn’t sweet enough, add a teaspoon or two extra maple syrup 

Flavor Variations

While this smoothie tastes delicious on its own, add some other ingredients for some variety!

• Blueberry– Add 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 
• Peanut butter– Have the best of both worlds! Add a scoop of peanut butter, or replace the almond butter completely with it 
• Banana– Add 1 frozen banana and omit the ice
• Chocolate– Mix in 1-2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 
• Spinach– Add 1 cup of loosely packed baby spinach 

Storing and Freezing the Almond Butter Smoothie

• To store: While the smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Be sure to mix it very well before consuming it, to ensure there has been no separation
• To freeze: Pour the smoothie into an ice cube tray or a shallow container, and store it in the freezer for up to 6 months. When ready to enjoy, simply place the ice cubes/block in the freeze and blend until smooth

Nutritional Facts

Serving: 1serving

Calories: 116kcal

Carbohydrates: 4g

Protein: 4g

Fat: 10g

Sodium: 170mg

Potassium: 120mg

Fiber: 2g

Vitamin A: 1IU

Calcium: 209mg

Iron: 1mg

NET CARBS: 2g

FAQs

Sure, here are some commonly asked questions about almond butter smoothies:

Almond Butter Smoothie Mistakes to Avoid

You sip your smoothie with breakfast. If your smoothie contains protein powder, Greek yogurt, nut butter, and the like, there’s a good chance it contains enough calories to replace your meal rather than accompany it. If you enjoy a smoothie alongside your morning eats, you may want to reconsider your smoothie recipe to lighten your breakfast calorie load.

You add too much fruit. Although fruit is a healthy smoothie ingredient, you can get too much of a good thing —In the form of calories and carbs. A general rule of thumb is to stick to around 1 cup of fruit per smoothie. That’s about a serving. Putting a few different fruits in your blender can easily add up to much more so if you’re mixing fruits, keep an eye on the total amount.

How to Blend the Best Almond Butter Smoothie

Though calorie needs vary depending on age, weight, hormones, activity levels, and more, as a rule of thumb, most of us do well with snacks that contain fewer than 200 calories; a 300- to 450-calorie breakfast would cover most adults’ needs. Here’s how to get the most nutrition without driving the calories sky-high.

Fruit. Start with 1 cup of fresh or frozen fruit. Some great fruit bases include strawberries, blueberries, mangoes, bananas, pineapple, cherries, and peaches.

Veggie. If you don’t mind the green color, adding a handful of spinach or kale is a good way to bring more antioxidants to your drink. However, These greens also give your smoothie more body, but the flavor from the small serving is virtually undetectable when paired with fruit.

Flavor boosters: Flavorful sprinkles include cocoa powder, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, and unsweetened matcha powder. These bring more complexity to your smoothie and can also bring other health benefits.

Grains. Some people like the addition of oats or other fiber-rich grains in their smoothies. In addition to providing more body, you’ll get all the benefits of whole grains when you add them to your smoothie mixture or bowl.