Almond Butter Smoothie: Rich, Vegan, Easy to Make

One of the best ways to stack protein, lose weight, and enjoy a rich, delicious treat at the same time, is with this almond butter smoothie recipe made from scratch. It’s got essential amino acids, dietary fiber, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E. It’s also one of the healthiest vegan smoothie recipes ever—all organic, plant-based, gluten-free.      

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Almonds are one of nature’s healthiest nuts, and I can’t think of a better way to get all those powerhouse nutrients than in a creamy rich almond butter smoothie.

Almonds are not only packed with calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin E, they also rock fiber, omega 3s, folate, phosphorous, and riboflavin. 

And most of us who already adore almond butter know how tasty it is. It’s great in smoothies and goes with peanut butter, cashew, tahini, and walnut butter too.

Sometimes I add three! 

Almond Nutrition  

• Antioxidants.
• Polyphenols.
• Flavonoids.
• Calcium.
• Magnesium.
• Potassium.
• Vitamin E.
• Dietary fiber.
• Riboflavin.
• Phosphorous.
• Selenium.
• Manganese.
• Omega 3s.
• Folate.
• Iron.

Another reason almonds are good for you is because they help mitigate disease. Studies have linked them to whole slews of health benefits.

Almond Benefits  

• Improves cholesterol.
• Balances blood sugar.
• Reduces high blood pressure.
• Nourishes the biome.
• Helps fight disease.
• Helps you lose weight.
• Supports bone-health.
• Boosts heart-health.
• Fights free radicals.
• Increases longevity.
• Reduces inflammation.
• Fights oxidative stress.

This recipe is organic, vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free, and probiotic.  

Almond Butter Smoothie 

The almonds in this smoothie recipe not only boost health, they can extend your lifespan.  

According to this report:

“Researchers at Harvard “examined the association between nut consumption and subsequent…mortality” of over a hundred thousand people, followed for decades. In that time, tens of thousands died, but those that ate nuts every day lived significantly longer. Daily nut consumers had fewer cancer deaths, heart disease deaths, and fewer deaths from respiratory disease. And, this was after controlling other lifestyle factors. So, nut consumers lived significantly longer whether they were older or younger, fat or skinny, whether they exercised more or smoked, drank, or ate other foods that may affect mortality.”

Almonds contain essential amino acids for sustainable energy, more vitamin E than most other nuts, and nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.

They’ve also been shown to enhance cognition and boost weight loss.

According to one report, “A review of 64 clinical trials and 14 meta-analyses reported that almonds were the only nut that showed a small but significant reduction in body weight and fat mass ( 38 ). Another study including 100 overweight women found that those consuming almonds lost more weight than those on a nut-free diet.”

Ingredients

• Filtered water ice.

• Organic plant milk. 

• Organic vegan plain yogurt.

• Organic frozen banana.

• Raw organic almond butter.

• Organic stevia extract.

• Vanilla, almond, or your favorite extract.   

• Salt (Celtic, pink).

Notes on Kitchenware

If you haven’t invested yet in high-quality non-toxic kitchenware, it’s well worth it. Properly cared for it lasts a long time and supports health.

You can also recycle glass jars and non-toxic containers from products you already buy and use them as food storage containers—which helps the environment and your wallet.

Look for conscientious packaging (BPA & phthalate free, etc.) that you can reuse.

Vegan Almond Butter Smoothie 

Raw organic almond butter is high in protein and nutrients, but to optimize, go sprouted. Using sprouted nuts in this recipe increases the absorption of amino acids, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and more.

There are substantial increases in micronutrients in sprouted vs un-sprouted nuts and seeds.

Almond Butter Smoothies and Nootropics

Here’s a list of nootropics and boosters I add to smoothies:  

Smoothie Ideas

• Spirulina.

• Chlorella.

• Matcha green tea.

• Wheatgrass.

• Barley grass.  

• Mushrooms.     

• Turmeric (curcumin) with black pepper co-factor.   

• Beetroot powder.  

• Vitamins and minerals.

• Vegan protein powder.

• Targeted plant blends.

• Seaweeds and plankton.  

• Seeds like chia, hemp, flax, acai (best ground up in liquid and a good source of protein, omegas, and other nutrients).  

• Nootropics/booster hacks.      

• Sprouts & microgreens.  

• Nuts and nut butters.

If you don’t add nootropics and boosters to smoothies and smoothie bowls, you’re missing out.

They’re a perfect base.

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