When I was a kid, you would often catch me in the mud making different concoctions. I heard that mud was good for your skin, so I subjected my sister and brother to quite a few “spa days.” I knew the dirt was good for worms, so I made mud pies for them to eat. I even pretended that mud was good for humans to eat so I added grass, sticks, and colorful flower petals to my pot. You’ll never know if I actually tasted my creations. Ha!
What I am getting at is that creating new things, real and pretend, has been my passion since I was very young. Creating new recipes that bring health and joy to my community has been a lifelong dream.
I am doing somersaults over here as I am overjoyed to share my Pistachio Dreams Smoothie with you!
Pistachio Dreams Smoothie!
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup filtered water
- 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder (at least 20g of protein)
- 2 tbsp coconut flakes
- 1 handful spinach
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 4 drops plain stevia (more if you want it sweeter)
- 4 ice cubes (more if you want it cooler)
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, in the order listed, in your blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Feel free to do a little shoulder dance while blending.
- Pour into your favorite glass jar and enjoy!
- Blender
Notes
As you can see, no pistachios were used in this recipe. Trust me when I tell you this will still be the yummiest pistachio pudding flavor you will ever find! Also, for my purist friends, feel free to use pistachios in place of the almond butter, but first, soak them in filtered water for at least 30 minutes and ensure they are unsalted.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
702Fat
45.95 gSat. Fat
10.75 gCarbs
35.63 gFiber
13.07 gNet carbs
22.57 gSugar
6.54 gProtein
49.98 gSodium
521.47 mgCholesterol
123.07 mgNutritional information has been AI generated. Please consult a medical professional if you have questions.
My father was a bit obsessed with pistachios, so I feel lucky to have grown up with their delicious flavor profile and brain-supportive nutrients. I also feel like Dad may have sent me this recipe from the other side as an angel wink to make me smile. There are no pistachios in this recipe, and yet it tastes like the yummiest pistachio pudding I have ever had.
You could easily make this recipe using pistachios instead of almond butter. I would recommend using a high-speed blender and/or soaking them in water (for about 30 minutes) to soften them first. Oh, and definitely use the unsalted version so you get to keep the sweetness in your smoothie.
Here are some of the nutrients you get in each glorious sip:
Protein
Fiber
Brain supportive healthy fat
Potassium
Vitamin C
Chlorophyll
Iron
Calcium
Magnesium
Let me know what you think!
All my love,
Michelle
