Blueberry Tahini Smoothie
Tahini, cardamom, and vanilla add such a unique taste and “warming” touch to this blueberry banana tahini smoothie. This recipe is full of fiber, healthy fats, and protein, while also sneaking in some greens (I swear you can’t taste the spinach at all!) Recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and naturally sweetened with fruit only.
We love a “warming” breakfast smoothie around here – like my banana chai smoothie or my ginger pear smoothie – and this tahini smoothie is no different! It’s flavoured with spices like cardamom and vanilla, while tahini gives it a nutty, earthy flavour. A great smoothie to enjoy all year round 🙂
Featured Review
Love this smoothie! I added some unflavoured vegan protein and it was perfect. The hint of cardamom is lovely!
Becs
Here’s a look at the ingredients:
Tahini is a smooth, creamy paste made from toasted and ground sesame seeds. You can find it in the nut butter section of most grocery stores.
Please note that these pictures are meant to provide a helpful visual overview of the recipe. Full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
My Favourite Smoothie Blender
Vitamix Blender
I use this Vitamix almost every day. I bought it about 7 years ago and it still functions perfectly. It makes a super smooth and creamy smoothie in seconds (not to mention many other meals, like soups)!
Blueberry Tahini Smoothie Nutrition Benefits
This smoothie recipe is packed with nutritious ingredients, like:
- Blueberries are an excellent source of fibre, antioxidants, and micronutrients like vitamin C, K, B6 + manganese.
- Tahini is a source of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, plant-based protein, and essential minerals like calcium, iron, and magnesium.
- Bananas are a good source of dietary fibre and micronutrients like potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and magnesium.
- Spinach is packed with phytonutrients and is a source of micronutrients like, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, iron, and calcium.
- Chia seeds are packed with fibre, omega-3 fatty acids, protein, and minerals like magnesium, calcium + iron.
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Get the Recipe: Blueberry Tahini Smoothie With Banana (Vegan)
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk, unsweetened (or other plant-based milk)
- 1.5 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen
- 1 medium banana, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- Optional: unflavoured or vanilla protein powder, collagen powder, or ice (if not using frozen produce)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, starting with the almond milk.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Feel free to adjust flavours or amounts of liquid until desired taste/consistency is reached. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the banana, simply remove the peel and break in half. Store in a freezer-safe container or bag and place in the freezer. Do this the night before (or any time you have a bunch of bananas getting too ripe), so that you have frozen chunks of fruit ready to go in the morning. I usually keep a big bag of frozen bananas in the freezer at all times to add to my smoothies!
- Instead of almond milk, you can use any milk or milk alternatives that you like. Just aim for an unsweetened one, if possible.
- If you want to increase the protein content of this smoothie, feel free to add a scoop of your favourite protein powder. An unflavoured or vanilla version would work best. I also like using an unflavoured collagen powder – I find it doesn’t change the taste or texture of the smoothie as much as most protein powders.
- Instead of chia seeds, you can use other seeds like hemp, pumpkin, or flax.
- Instead of blueberries, you could try this with another berry like strawberries or raspberries!
- If you don’t have or don’t like cardamom, you can swap it with some ground cinnamon instead.
Nutrition
As a dietitian, I create recipes with whole food ingredients that provide the nutrients needed for optimal health. My nutrition philosophy does not focus on numbers; however, I understand that this information can be helpful.
Do note that the nutrition info provided is an estimate and I cannot guarantee correctness of the displayed values. These numbers will differ depending on brands used, recipe modifications, and amount eaten. If you require specific nutrition information due to medical reasons, please consult with your dietitian or physician.
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4 Comments on “Blueberry Tahini Smoothie”
Love this smoothie! I added some unflavoured vegan protein and it was perfect. The hint of cardamom is lovely!
Hi Becs!! Thank you so much for the review! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one!! All about that pinch of cardamom as we transition into fall 😉
Delicious! I added half a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and subbed 1/4c of the milk for yogurt. I love the cardamom flavor! Will definitely be making this again.
Hi Anna! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It’s so appreciated and I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed this one. Isn’t cardamom such a lovely touch to smoothies?! Especially this time of the year 🙂