This smoothie with cooked quinoa is high in protein (17 grams), and when we mix it with dates, cinnamon, tahini, and bananas it's drool-worthy.
I'm always looking for more nutrient-dense food to add to my daily smoothie, and was wondering: can quinoa in a smoothie be good? I'd say yes! This is one of those winners that I will be making on repeat for years to come. For another smoothie with quinoa try this tropical blend!
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Ingredients needed
- Quinoa: I wanted quinoa to be the feature of this smoothie as it is a great ingredient for smoothies making them creamy and increasing the protein! However, the taste of quinoa can be strong, so it's good to use a recipe when starting to make a smoothie with quinoa. My tip: Rinse the quinoa or even soak it (overnight) before cooking it to remove a natural coating quinoa has called saponin, as this removes the bitter taste.
- Banana: For this quinoa smoothie recipe, bananas make it sweet, creamy, and thick. Bananas are a good source of potassium. Use frozen bananas to make this smoothie even thicker.
- Milk: To increase how creamy this smoothie is we need milk. You can use whatever milk you prefer (cow milk, soy milk, oat milk, cashew milk, etc). I like to use unsweetened almond milk to make this smoothie dairy-free.
- Tahini: This is a paste made out of sesame seeds, if you don't have tahini, replace it with another nut or seed butter.
- Dates: I like to use Medjool dates as they are large and plump (often found in a container in the produce section), however, any dates work - they will sweeten this quinoa smoothie. Be sure to remove any pits and stems before placing them in the blender.
- Vanilla & Cinnamon: Both these ingredients are in this smoothie to boost flavor and I wouldn't skip them - it makes this blend delicious.
How to make a smoothie with quinoa
- Place the quinoa, tahini, bananas, milk, dates, cinnamon, and vanilla into the blender. Put the ice cubes on the very top to support the blender blades and help the blending process.
- Secure the lid and blend for 45 seconds, to 1 minute until everything is thick and creamy. Pour into a large glass and enjoy!!
Recommended for smoothies
For a thick smoothie, a good blender is key! I use my Vitamix blender daily and think it is the number one purchase for making healthy food in the kitchen!
Other smoothie recipes to try
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Quinoa Smoothie (High Protein)
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
Instructions
- Place the cooked quinoa, tahini, bananas, milk, dates, cinnamon, vanilla and ice cubes into the blender. Secure the lid and blend for 1-2 minutes until everything is thick and creamy.
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Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
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