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June 2, 2021

Healthy Vegan Pistachio Milkshake

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vegan / gluten free / grain free / refined sugar free 

About this drink

I know that the word “milkshake” is typically associated with a dessert-like drink made with ice cream, but that’s not the case here. This pistachio milkshake uses just 5 healthy ingredients: bananas, pistachios, nondairy milk, vanilla extract and a medjool date. In fact, it’s so healthy that I typically make it for breakfast or a post-workout meal. Though it would also make a delicious dessert. 

How to freeze bananas for the creamiest smoothies, nice cream and milkshakes:
  • Use ripe bananas. It’s important to use very ripe bananas, as they are much sweeter. Brown and spotty is perfect!
  • Peel and cut bananas. By freezing the bananas properly, the blending process will be much easier later. To freeze, peel your ripe bananas and cut into 5-6 pieces. Place in an air-tight bag or container and freeze overnight. If they are still soft when you’re ready to use, they are not frozen enough.

PLEASE NOTE: if you don’t have frozen bananas, that’s okay! Just use fresh bananas and add a cup of ice.

Kitchen essentials
  • A high-speed blender or food processor. I have been using my Ninja blender for years and I still love it.
Substitutions

Plain oat milk: you can use any nondairy milk of choice for this milkshake. I prefer oat milk for it’s extra creaminess, as well as soy milk and cashew milk.

If you love this pistachio milkshake, I really think you will love some of my other healthy nice cream and smoothie recipes:
  • Cookie Dough Nice Cream (Made with Bananas!)
  • Salted Caramel Nice Cream Recipe | Healthy + Vegan!
  • Vanilla Rocky Road Nice Cream (Vegan)
  • Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
  • Vanilla Gorilla Smoothie (Vegan + Refined Sugar Free)
Healthy Vegan Pistachio Milkshake
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Healthy Vegan Pistachio Milkshake

Recipe by Vita Pura Health Course: Desserts, Smoothies/JuicesCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Total time

5

minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 medium-large ripe bananas, frozen (see above for tips to best freeze bananas)*

  • 1 cup plain oat milk (or nondairy milk of choice)

  • 1/4 cup lighty salted pistachios (shells removed)

  • 1 pitted medjool date (optional)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Directions

  • Blend. Add all the ingredients to your blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth. It may take a couple minutes for the pistachios and dates to blend well.
  • Enjoy! Best enjoyed immediately but can be refrigerated for up to a day.

Notes

  • *If you don’t have frozen bananas, that’s okay! Just use fresh bananas and add a cup of ice.
  • This recipe makes one 16 oz. smoothie but size will vary slightly depending on the size of the bananas used.
  • Nutrition label is based on using plain oat milk as the milk of choice. Nutrition will vary depending on the nondairy milk used.

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Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Serving Size2 servings


Calories484

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 14.3g 22%
    • Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%
  • Sodium 168mg 8%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Carbohydrate 88.4g 30%
    • Dietary Fiber 11.7g 47%
    • Sugars 47.4g
  • Protein 10g 20%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2 comments

    • Anonymous
      June 12, 2021
      Tasted great, love pistachios
      Reply
      • Vita Pura Health
        August 1, 2021
        Thanks so much :) Glad you liked it!
        Reply

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    Hey there! I’m Bianca. I have a passion for creating simple, yet nourishing meals with local and seasonally available ingredients. I’m always dreaming of a slow, easy-going lifestyle – one where a homecooked meal can bring us all together. You can learn more about me by clicking here.

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