Creamy and thick pistachio smoothie that tastes incredible.
Pistachio is a luxury nut with many benefits.
Smoothies made with pistachios are not common, but if you are looking for a unique experience and to take your smoothies to the next level, add pistachios to smoothies!
Print
Pistachio Smoothie (Banana & Berry)
Nourish your body with a delightful blend of pistachio, strawberries, spinach, banana, and almond milk in this refreshing pistachio smoothie.
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp pistachio butter (or 2 tbsp pistachio nuts roasted unsalted and shelled)
- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 handful of spinach (washed)
- 1 small ripe banana (peeled and diced)
- 1 cup vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients as described in the ingredients list.
- To a blender, add the banana and spinach first, followed by the rest of the ingredients.
- Blend until smooth. For about 4-5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
*For smoothie benefits, recipe notes, and more, scroll down!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 31.2g
- Fat: 10.4g
- Carbohydrates: 49.3g
- Fiber: 6.8g
- Protein: 6.6g
Why You Will Love This Pistachio Smoothie
This pistachio butter smoothie is luscious, nutty, creamy and luxurious.
Whether you are trying to impress a friend or a guest, or simply want to treat yourself, this smoothie is just what you need.
Here’s an overview of why I personally love this smoothie, and why I think you will too:
- Distinctive Flavor: The rich, nutty flavor of pistachio butter makes this smoothie stand out from the usual fruit and vegetable blends, offering a unique taste experience.
- It Is Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins (A, C, D), minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium), fiber, and antioxidants, it’s a powerhouse of nutrition that supports overall health.
- Energy Boosting: With a good balance of carbohydrates, protein, and healthy fats, this smoothie provides sustained energy, making it a perfect start to the day or a midday pick-me-up.
- Dairy-Free and Vegan-Friendly: This smoothie is suitable for those following a vegan or dairy-free diet, ensuring everyone can enjoy its deliciousness.
- Easy and Quick to Prepare: This smoothie requires minimal ingredients and preparation time, making it an ideal option for busy mornings or as a quick, nutritious snack.
- Versatile: It’s easily customizable; you can adjust the sweetness, add more protein, or throw in different fruits and vegetables according to your nutritional needs or taste preferences.
If you enjoy this smoothie, I recommend that you also try my almond butter pre workout smoothie and my blueberry peanut butter smoothie recipe!
Smoothie Variation And Recipe Notes
There are many different ways you can make this smoothie. I have listed some optional substitutions below, just in case you want something slightly different.
- The Berries: Instead of strawberries, you can use blueberries or another berry of choice.
- No Banana: If you are not a fan of bananas, you can substitute the banana for mango instead.
- The Greens: Instead of spinach, you can use other leafy greens of choice, such as kale.
- The Base: If you are not vegan, you can use dairy milk, or try coconut milk. It adds lots of extra creaminess to this smoothie.
- Boost The Protein: Add a scoop of your favorite protein powder for 20-25g extra protein!
Recipe Equipment:
| Blender Type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Nutribullet 600 | ✓ |
| Vitamix Blender Propel 510 | ✓ |
| BlendJet 4000mAh | x |
| Ninja Blender BL610 | ✓ |
| Oster 6640 Blender | ✓ |
| Hamilton Beach 58148A Blender | ✓ |
| AMZChef Blender 1800 W | ✓ |
| Wamife Blender | ✓ |
If you use pistachio butter instead of whole pistachio nuts, the smoothie can be blended using a low-speed blender.
However, if you use whole pistachios (shelled of course) you will require a much more powerful blender.
I recommend using the Ninja Blender, AmzChef, Vitamix & Nutribullet.
Dietary
| Type Of Diet | Suitable |
|---|---|
| Vegan-Friendly | ✓ |
| Dairy-Free | ✓ |
| Gluten-Free | ✓ |
| Diabetic-Friendly | ✗ |
| Paleo-Friendly | ✗ |
| Keto-Friendly | ✗ |
| Raw Food-Friendly | ✗ |
If you use homemade unsweetened and unprocessed almond milk, the smoothie will be suitable for a raw vegan diet and the paleo diet.