Cauliflower Smoothie is the perfect way to sneak in veggies without sacrificing flavor. Itโs sweet, creamy, and tastes like a cinnamon roll in a glass!
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The No-Banana Trick For A Thick Smoothie!
I knowโฆ cauliflower in a smoothie sounds a little questionable at first. But stick with me, because this one is so worth it.
This Cauliflower Smoothie is thick, creamy, naturally sweet, and honestly tastes like a cinnamon roll in a glass. The best part? You wonโt taste the cauliflower at all. It just melts right in and gives this smoothie the same kind of thick, spoonable texture I usually get from frozen bananas in smoothies and acai bowls.
And if youโve ever made a smoothie that looked promising but left you hungry 20 minutes laterโฆ this fixes that. Itโs actually filling, super satisfying, and one I keep coming back to again and again.
If youโve been wanting a banana-free smoothie that still feels rich and creamy, this is it.
Can you taste the cauliflower?
While Iโve never been able to taste the cauliflower in this smoothie (weโve made this recipe a lot lately!), I will say you can detect that there are cauliflower chunks if the smoothie isnโt well blended. Be sure to use a high-powered blender and thoroughly blend the smoothie until itโs 100% smooth. You may need to blend this smoothie longer than usual to get that smooth consistency.
Cauliflower Smoothie Ingredients
| Ingredient | Tips or Swaps |
|---|---|
| Frozen cauliflower | Must be frozen, not fresh |
| Medjool dates | Soak first so they blend smooth. If youโve got leftover, use them in Granola Bars or Gluten-free Zucchini Muffins! |
| Almond butter | Swap with cashew butter or peanut butter. |
| Oats | Use quick oats for smoother texture. |
| Milk | Any milk works, I like almond or macadamia. |
| Cinnamon & vanilla | Donโt skip these, they make the smoothie. |
Quick Tip
To ensure the dates blend up nice and smooth, I soak them in boiling water first. Start the smoothie prep by getting the dates soaking and theyโll be soft and ready by the time everything else is in the blender. They only need a few minutes in the boiling water to soften. Be sure to remove any pits from the dates before blending!
Cauliflower Smoothie Tips
- If needed, add a littleย maple syrup, stevia, or honey to further sweeten this smoothie. (I find the dates sweeten it enough, but it can vary depending on the sweetness of the dates used.)
- Measure: While it is much easier to just eyeball a smoothie and throw it all together, I highly recommend measuring ingredients the first few times, so you get proportions/quantities right. Throwing random quantities in a blender can often end up giving you way too much smoothie or tasting, well, nasty.
- Blend. I mentioned this previously, but before transferring the smoothie to a glass, give it a quick stir to be sure everything is smooth. If youโve got any chunks, blend it again.
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Easy Banana Smoothie
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Cauliflower Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Medjool dates pitted
- 1 cup milk see note 1
- 3/4 cup frozen cauliflower florets
- 2 tablespoons almond butter see note 2
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 6 large ice cubes
Instructionsย
- Set dates in a small heat-safe bowl. Pour 1 cup of very hot or boiling water over the dates. Let stand for about 4โ5 minutes or until the rest of the smoothie is ready to go. This ensures the dates blend up nicely. Once theyโve soaked, thoroughly drain and make sure the pits have been removed.
- Meanwhile, assemble the rest of the smoothie. Add remaining ingredients, including the dates, to a large blender. Blend until completely smooth. Give the smoothie a quick stir with a spoon to ensure there are no chunks and blend again if needed.
- Divide between two glasses and drizzle additional almond butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired. Enjoy immediately.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
What a great way to get cauliflower into picky eaters! We loved it!
Thanks so much Hana!
sorry just saw this now will be making this soon can i use date sugar instead as am not a big fan of medjool dates i love caulifower soooooooooooo much perfect for hot days in Singapore will dm you if i make this and let you know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Hope you love it!
I made this smoothie this morning and it was SO yummy! Definitely one that will become a breakfast staple. I was amazed that I couldnโt even taste the cauliflower. (No, I wasnโt paid to say that! itโs that hidden!) Next time Iโll top it off with a little cinnamon too. YUM.
Haha!! So happy it was a hit ๐ Thank you so much Katie!