I've always liked the flavour of pistachios and pistachio ice cream is probably my favourite summer treat!
Although pistachios are more expensive than other nuts, I think it's nice to have a change and make a breakfast smoothie that doesn't have peanut butter in it (which is what I usually do!)
Why make this smoothie?
- Delicious breakfast smoothie
- Perfect balance of calories (400 cal) to replace a breakfast
- High in fibre (14 g) and natural protein (12 g)
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Pistachio & Apple Smoothie Ingredients
Once you have the base (milk & pistachios), you can choose to add any greens you have at hand, like spinach, kale, lettuce or even avocado. You can also add green apples, which are refreshing and add a bit of sweetness. I also add mint to bring all the flavours together.
If you don't want to overpower the subtle taste of pistachios, it's best to stick to rice or oatmeal milk (or normal dairy milk), something like coconut milk is going to be too strong.
- pistachios
- spinach or other leafy vegetable (e.g. lettuce)
- green apple
- avocado
- lemon or lime
- almond milk or other type of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- vanilla extract or almond extract
- fine salt
- ice optional (or add more milk if not using)
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How to make this smoothie to suit different diets
If you want to make the smoothie a bit more filling, you can for example add raw egg to your smoothie, which would add extra 75 calories (including extra fat & protein), tofu (for more protein) or flavour free oil, such as sunflower, rice or groundnut oil.
Vegan - use plant based yoghurt or milk & maple or agave syrup
Dairy Free - use plant based yoghurt or milk
Gluten Gree - use gluten-free oats
To add more protein - Tahini, tofu
To add more carbohydrates - Oats, rice, millet
To add more dairy/non-dairy - Cream cheese (dairy or non-dairy) or Yoghurt (dairy or non-dairy)
To add more sweetness - Dates - 2-3 dates pitted, honey, golden syrup or golden syrup substitutes, date syrup, sugar - any kind
How to make Pistachio & Apple smoothie
- Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the flavour to your liking.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Storing & keeping your smoothie
My Pistachio & Apple Smoothie is best-used straightaway. This means making it and drinking it immediately.
However, if you want to keep your breakfast smoothie for a bit longer, it will be fine for a minimum of 12 hrs in the fridge. Alternatively, freeze smoothie drink on the same day and use within 1-3 months.
This smoothie does tend to separate, when you leave it standing for longer. To bring your smoothie back together, stir it with a spoon or a fork before drinking it.
Pistachio & Apple Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pistachios shelled
- 1/2 cup spinach or other leafy vegetable (e.g. lettuce)
- 1/2 cup green apple or 1/2 - 1 apple peeled and cored
- 1/2 avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime
- 1 cup almond milk or other type of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
- tiny pinch fine salt
- 1/2 cup ice optional (or add more milk if not using)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the flavour to your liking.
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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This recipe blog post was originally written on 27 June 2021 and last tested and updated on 9 September 2024
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