A creamy, cashew, cardamom smoothie that’s sweet, smooth and decadent!
This drink is dessert-like – almost like drinking melted ice cream. The cashews and almond milk add creaminess, the frozen banana makes the drink nice and cold, and when you add in some freshly ground cardamom – it becomes over-the-top delicious.
You only need 4 ingredients to make this drink:
- cashews
- almond milk
- a frozen banana
- freshly ground cardamom seeds.
When it comes to desserts and smoothies, I highly suggest freshly grinding cardamom because the flavor is so prominent. Pre-ground cardamom just isn’t as flavorful. That’s not as much of an issue when it comes to curries because the spice tends to take more of a backseat, adding just a touch of flavor.
I think cardamom is my favorite spice, especially when it comes to sweets. Here are some of my other recipes starring cardamom:
Enjoy this creamy, cardamom-spiced drink and let me know how much you love it! 🙂
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cashews
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 5 cardamom pods grind the black seeds and use in the smoothie. You can also use a big pinch of ground cardamom.
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to your blender, secure lid and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Diana says
Oh my gosh, this was fabulous! I’d have never thought of adding cardamom to my smoothies, so I’m glad I tried this! I modified a bit using cashew milk, 1/4 cup cashews instead of 1/3, and adding a scoop of vanilla protein powder. Love it!
My Heart Beets says
Diana, I’m so glad you liked it!! 🙂
Tahirah Salam says
We’re having this smoothie when we break our fast today. I’m throwing a few dates in with it ☺
Gina @ So Let's Hang Out says
I LOVE all things cardamom. This sounds wonderful!!
Gabby @ the veggie nook says
Oh this looks so good! I must replenish my banana stores!