Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl

Last Updated on December 26, 2023 by Christin Gillespie

This Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl tastes like ice cream, but is healthy enough for breakfast. A smoothie bowl recipe that only takes minutes to make, is loaded with nutritious ingredients, and is topped off with your favorites. Plus, this easy and sweet breakfast treat is vegan and gluten-free.

Raise your hand if I told you that you could have ice cream for breakfast! Ice cream, ice cream, we all scream for ice cream! If your hands not up, then you’re missing out on this breakfast treat.

Technically, this is not an ice cream recipe, but it sure does taste like a big bowl of it. This Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl is so much more. It’s a thick, sweet, and delicious blend of wholesome ingredients that tastes like an indulgent dessert, but is nutritious enough to be enjoyed for breakfast. What more could you ask for?

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl

• It only takes 5 minutes to make this smoothie bowl.
• Tastes like ice cream.
• This breakfast is sweet, creamy, and healthy. It contains wholesome ingredients such as a frozen banana, frozen cauliflower rice, Medjool dates, and cashews.
• A vegan and gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe.
• Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

This recipe only requires 6 ingredients to make this tasty smoothie bowl.

• Organic Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl!
• Organic Frozen Cauliflower: I know it sounds crazy, but adding frozen cauliflower is where the thick texture comes from. Don’t worry, you can’t taste it. I recommend using store bought frozen cauliflower, or even frozen cauliflower rice, because it blends up nicely.
• Organic Medjool Dates: Adding a couple of dates makes this smoothie bowl extra creamy and sweet. Also, be sure to make sure that your dates are pitted.
• Organic Unsweetened Non-dairy Milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it’s a smoothie bowl. I used unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you enjoy.
• Organic Cashews: It wouldn’t be a Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl if there wasn’t any cashews. I recommend using unroasted and unsalted organic cashews.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: Flaxseeds are loaded with nutrients, high in omega-3 fats, rich in dietary fiber, and you can’t even taste them. They are completely optional, so no problem if you don’t have them…yet!

How to make this Ice Cream Smoothie Bowl

1. Add: To begin, add the non-dairy milk, ground flax seeds, cashews, frozen banana, Medjool dates, and frozen cauliflower rice, in a high-speed blender.
2. Blend: Starting on a low speed, use a tamper to help ingredients blend. Pausing & scraping down sides of the blender as needed. If necessary, add additional non-dairy milk in 1/4 cup increments, until a thick, smooth texture is achieved.
3. Serve: Then, transfer your ice cream smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with coconut cashew granola, chopped Medjool dates, and coconut flakes, if desired. Enjoy!

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Anything goes for topping this creamy smoothie bowl. A scoop of coconut cashew granola, a couple of chopped Medjool dates, and a handful of coconut flakes are my personal favorite toppings for this smoothie recipe. Here are some more topping ideas that pair great with this cashew smoothie bowl:

• Fresh Organic Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Sliced Organic Banana
• Chopped Organic Medjool Dates
• Toasted Organic Nuts/Seeds: almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, cashews, sunflower seeds, pecans, walnuts, etc. 
• Organic Nut Butter: almond butter, creamy peanut butter, hazelnut butter, cashew butter, SunButter, pecan butter, etc.
• Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my vegan gluten-free & nut-free granola, peanut butter granola, coconut cashew granola, chocolate coconut granola, or almond joy granola.
• Organic Coconut Yogurt

Tips for Making the Perfect Smoothie Bowl

To make the perfect smoothie bowl, make sure to follow these recommendations!

• Be sure to use a frozen banana and frozen cauliflower to achieve a thick consistency.
• Start with a little liquid as possible, and add more only as needed. You can always add more, but once you add too much, you can’t go back! Pausing in between blending to scrape down sides helps as well.
• Use a high-speed blender, with a tamper, to ensure that your smoothie bowl achieves a thick and creamy texture.
• Place your serving bowl in the freezer before you begin preparing this recipe and remove it when smoothie is ready. This will ensure that your smoothie bowl stays cold as you enjoy it.

Fresh versus Frozen Ingredients

The key to making smoothie bowls is using frozen ingredients. By adding frozen banana & frozen cauliflower to your smoothie, you will achieve a thicker result, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. I usually start with a little non-dairy milk and add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness. 

Smoothie Bowl FAQ’s

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl a Smoothie?

Absolutely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or as thin as you desire. Increase the liquid from 1/4 cup to 1 cup, to make it a smoothie.

Can I add Protein Powder?

Yes! To increase the protein content of this smoothie bowl, add a scoop of your favorite protein powder. I recommend using an organic vanilla protein powder for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl in Advance?

Unfortunately, no. I do not recommend making this smoothie bowl in advance. However, you can definitely prep all the ingredients the night before by adding them to a freezer safe bag. That way when you’re ready for it, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk to your high-speed blender.

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Xoxo.

Christin.

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