Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl

Last Updated on January 8, 2024 by Christin Gillespie

Pistachio ice cream meets smoothie bowl! This thick and creamy Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl is the perfect healthy indulgence when you are craving something sweet. It tastes like pistachio ice cream, but it is made with wholesome ingredients. You don’t want to miss this vegan & gluten-free smoothie bowl!

This pistachio ice cream smoothie bowl seriously tastes like a pistachio milkshake (added bonus: it’s good for you). The texture is smooth, thick, and creamy because of the frozen banana, pistachios, almond milk, and Medjool dates. Besides the pistachios, almond extract is the essential ingredient to achieve the pistachio ice cream flavor. Above all though a high-speed blender is necessary for that ultra-creamy consistently. Best of all though, it’s an easy smoothie recipe that only takes 5 minutes to make!

Why You’ll Love This Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl

• Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• Perfect breakfast that is sweet, energizing, and healthy. 
• Tastes like pistachio ice cream, but in a smoothie bowl form.
• Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl Ingredients

This pistachio smoothie is creamy and perfectly sweet, so it actually tastes like you’re indulging into a bowl of pistachio ice cream. Here are the ingredients you’ll need:

• 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: Fruity, sweet, make the whole mixture a little thicker and creamier. Also, be sure to make sure that your dates are pitted.
• Organic Pistachios: The essential ingredient to making this pistachio smoothie bowl. Unsalted (and hopefully pre-shelled for the sake of your fingers!) pistachios blend right in with the other ingredient for color, extra creaminess, and most importantly flavor.
• Organic Almond Extract: Adding almond extract to this pistachio smoothie transpires the flavors to next-level delicious. Trust me! The almond almond extract makes this smoothie bowl taste like pistachio ice cream. YUM!
• Organic Spinach: Adding a handful of fresh spinach will change the color to achieve the green color of pistachio ice cream & you can’t even taste it at all!
• Organic Unsweetened Non-dairy Milk: You only need a little liquid to blend, since it’s a smoothie bowl. I used organic unsweetened almond milk, but you can use any non-dairy milk that you enjoy.
• Organic Ground Flax Seeds: 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 Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl

All it takes is 3 simple steps to achieve your pistachio ice cream smoothie!

1. Add: To begin, add the non-dairy milk, almond extract, ground flax seeds, pistachios, spinach, frozen banana, Medjool dates, 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 creamy smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with coconut flakes and vanilla almond granola, if desired. Enjoy!

Smoothie Bowl Toppings

Although toppings aren’t required, it truly takes this smoothie bowl to the next level. Plus, you’re not just topping a smoothie bowl, you’re really topping ice cream! I topped my pistachio ice cream smoothie with coconut flakes and my favorite vanilla almond granola. Of course, you can top with whatever you want, so I will provide you with some tasty smoothie bowl topping suggestions.

• Fresh Organic Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, etc.
• Sliced Organic Banana
• Chopped Organic Medjool Dates
• Toasted Organic Nuts/Seeds: pistachios, 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 frozen cauliflower and a frozen banana, 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.
• Don’t forget the almond extract! It’s the secret ingredient to making this smoothie taste like pistachio ice cream.
• 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?

Most definitely! This smoothie bowl can be as thick or thin as you desire. Add extra non-dairy milk, about a cup, to make this smoothie bowl a smoothie. Or in this case, a pistachio ice cream milkshake!

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 unflavored protein powder for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this Smoothie Bowl in Advance?

I do not suggest making this Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl in advance. Nonetheless, you can certainly prep all the ingredients, the night before, by adding them to a freezer safe bag. Thus, in the morning, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk, to your blender.

More Smoothie Bowl Recipes:

• Cashew Cookie Dough Smoothie Bowl
• Strawberry Maca Smoothie Bowl
• Creamy Cashew Smoothie Bowl
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Smoothie Bowl
• Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl
• Peanut Butter Cookie Smoothie Bowl
• Berry Beet Smoothie Bowl
• Peach Raspberry Smoothie Bowl
• Pumpkin Pie Smoothie Bowl
• Cherry Avocado Smoothie Bowl
• Berry Cashew Smoothie Bowl

Sharing Is Caring!

If you make this recipe, please leave a review & rating below! I love hearing from you and it helps others learn more about the recipe too. Lastly, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Be sure to follow along on Pinterest, Instagram, & TikTok for even more deliciousness & wellness tips!

Xoxo.

Christin.

Print