Hummingbird Cake Smoothie! Whether you're looking for vegan smoothies or just hungry for a healthy sweet treat, this Southern cake-inspired smoothie will please all palates!
Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
I'm all for smoothies, but it's easy to get into a rut and enter the realm of "Blender Boredom." And there's just no excuse for such things, especially when a little creativity is all that's required to make something that's exciting to sip on. Left to my own devices, I can't help but create smoothies that resemble my favorite thing: Dessert.
What happens when you combine banana, pineapple, vanilla, cinnamon, pecans & creamy Silk Cashewmilk? You get a Hummingbird Cake smoothie!
What is Hummingbird Cake?
Hummingbird Cake is a popular Southern spice cake that happens to have many of the same ingredients that work well in a smoothie. The tender cinnamon-spiced cake is anything but dry with mashed banana and sweet crushed pineapple incorporated into the batter and smooth cream cheese frosting slathered on top. Crunchy pecans lend some texture and nuttiness to this yummy dessert.
Eating a slice of Hummingbird Cake on-the-go? Probably not the easiest task. But whipping up a tasty {and guilt-free} alternative for the road? Totally doable.
Tips for a Great Smoothie
- Using frozen bananas makes creamier smoothies without any added ingredients!
- To avoid added sugars, make sure you're using pineapple tidbits or chunks that are packed in 100% juice with no added sweeteners. Alternatively, you can use fresh or frozen pineapple.
- If you don't like or can't use cashew milk, you can use your favorite non-dairy milk in its place.
So, if like my dear husband, you're going to blend up a smoothie every day... why not make it an enticing one?
Hummingbird Cake Smoothie | Silk
Ingredients
- 1 banana {frozen for a creamier texture}
- 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple {or frozen pineapple}
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 4 ounces Silk Original Cashewmilk or favorite milk
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with extra pecans, if desired. Enjoy!
YUM times a million!!!