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A frothy dairy-free chickpea smoothie in a glass with a straw sits on a wooden coaster, surrounded by scattered dates and chickpeas. A small white bowl filled with chickpeas is in the background on a light blue surface.
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high-protein chickpea smoothie (dairy free!)

I know you've seen the viral date shake, but how about a chickpea smoothie with the same cozy date-sweetened flavors but better?! This one has more fiber, 20 grams of protein, and no protein powder. Plus, you only need 7 ingredients, and I bet you already have them on hand.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 311kcal
Author: Mika Kinney

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Drain and rinse the chickpeas and remove pits from dates (if needed). Make sure your banana is frozen!
  • Add ¾ cup chickpeas, 1 banana, 1.25 cups soy milk3 medjool dates, 4 tablespoon peanut butter powder, ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon, and ⅛ teaspoon pure vanilla extract to a blender and blend until everything is smooth (at least 30 seconds). Optional to add a pinch of salt.
  • Enjoy!

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Notes

Add ice! If you prefer a colder drink, simply add a handful of ice cubes! You can also freeze the soy milk in an ice tray beforehand.
Storage: By not using ice, though, it makes this smoothie great for storing and prepping. We like to make a batch and then keep half in the fridge in an airtight jar for up to 1 day. Just give it a stir before enjoying again.
Can I use regular peanut butter instead of PB powder?
You can, but it will alter the nutritional profile, adding more fat and calories. If you do, start with 1-2 tablespoons and adjust to your taste. It might also make the smoothie a bit thicker, so you might need a splash more milk.
If you forgot to freeze a banana... Just add ice cubes! It won't be as creamy but it'll still be delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.01mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 669mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg