Pistachio Butter Breakfast Smoothie

Hello readers!

Has the snow melted in your yard yet, or is it a little bit of a muddy, slushy, mess out there? Gotta love February. We’ve been in the winter season for a few months now, and I know it can start to feel like it's dragging along. So I’m excited to share this next recipe, a very fresh and fruity Pistachio Butter Breakfast Smoothie.

What better to kick away the winter blues than a little tropical getaway? A tropical getaway in our blender, that is. I think this smoothie recipe is the perfect mix of sweet, substantial, and a little bit of tartness. If you’re feeling lacking in the fruit department this winter, let this smoothie be your gateway back!

Smoothies are also such an easy and quick solution to busy mornings, and can be quite healthy for you. An added bonus is that this smoothie is lighter than most breakfast smoothies - using Greek yogurt and pistachio butter in place of a protein powder seems to do the trick, and is so tasty.

Let’s Break It Down! Here’s What You Need For Your Smoothie:

Greek Yogurt.

The base of our smoothie is going to be a delicious honey vanilla Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is light, and an excellent probiotic for our gut health. If you prefer to make a dairy-free version of this smoothie, you may use your favorite substitute (Kite Hill makes great dairy-free yogurt!)

Nuttinosh Roasted Pistachio Butter.

For this recipe, we’re using our classic Nuttinosh Roasted Pistachio Butter. The pistachio butter plays a great plant-based protein role in our smoothie, which is pivotal to getting us energized in the morning without feeling too full! Our Roasted Pistachio Butter can also be a great substitute in other smoothies that typically use peanut butter, almond butter or whey protein powder.

Frozen Fruit.

We can’t very well make a smoothie without some fruit! This recipe uses frozen strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries. It’s important that we use frozen fruit, because this will help keep our smoothie “smooth” and cold once it's ready. You can use fresh fruit if that’s what you have on hand, but maybe add 2-3 ice cubes as well to keep the consistency.

Ginger and Turmeric.

That’s right, this is an immunity smoothie! Ginger and turmeric are a great addition to our wintertime meals. Both are excellent immune boosters and will keep our immune systems strong and healthy through the cold and sick seasons. Adding them into a breakfast smoothie is a quick and easy way to give us a quick boost. According to UMass Medical School, adding a dash of black pepper helps our bodies absorb turmeric, getting us even more nutrition!

I love this smoothie in the wintertime when it still feels dark and cold outside. It’s a delicious pick-me-up that's full of essential vitamins and antioxidants to keep us healthy during cold and flu season. Give it a try and let us know what you think!

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Fruity Pistachio Butter Breakfast Smoothie by Anosha Singh

Prep Time: 5 min

Total Time: 8 min

Makes approx. 1 smoothie.

Ingredients:

• 3 spoonfuls of honey vanilla greek yogurt
• 1 spoonful of Nuttinosh Roasted Pistachio Butter
• Handful of frozen strawberries
• Handful of frozen pineapple
• Handful of frozen blueberries
• ¾ cup grapefruit juice 
• 1 tsp ginger powder (or fresh grated ginger)
• 1 tsp turmeric powder

Directions:

1. Put all of your ingredients into the blender.

2. Blend for one minute, or until you’ve reached preferred consistency.

3. Enjoy!