Name: Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 frozen banana; 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice; 2 pitted Medjool dates; 1/4 cup raw shelled pistachios; 1/2 tsp almond extract; 1 cup spinach; 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 tbsp flaxseeds; Vanilla almond granola (click for recipe!); Coconut flakes

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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!

White bowl filled with green pistachio smoothie bowl. Topped with granola and coconut flakes, with a spoon in it. Sitting on a white marble counter.

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 smoothie bowl recipe

It only takes 5 minutes to make this smoothie bowl.
Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
Perfect breakfast or snack that is sweet, energizing, and healthy.
Tastes like pistachio ice cream, but in a smoothie bowl form.
A vegan and gluten-free smoothie bowl recipe.
Plus, you can customize this smoothie bowl recipe, by adding your favorite toppings.

Key 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:

Frozen Banana: A frozen banana adds more sweetness and creaminess to this smoothie bowl!
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.
Medjool Dates: Fruity, sweet, make the whole mixture a little thicker and creamier. Also, be sure to make sure that your dates are pitted.
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.
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!
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!
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.
Flaxseeds: 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 Pistachio Almond Smoothie Bowl

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

To begin, add the non-dairy milk, almond extract, flaxseeds, pistachios, spinach, frozen banana, Medjool dates, frozen cauliflower rice, in a high-speed blender.
Next, blend the ingredients until smooth, thick, and creamy.
Then, transfer your creamy smoothie to a chilled bowl. Garnish with coconut flakes and vanilla almond granola, if desired.

A blender filled green smoothie, sitting on a white marble counter.

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.

Sliced banana
Fresh or frozen berries
Chopped nuts or seeds
Nut or seed butter
Granola: use your favorite granola. Try my vanilla almond granola, vegan gluten-free & nut-free granola, chocolate peanut butter granola, chocolate coconut granola, almond joy granola, or peanut butter granola.
Coconut flakes or shredded coconut

White bowl filled with green pistachio smoothie bowl. Topped with granola and coconut flakes. Sitting on a white marble counter.

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 off by only adding 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk and only add more if needed.
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 Fruit

The key to making smoothie bowls extra creamy is adding frozen fruit. Through adding in frozen fruits to your smoothies, you will achieve a thicker result, so that you can add toppings, without them sinking. Also, don’t add too much liquid, because it is a smoothie bowl after all. I usually start with a little non-dairy milk and add more, if needed, until I reach the desired thickness.

Smoothie Bowl FAQs

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 a vanilla flavor for this smoothie bowl recipe.

Can I make this smoothie bowl banana free?

Certainly! Replace the frozen banana with an additional 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower.

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 zip lock bag. Thus, in the morning, all you need to do is add the ingredients, along with non-dairy milk, to your blender.

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