Almond Milk Smoothie with Figs and Peanut Butter

1 servingsmedium
Almond Milk Smoothie with Figs and Peanut Butter

Quick blended smoothie combining creamy almond milk, fresh banana, and chopped figs with peanut butter and honey. Designed for high-speed blenders, this drink blends smooth in under a minute. No cooking required.

Ingredients

1 servings
  • 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened vanilla
    oat milk1:1plant-based

    similar texture and neutral flavor

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  • cup figs, chopped
    datesequal weightdried fruit

    denser sweetness

  • 1 banana, whole
  • 2 teaspoons peanut butter
    almond butter1:1tree nutpeanuts-freeadds dairy

    similar richness and binding

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  • ¼ cup honey
    maple syrup1:1sweetener

    adds earthy note

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  • ½ cup ice

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add almond milk, figs, banana, peanut butter, honey, and ice to blender jar in order listed

  2. 2

    For Blendtec: press SMOOTHIE button

  3. 3

    For Vitamix: start on speed 1, gradually increase to speed 10 or high, blend until smooth approximately 45 seconds

Good to Know

Storage

Consume immediately for best texture; refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day

Make Ahead

Measure dry ingredients and freeze banana in advance; blend fresh when ready

Serve With

Pour into glass immediately after blending; enjoy as post-workout or breakfast drink

Common Mistakes

Watch

Do not overfill jar to avoid overflow during high-speed blending

Watch

Add ice last to ensure even distribution and prevent premature crushing

Substitutions

Dairy-Free Swaps

almond milk
cow's milk1:1dairyadds dairy

richer creaminess

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Nut-Free Alternatives

peanut butter
almond butter1:1tree nutpeanuts-freeadds dairy

similar richness and binding

Full guide →

General Alternatives

almond milk
oat milk1:1plant-based

similar texture and neutral flavor

Full guide →
honey
maple syrup1:1sweetener

adds earthy note

Full guide →
figs
datesequal weightdried fruit

denser sweetness

Full guide →
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