This delicious vegan Cashew Lime Green Smoothie will be your new go-to for the warmer months!
It’s an incredibly refreshing and light tasting from the lime, yet dense enough to keep you full with fiber-rich spinach, fresh herbs, dates, and mango. The cashews are the star ingredient grounding this smoothie and taking the texture to a whole new level of creaminess, sans dairy!
It’s no surprise I love adding fresh herbs to my smoothies, especially cilantro, mint, and parsley for added nutrition and health benefits. They’re great for digestion and overall nutrition support. More specifically, the combination of mint and cilantro in a smoothie has to be one of my favorite herb marriages!
Using the Foundational Five to Create This Cashew Lime Green Smoothie
In case you’re new to the NS Community and the Mindful Nutrition Method, the Foundational Five system is part of how we teach you to build balanced meals. It makes it easy for you to give your body the nourishment you need while having the flexibility to enjoy the foods you love without stressing about food.
The Foundational Five is made up of five elements of nutrition including Protein, Fat, Non-starchy Carbohydrates, Starchy & Sugary Carbohydrates, and the Flavor Factor (which brings vibrancy, deliciousness, and enjoyment to your meals).
You can download our free guide that walks you through our Foundational Five system for creating balanced meals that you can use to meal prep or cook fresh this week!
Cashew Nutrition Benefits
Promotes Balanced Blood Sugar
When added to any meal, the unsaturated fat and fiber in cashews help to slow down the process of digestion. When the process of digestion is delayed, blood sugar levels are maintained at a stable level, which helps to prevent any significant spikes or drops!
Encourages Optimal Heart Health
Those same unsaturated fats that aid digestion also support a healthy heart. They can help to raise your HDL cholesterol levels and lower your LDL cholesterol levels, making them a great addition to any diet!
Ingredients Needed To Make This Cashew Lime Green Smoothie
- spinach
- mango
- coconut milk
- water
- raw cashews
- fresh ginger
- cilantro
- mint
- date
- organic powdered wheatgrass (optional)
- limes
- sea salt
How To Make This Cashew Lime Green Smoothie
Simply combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth! Add ice to chill to your desired temperature and serve immediately.
Tips For Making This Cashew Lime Green Smoothie
There’s a tip you should keep in mind that will help you save time when assembling this dish.
Try Out Frozen Mango
Looking to speed up the prep time a bit? You can use frozen mango instead of fresh to help cool down the smoothie faster. Plus, this gives a bit of a thicker texture, too!
FAQ About How To Make This Smoothie
What if I’m allergic to cashews?
Don’t sweat it! You can simply use macadamia nuts, brazil nuts, hemp seeds, or almonds. The texture and taste will be a bit different but you’ll still keep the healthy fats, protein, and a bit of fiber from the nuts used.
I would also adjust the sweetness by adding an additional date to the recipe since cashews have a natural sweetness that almonds and macadamia nuts don’t have.