A deliciously creamy smoothie made with chickpeas that tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie! Sip on this healthy high-protein Snickerdoodle Chickpea Smoothie for a balanced breakfast or post-workout treat.
THERE. Yeah, I said it.
Chickpeas. In a smoothie. Not on the side. That would be even weirder.
Did you know the United Nations declared 2016 the International Year of Pulses? A whole YEAR dedicated to the humble chickpea and her brothers and sisters! I can't even.
Today I'm teaming up with US Pulses which is basically a dream come true because lezbehonest, I basically am a pulse. Don't know what I mean when I say "pulse?" Pulses are the tiny but mighty superfoods we know as dry peas, chickpeas, beans, and lentils. I love them so very much not just for their fabulous flavor and texture, but because they're bursting with plant-powered protein, filling fiber, iron, folate, and potassium.
Want to learn more? Of course you do! 'Tis the time to take the pulse pledge, which means committing to eating a serving of heart-healthy pulses each week. Hop on over to PulsePledge.com to make your mark!
If you read this blog often, which clearly you do, you know that pulses are in 98.6% of everything I make that's not a dessert. But don't worry, there's enough Gingerbread Chickpea Blondies and Black Bean Zucchini Cookies to go around, too. They're pretty much undetectable when blended up into cookies, bars, and the like. Versatility at its finest!
But I can't lie. I was scared to put my precious chickpeas into a slurpable smoothie. Would it taste like hummus? Would I feel the need to add garlic? Oh heavens no.
So I whizzed up a big honking overripe frozen banana, a spoonful of peanut butter, a heaping teaspoon of cinnamon, a sprinkle of flax, and a quarter cup of chickpeas and VOILA! A thick, creamy, decadent snickerdoodle-ish smoothie that no one would ever in five billion years guess had chickpeas in it was birthed.
So why put chickpeas in your smoothie? Why NOT put chickpeas in your smoothie! They're super nutritious, low in calories, nearly tasteless, and add the most splendid texture to your blend.
I see this becoming a thing. A daily thing. A very very serious daily thing!!!
Sip on, smoothievores of mine.
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Snickerdoodle Chickpea Smoothie Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A deliciously creamy Chickpea Smoothie that tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie! Sip on this healthy high-protein smoothie for a balanced breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 large overripe sliced frozen banana
- ¼ cup chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1 pitted Medjool date, for extra sweetness
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender (I used my Nutribullet) until smooth and creamy. Add a handful of spinach for extra nutrition!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 392mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
This post is sponsored by US Pulses. Thanks for supporting the brands that make Hummusapien possible!
Megan N says
I made this and loved it! Any recommendations to replace the banana with something else by chance?
Alexis Joseph, MS, RD says
So glad! Hmm it’s what offers the sweetness and creamy texture so anything else would make it pretty different! You could try frozen strawberries and avocado for creaminess? Date for sweetness.
Emma says
This was delicious!!! Who would have thought that you could make such a convincing Snickerdoodle taste with chickpeas! This is probably going to become a regular smoothie for my house! Thank you for the recipe!
Alexis Joseph says
Yay so glad!!
Lisa says
I made this with our farm fresh milk. I froze the chickpeas + banana and added oats I place of flaxseed: delicious!
Tammy says
Great idea about oats in place of flax. Thanks.
Pamela Buckshon says
Hi! Are you using canned or dried chickpeas? Thank you!
Alexis Joseph says
Canned!
leah says
Amazing! Healthy, nutritious and delicious =)
Alexis says
Glad you loved it, Leah!
Heather says
I didn't have almond milk, so I substituted in a cup water. It worked! This smoothie was delicious!
Alexis says
Good to know!
Cheri says
I love this smoothie. I add 2 cups of spinach and 1/2 c plain kefir. I've had it for breakfast every day this week!
Alexis says
Love it!!
Cheri says
I love this smoothie. I add 2 cups of spinach and 1/2 c plain kefir. I've had it for breakfast every day this week!
Alexis says
Love it!!
Isbelle Wells says
This was soooo good. My 3 year old drank so much of it! She left me just a few drops haha. Only change I made was I added spinach. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Alexis says
Awwww I’m so glad!
Isbelle Wells says
This was soooo good. My 3 year old drank so much of it! She left me just a few drops haha. Only change I made was I added spinach. Thanks for this wonderful recipe!
Alexis says
Awwww I’m so glad!
amanda says
I just made this and it was absolutely fabulous. Its a new favorite for sure! Love all of your innovative and delicious recipes!
Alexis says
Fabulous! Thanks for letting me know!
amanda says
I just made this and it was absolutely fabulous. Its a new favorite for sure! Love all of your innovative and delicious recipes!
Alexis says
Fabulous! Thanks for letting me know!
Vegan Mummy says
Can I use raisins or something else in place of dates? (I hate them) I can't wait to make this for my little girl and I but minus the chickpeas. =)
Alexis says
Hey there! I promise you don't notice the chickpeas at all 🙂 I think you'd like this recipe better! it's super old, but a best-seller at Alchemy 🙂 Basically 2 overripe frozen bananas, spoonful of almond butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, maple syrup to sweeten if needed, and almond milk to blend. https://www.hummusapien.com/snickerdoodle-smoothie/
Vegan Mummy says
Can I use raisins or something else in place of dates? (I hate them) I can't wait to make this for my little girl and I but minus the chickpeas. =)
Alexis says
Hey there! I promise you don't notice the chickpeas at all 🙂 I think you'd like this recipe better! it's super old, but a best-seller at Alchemy 🙂 Basically 2 overripe frozen bananas, spoonful of almond butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, maple syrup to sweeten if needed, and almond milk to blend. https://www.hummusapien.com/snickerdoodle-smoothie/
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition says
This is pure GOLD. Chickpeas will never cease to amaze me! Can't wait to give this a try!
Kara @ Byte Sized Nutrition says
This is pure GOLD. Chickpeas will never cease to amaze me! Can't wait to give this a try!
Nicole @ What She Ate says
I love your open mindedness! I agree, why NOT put chickpeas in a smoothie? Strange how some people put food in one category and one category only and not mix sweet with savory or cocoa with beans. The possibilities are endless!
Alexis says
Right?! So many yummy pairings!
Nicole @ What She Ate says
I love your open mindedness! I agree, why NOT put chickpeas in a smoothie? Strange how some people put food in one category and one category only and not mix sweet with savory or cocoa with beans. The possibilities are endless!
Alexis says
Right?! So many yummy pairings!
Wendy says
I just made this recipe and it was surprisingly smooth and tasty. Chickpeas may be my new favorite smoothie ingredient!
Wendy says
I just made this recipe and it was surprisingly smooth and tasty. Chickpeas may be my new favorite smoothie ingredient!
Amy says
Oh, I can get behind this!
Amy says
Oh, I can get behind this!
Lauren says
This is such a brilliant idea! 100% trying a chickpea smoothie - geeeeenius!
Lauren says
This is such a brilliant idea! 100% trying a chickpea smoothie - geeeeenius!
Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says
Chick peas in a smoothie, who woulda thunk it!
Caitlyn @SoDamnGood says
Chick peas in a smoothie, who woulda thunk it!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
What a fabulous ingredient for smoothies. Hard to believe. A must try. Thank you for the recipe.
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
What a fabulous ingredient for smoothies. Hard to believe. A must try. Thank you for the recipe.
Meah says
Leave it to us healthy foodies to find a way to sneak chickpeas into anything. Cookies, brownies, and now smoothies! I'm seriously so intrigues by this recipe, it's so unique. Definitely pinning it 🙂 !
xxMeah
Meah says
Leave it to us healthy foodies to find a way to sneak chickpeas into anything. Cookies, brownies, and now smoothies! I'm seriously so intrigues by this recipe, it's so unique. Definitely pinning it 🙂 !
xxMeah
Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales says
I love it, chickpeas in a smoothie! They blend so well for cookie dough dip and other "desserts" so why not!
Danielle @ Wild Coast Tales says
I love it, chickpeas in a smoothie! They blend so well for cookie dough dip and other "desserts" so why not!
ACKTIVE LIFE says
I think that you can honestly put anything into a smoothie as long as you have a banana and nut butter in there too! HA! Love me some chickpeas and that you can throw them into a smoothie...Fun and a little kookie, but I like it!
ACKTIVE LIFE says
I think that you can honestly put anything into a smoothie as long as you have a banana and nut butter in there too! HA! Love me some chickpeas and that you can throw them into a smoothie...Fun and a little kookie, but I like it!
Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
Smoothies are definitely one place where I've never thought to put beans! You've piqued my curiosity for sure now though - especially since I'm in the middle of developing recipes for a class on balanced smoothies at work, and I've realized it's freaking hard to get enough protein into vegan smoothies without protein powder haha.
Lindsey Noonan says
I've seen a lot of vegan smoothie recipes with cannellini beans or another type of white bean as well. I think they add a creamy base with little taste. Google it and I am sure you will find lots of recipes! 🙂
Charlotte Dryden says
Hey, soaked oats are also a great option for vegan protein smoothies, oats, bananas/dates, cinnamon, and peanut butter blend together super well with almond milk!
Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says
Smoothies are definitely one place where I've never thought to put beans! You've piqued my curiosity for sure now though - especially since I'm in the middle of developing recipes for a class on balanced smoothies at work, and I've realized it's freaking hard to get enough protein into vegan smoothies without protein powder haha.
Lindsey Noonan says
I've seen a lot of vegan smoothie recipes with cannellini beans or another type of white bean as well. I think they add a creamy base with little taste. Google it and I am sure you will find lots of recipes! 🙂
Charlotte Dryden says
Hey, soaked oats are also a great option for vegan protein smoothies, oats, bananas/dates, cinnamon, and peanut butter blend together super well with almond milk!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
I have definitely thought about putting them in a smoothie, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Glad you did!
Kelly @ Eat the Gains says
I have definitely thought about putting them in a smoothie, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Glad you did!