I think I can speak for everyone in my family; pecans are the nut of choice (although strictly speaking pecans aren’t really a nut; they are a drupe with a husk encompassing a fruit with a stone or pit). We love, love, LOVE pecans! My love started back in the days when I lived in Houston, Texas where the pecans grow on trees. My dad was a huge fan and still is to this day, and I ended up falling in love with them, too. I can’t even imagine having them at my disposal like that here in Western Washington. Here they are very expensive, but we still keep them stocked.
I haven’t been much of a fan of the texture of an actual pecan pie, but when I thought about making a pecan pie smoothie, I was really excited! I was hungry just thinking about it!
The Verdict: This recipe is so creamy and smooth! I really don’t think it needs additional sugar, as even verified by my 3, 5, and 7-year old taste-testers. My kids absolutely LOVE this recipe! I also lovee the additional garnish of pecans! This is a fun combination!!
**Updated 6/14.
Pecan Pie Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk like almond or coconut milk
- 2 bananas
- 1 cup raw pecans soaked for 1/2 hour or more
- optional 2 T pure maple syrup (for vegan) or honey (I think the bananas make it sweet enough)
- 2 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch sea salt
- optional 3/4 cup ice to chill
Instructions
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Blend and serve immediately!
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You can garnish with pecans, granola or crushed graham crackers (make gluten free if needed) and real or vegan whipped cream.
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This looks awesome! Pecans are definitely my nut of choice as well, and it’s totally smoothie season around here. 🙂 Pinned!
Hi Blair. I hear you on the pecans! Smoothies are a way of life. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Sonja! Thanks for sharing this smoothie at Raw Foods Thursdays last week. I’m featuring it this week as a part of a quick and easy raw breakfast theme. Stay well this holiday season!!
This looks so tasty and healthy! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2012/12/frugal-crafty-home-3.html
This looks really tasty! Thanks so much for sharing this on Waste Not Want Not Wednesday today 🙂
This pecan pie smoothie looks gorgeous and is making me very hungry! Pecans are my favourite nut although I didn’t know they weren’t actually a nut! I found out this week that almonds weren’t actually a nut either. I wonder which nuts are actually nuts! Thank you.
I’d love to share a link to this on my blog if that’s OK? Just let me know if you’d rather me not use your image. Thank you.
Hi Katherine, That’s totally great. Thanks for asking!