This simple, just-the-right-amount-of-sweetness Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie is a great introductory smoothie for those who shy away from all things green! It’s smooth, thick, tangy, creamy and so delicious. This is one of my all time favorite smoothies and a wonderful way to shake up what veggies show up in your smoothie cup!
Shake up your smoothie game
I really love a good green smoothie as much as the next gal, but sometimes I like to shake up my smoothie game a bit…..
Have you ever thought to add butternut squash to your smoothies? *gasp* Say what? Is that even allowed?
Totally, guys. In fact, it’s beyond allowed…it’s a stinking great idea!
Butternut Squash Smoothie
I’m sure some people might consider butternut squash in a smoothie a little out of the box, but I have come to adore frozen butternut squash as a smoothie staple! It is a veggie that is usually available year-round in most places. And, it is even more available when you opt for the frozen variety (which is exactly what this smoothie calls for)!
Butternut squash gives a smoothie a wonderful mild sweetness without kicking up the sugar, all while serving up a healthy dose of fiber, potassium and B6.
And let’s talk about the color butternut squash gives a smoothie! That beautiful coral color is one that I swear I have only ever seen in a sunrise or a sunset. And, not a hint of green….which can be a game changer in the smoothie department if you have a little (or big) one in your home that is adamant that green veggies are to be avoided at all costs.
Suggested Adaptations
1. If your family is used to very sweet smoothies, start with 2 bananas and slowly reduce down to 1 or 1/2 a banana over time. Bananas are wonderful and have lots of great nutrients, but do pack quite a bit of natural sugar.
2. If you don’t care for bananas feel free to omit them and add 1 peeled naval orange or pitted dates for sweetness.
3. Skip the nut butter and sub water or coconut milk to make this smoothie nut free!
4. Feel free to omit the collagen/hemp powder , bee pollen and chia seeds. They add protein and nutrients to the smoothie, but the smoothie is still delicious and healthy without them if you don’t already have them in your kitchen!
Other veggie-loaded breakfast recipes you are going to adore…
- Veggie-Loaded Chocolate Protein Muffins
- Baked Apple Sweet Potato Oatmeal
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
- Healthy Blueberry Sweet Potato Bread
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Sunrise Butternut Squash Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup nut butter (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen butternut squash (I use the kind from the freezer section at the grocery store)
- 1/2-2 very ripe bananas (depending on how sweet you like it)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 heaping tablespoons collagen peptides or hemp protein (for a vegan option)
- 1 cup frozen strawberries or raspberries or a mix of the two
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds (I used white chia seeds) (optional)
- 1 tablespoon bee pollan (optional)
Instructions
- Combine everything in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste and add more cinnamon and/or milk to create preferred consistency and flavor. Blend again. Enjoy!
Notes
- If your family is used to very sweet smoothies, start with 2 bananas and slowly reduce down to 1 or 1/2 a banana over time. Bananas are wonderful and have lots of great nutrients, but do pack quite a bit of natural sugar.
- If you don’t care for bananas feel free to omit them and add 1 peeled naval orange or pitted dates for sweetness.
- Skip the nut butter and sub water or coconut milk to make this smoothie nut free!
- Feel free to omit the collagen/hemp powder , bee pollen and chia seeds. They add protein and nutrients to the smoothie, but the smoothie is still delicious and healthy without them if you don’t already have them in your kitchen!
Nutrition
The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!
Excited to try this! Do you roast the squash before freezing it? I’d love to use some I need to use that’s sitting on my counter!
Wondering the same thing
Yes! I cook it in some way before freezing!
I just tried this smoothie this morning with two kids that claim to HATE butternut squash and they loved it! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!
Liz
Yes! Best review!!
5 stars! This was mmm, mmm good! I was looking for a way to use the frozen squash cubes I picked up. I used almond butter and 1 frozen, ripe banana. I didn’t have hemp protein on hand, so I used some of my son’s chocolate flavored pea protein (no sugar). This is delicious, but I also enjoy hemp protein and am looking forward to trying it with that. Thanks for a great recipe!
I’m so glad it was a hit!
Like!! Really appreciate you sharing this blog post.Really thank you! Keep writing.
I loved it
Five stars! This recipe makes plenty to share between my toddler and myself at breakfast. I’m not a fan of banana and use the suggested navel orange substitution, and it’s so yummy and filling. My son also loves it, which makes me feel great about starting his day with so many healthy foods in one fell swoop. Thank you!
You say “smoothie”, I say “yes” – that’s how much I love smoothies!
Hi! Can I use canned butternut squash purée?
Sure!