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    Published: Apr 3, 2015 Β· Modified: Oct 5, 2021 by Amanda Powell Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

    Birthday Cake Smoothie

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    An almost healthy birthday cake smoothie that lets you start your birthday right when you wake up. With this easy smoothie recipe, every day can be your birthday!

    birthday cake batter smoothie - the perfect way to start your morning even if it isn't your birthday!

    I am in a serious birthday-celebrating mood right now. You see, my daughter is turning four years old tomorrow. Four years old!!!! I can't believe how big she is getting. I am not prepared for this at all. And soon she will be in school and having homework and the next thing I know she'll she a teenager I'm trying to not get ahead of myself and just enjoy these days while she is young and have fun with these single-digit birthdays while I can.

    the best birthday cake smoothie

     

    Her birthday falls the day before Easter, so I've been trying to make sure they don't get lumped together by making sure we don't do anything Easter-related until Easter. Food-wise, I'm making her a birthday cake (vanilla with strawberries per her request - recipe to come next week after I've made the cake). I've also been planning a whole day of birthday celebrating, starting off with a healthy, but delicious birthday cake smoothie to start off the day.

    birthday girl

    I was inspired to make this birthday cake smoothie after we tried the birthday cake frappucino from Starbucks. I loved the taste, but drinking it, I could tell it was about a thousand calories. I wanted something that tasted just as delicious, but also suitable for a breakfast. This smoothie tastes incredible. I made about 6 of these smoothies already and I'm convinced this is the only thing I need to be drinking for a very long time.

    The secret to this smoothie is the pinch of salt, believe it or not. You see, I worked on this smoothie for a while, and the flavors of the butter extract just weren't shining through enough and I kept adding more and more to the mix. Then I remembered that salt helps being out flavors and although it's not normally added to smoothies. I thought I'd give it a try. Well, once I did, the flavors all became more pronounced, including the butter, giving me a full on cake-effect in drink form. Holla!

    birthday cake batter smoothie - because its someones birthday somewhere
    So, help me wish my not as little, but still super precious kinda little girl a happy birthday and make this birthday cake smoothie asap!

    Birthday Cake Smoothie Recipe

    P.S. If you are looking for a more indulgent way to celebrate your [un]birthday, check out my cake batter milkshake!

    Birthday Cake Smoothie

    Amanda Powell
    Thick, creamy birthday cake smoothie you don't need to wait until your birthday to enjoy!
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    Prep Time 4 mins
    Total Time 4 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 175 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ΒΎ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1 large banana sliced and frozen
    • Β½ cup plain yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon almond butter
    • Β½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ΒΌ teaspoon almond extract
    • ΒΌ teaspoon butter extract
    • pinch of salt
    • sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients into a blender in the order they are listed, except for the sprinkles.
    • Blend on low to break up the frozen banana. Slowly bring up the speed to medium, you should see a swirl going down toward the middle of the mixture (aka a vortex). Blend for at least a minute longer before bringing the blender to high and blending for another 25 - 30 seconds.
    • Pour into glasses and garnish with sprinkles if desired.

    Notes

    You can use any dairy alternative you like. Creamy cashew milk is particularly good here.
    The recipe is great doubled or halved.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 6gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 112mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14g
    Keyword birthday, breakfast, healthy, smoothie
    Tried this recipe?Tag me on Instagram! @acookienameddesire #acookienameddesire

    birthday cake smoothie

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    Comments

    1. Joanne says

      April 07, 2015 at 10:18 pm

      Awww happy birthday to your little sweetheart!! This smoothie sounds almost too good to be true. I want it for breakfast tomorrow!

      Reply
    2. GiGi Eats says

      April 05, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      GAH SPRINKLES ALWAYSSSSSSSSS make my taste buds want to scream outtttt "FEED ME"! lol

      Reply
    3. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

      April 05, 2015 at 8:52 pm

      What a cute smoothie, I love all the color from the sprinkles! So pretty!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    4. eat good 4 life says

      April 04, 2015 at 9:13 am

      What a great idea. I love smoothies and so do my kids. They would love this version!

      Reply
    5. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

      April 03, 2015 at 4:25 pm

      My sister just told me she is coming to stay with me over her birthday and her favorite flavor of ice cream is birthday cake--can't wait to make this for her!

      Reply
    6. Jerry says

      April 03, 2015 at 4:21 pm

      Wow. This is definitely something I'll have to try once the weather here in San Antonio heats up a little bit. (read, next week. It's already in the 80's here.) I can even take one to work for a great start to a long shift!

      Reply
    7. Josie says

      April 03, 2015 at 1:37 pm

      Looks awesome! Love that it's a birthday cake smoothie with healthy ingredients! πŸ™‚

      Reply
    8. AMber | Caleighs Kitchen says

      April 03, 2015 at 1:33 pm

      this sounds so good! Healthy and my daughter would love it (of course I would too!!!)

      Reply
    9. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

      April 03, 2015 at 11:43 am

      This sounds SO yummy! I also love the pictures - So festive πŸ™‚

      Reply
    10. Cailee says

      April 03, 2015 at 11:33 am

      WOW!! This is seriously SO Cute!! I love it!! ...and all those bright sprinkles!?! SO fun! Great recipe girl!

      Reply
    11. Katherine says

      April 03, 2015 at 9:52 am

      Oh my gosh, birthday cake I can drink?! Genius!

      Reply
    12. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      April 03, 2015 at 8:44 am

      Your daughter is so cute! And I love this healthy smoothie that looks more like a milkshake πŸ™‚

      Reply

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