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Salted Caramel Pretzel Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie (High Protein)

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Looks and tastes like indulgence, but this salted caramel pretzel oatmeal cookie smoothie is like an undercover agent for healthy. Secretly packed with protein, you’ll be satisfied and full!

Glass jar filled with an oatmeal cookie smoothie with salted caramel and pretzels on top

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.

I love when I create food that looks mouthwateringly decadent but is actually filled with healthy parts. 3 powerhouse ingredients that stack up to the traditional cholesterol filled breakfast foods, plus the added benefit of no refined sugar. But don’t worry, no bananas were harmed in the making of this smoothie.

When Silk came asking me to be part of a recipe creation challenge, I practically jumped out of my seat, raised my hand and yelled “Pick me! Pick me!” Smoothie hacks, all food hacks really, are one of my favorite areas of this world we call blogging. This is so up my ally. And of course I already had an idea in my brain…

Carton of Silk cashew milk on a wooden table with a smoothie in the background

Vegan Smoothie Challenge Nailed

World, meet the vegan salted caramel pretzel oatmeal cookie smoothie. Smoothie meet the world. And scream about how you have HIDDEN protein all inside your amazing self. This baby will stop anyone in their tracks, especially those nosy types that keep worrying about your protein amount. *insert eye roll*

No powders, no bananas, all whole foods blended together to get this thick, creamy, cookie in your mouth kinda smoothie. And it all starts with my absolute favorite, Silk cashew milk, unsweetened of course!

PS- #3 likes his Silk too…

Collage of toddler licking lips and holding carton of Silk unsweetened cashew milk

So what’s the secret you ask? Well, I have three little hacks that not only pack in protein, but contribute to the crazy creamy delicious flavor. In one serving, these guys give you 14 grams of protein!

Protein powerhouses in this salted caramel oatmeal cookie delight:

  • White beans, yep you heard it right!
  • Oatmeal, gluten free if needed.
  • Cashews, because duh! Cashews are life.

So no excuses here! Grab your nearest blender, pack it up with protein and drool worthy ingredients, and start blending your way toward this flavor bomb of a smoothie. And don’t forget to sign up for Silk’s email list for your very own coupon to use with all things Silk! Now grab a bib because it’s about to get real.

salted caramel pretzel smoothie with a black backdrop

Other ridiculously good healthy vegan drinks you may like:

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5 from 2 votes
vegan protein salted carmel pretzel oatmeal cookie smoothie with a black background
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Salted Caramel Pretzel Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie (High Protein)
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Looks and tastes like indulgence, but this smoothie is like an undercover agent for healthy. Secretly packed with protein, you'll be satisfied and full!
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert smoothies, vegan protein smoothies
Servings: 2
Calories: 593 kcal
Author: Sophia DeSantis
Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups Silk unsweetened cashew milk
  • ½ cup oats (gluten free if needed)
  • ½ cup cooked white beans , drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup raw cashews
  • 8 Medjool dates (can add more depending on desired sweetness)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean powder (or the seeds from vanilla beans)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 cups ice
Optional Toppings:
  • Whipped Cream (or buy vegan coco whip by So Delicious for an easy option)
  • Crushed pretzel pieces
  • Caramel Sauce (I use the one from this recipe, you can omit the cinnamon)
  • sea salt
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender in the order listed and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a glass and top with optional toppings (all of them are highly recommended), dig in. The messier the better.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition info does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts
Salted Caramel Pretzel Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie (High Protein)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Sodium 710mg30%
Potassium 1109mg32%
Carbohydrates 105g35%
Fiber 11g44%
Sugar 65g72%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 0.6mg1%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 4.6mg26%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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Comments

    • veggiesdontbite says

      Hi Brenda! SO sorry, I have a new recipe card plugin and when I transferred everything over it did some stuff wrong (like not putting links to other recipes). It’s all fixed now! Thank you for letting me know. I am slowly checking them all.

      Reply

  3. Sheila says

    Wow! This certainly looks so yummy. Though the beans came as a surprise. I have never thought that it can be added to a smoothie. Will try this once I have all the ingredients available. Thank you for sharing.

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  5. Nicole Dawson says

    SO I know that I already commented, but we made this smoothie this am and it was delicious! I loved that it was something different from what we usually make and when my hubby looked at me and said it was really good, I had to give the credit to you! 🙂 . Loved it, even without the whip (although I did use my own homemade caramel drizzle).

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      That’s so awesome!!! I’m so happy you guys liked it. Thanks so much for trying it and for letting me know!!

      Reply

  7. The Vegan 8 says

    Oats and cashews are so good in smoothies, haven’t tried beans yet! But I’m totally drooling over the salted caramel cookie and pretzel part! Well, hell yes to all of that! Sounds so scrumptious and creamy!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      You know me and my tendency to gag on beans in desserts. This had no hint. Or they wouldn’t be in there. LOL!

      Reply

  11. Matt says

    Absolutely beautiful photos! I too love the silk products and this one has got me craving. Love the secrecy of the beans and I’m willing to bet it tastes great!

    Reply

  12. Cassie Tran says

    No way, white beans in a smoothie?! Wow, I can imagine that they would add a great amount of protein and creaminess to the smoothie. I LOVE the idea of this flavor!

    Reply

    • veggiesdontbite says

      Thanks Cassie!! Yes, they add some great stuff and in the right amount you have no idea they are in there!

      Reply

    • veggiesdontbite says

      Thanks girl!! It takes just the right amount to get it right…too much and you’ve got hummus. Yuck. LOL!

      Reply

  16. Linda from Veganosity says

    Holy cow! Bad pun, I know. This dairy-free smoothie looks more like a shake, and I’m all about thick, creamy, frozen desserts right now. This will be on my post run smoothie rotation from now on. Thanks, Sophia!!

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    • veggiesdontbite says

      It’s so good! It takes some creativity but it’s not hard to pack in all the good ingredients!

      Reply

  22. Jenn says

    Oh yes, I am totally on board with this creamy delicious! I LOVE using white beans in smoothies too – so silky smooth and tons of potassium and plant based protein. I can see myself sipping on this while watching bad tv after the kids are in bed!

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  26. jacquie says

    Such a cutie! 🙂 really she is adorable.

    You mentioned in the title and in the post that it is high protein but I don’t see it listed so I’m wondering what the amount of protein actually is. Do you have that information as well as the calories? Thanks.

    Reply

    • veggiesdontbite says

      Hi Jacquie! I put in the post above where I list the 3 main protein ingredients that it is 14 grams of protein per serving. I don’t have any other nutrition info on it, as I don’t post the nutrition info on my site. I know some people look at that information but we don’t and since I started this blog as an extension of what we do here I decided not to post that. Plus it can change depending on what tool you use and the amount of time it takes me to compare and decide what’s best is just something I don’t have. I prefer to use the little time I have to create, photo and post all my recipes! Hope that makes sense! But based on the ingredients I use, I am guessing that there are quite a few calories from the dates, beans oats and nuts. But it’s meant to be a meal!

      Reply

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