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Cassava Smoothie (Caribbean Style)

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A creamy Caribbean style cassava smoothie made with boiled cassava, warm spices, milk, and vanilla. Easy to blend, naturally thick, and full of cozy island flavor. Perfect for breakfast or a refreshing cold drink.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Main Ingredients
  • 8 oz cassava boiled and cooled
  • 2 cups milk of choice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1 Lime peel just the green part
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • Sweetener to taste sugar, honey, or condensed milk

Method
 

  1. Add the water to a pot along with the cinnamon stick. Bring to a simmer and let it bubble for a few minutes.
  2. Turn off the heat, Add the lime peeel and let the mixture coo.l
  3. Add the boiled cassava to a blender. Pour in the cooled spiced water, removing the cinnamon stick if you prefer a milder flavor.
  4. Add the milk, vanilla, and your preferred sweetener.
  5. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add more milk or water as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  6. Chill or serve over ice.

Notes

  • Cassava thickens quickly. Start with less liquid, then adjust.
  • Coconut milk gives a richer, more Caribbean flavor.
  • Freeze cassava chunks first if you want a colder, thicker smoothie.

Recipe Printed From ThisBagoGirl.com

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