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About the Recipe
This Cashew Date Morning Smoothie is a delightfully healthy way to start your day. Not only is this date smoothie completely vegan and packed with health-promoting ingredients, but it comes together in a flash. Perfect for chaotic workdays and calm weekend mornings alike. All vegan + GF.
Christie's Take
NUT ALLERGY ALERT. I enjoy this recipe because sometimes, I feel like I just need some sugar in the morning but don't want to risk my health. I also want to feel full for a while- the oats and bananas are the mvp for that! Definitely don't skip out on soaking the nuts and dates-- it helps make the smoothie smooth! This is generally quick, so long as your blender is clean and ingredients are already assembled.
Ingredients
1 ⅓ cups cashews, soaked overnight (See Notes!)
8 Medjool dates, pitted + soaked (See Notes!)
1 medium banana, peeled + sliced
⅓ cup Rolled oats, Gluten-Free (I use Bob's Red Mill)
1 ¼ cups Almond milk (You can use your fave plant-based milk!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
pinch of sea salt
Topping:
Chopped chocolate (Great source of antioxidants!)
CocoWhip, optional
Instructions
Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender (adding the wet ingredients first, followed by the remaining ingredients) and blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. NOTE: If shake is too thick, simply add an additional ¼ cup milk.
To serve, add shake to prepared glass(es) and top with CocoWhip and chopped chocolate, if desired.
Sip and enjoy!