Bring the buzz of Cacao to your smoothies. Rich and creamy with avocado and banana, packing the nutritional punch of Almond and Cacao along with low glycemic dates and tonic Ancient Wisdom, this smoothie is the way to go when you need a nice pick me up or something to get you through the day.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups of almond milk
- 1 banana
- 4 dates
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- Pinch of salt
Simply combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend on high. Blend with ice if desired.
Why this Smoothie Rocks:
1. Almonds: Promoting heart health, lower cholesterol, strong bones and teeth and alkalizing the body, almonds are a powerful tool in your health arsenal. The riboflavin and L-carnitine found in almonds are said to boost brain function and it’s healthy fats help stabilize blood sugar and balance weight in individuals.
2. Dates: One of the sweetest fruits found in nature, Dates are quite rich in fiber, potassium, copper, magnesium and manganese attributing to their role in digestive health, heart health and brain health. As well, dates are naturally low-glycemic so despite their sweetness, they will not spike your blood sugar like traditional sweeteners.
