Ingredients
Liquids
- 1 cup milk of choice
Fruits and Seeds
- 4 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (or chia seeds)
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts (or 2 tablespoons unflavored collagen peptides)
Flavorings and Additions
- 2 level tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup ice cubes, plus more as needed
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a high-speed blender, add the almond milk, pitted Medjool dates, ground flax seeds, hemp hearts, cacao powder, and almond butter. Blend until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the blender for an even texture.
- Adjust flavor: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness or chocolate intensity as desired. Keep in mind that the flavor will mellow once you add the ice, so feel free to add extra dates or cacao powder now if needed.
- Add ice and blend again: Add the ice cubes to the blender and blend until the mixture reaches a slushy, thick texture. You can add more ice cubes depending on your preferred thickness, but more ice may dilute the flavor.
- Serve immediately: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy right away to experience the best taste and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice like oat, soy, or dairy milk.
- If dates are small, use an extra one to enhance sweetness.
- For added protein, hemp hearts can be replaced with unflavored collagen peptides.
- The smoothie is best consumed immediately to retain its fresh flavor and creamy texture.
- Adjust the amount of ice to achieve your preferred consistency and flavor concentration.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
