Almond Banana Cocoa Date (The ABCD Smoothie)

gluten free - dairy free - nut free option - soy free - refined sugar free

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These summer temps, man. They have been brutal and I don't know about you but I have been having a hard time doing anything that takes motivation or energy of any kind. 

Aside from trying to stay hydrated, stay indoors, dream of fall and consume all the smoothie bowls and shakes that are chilly and delicious.

While still being nutritious of course.

And if you hadn't heard, I have an Ebook out now! Full of Smoothie Bowls that are gluten and dairy free and chock full of all kinds of healthy, good-for-you things. 

This smoothie was inspired by the period of my life when I had t gag down a billion dates (IE: pregnancy)

I couldn't stand to eat them, BUT, when I put them into a smoothie I realized it just fueled them as the sugar source and it tasted SO GOOD. So now I'm on a "what else can I make with dates with it still tasting good?" kick.

Enter these Almond Banana Cocoa Date Smoothies. (We call it our ABCD breakfast) Or really a shake. But I feel like you can't say shake and still feel guilt-free at breakfast. Drool-worthy. Cooling for summer. YUM. 

Almond Banana Cocoa Date (The ABCD Smoothie) 

Serves 2

Ingredients

• 2 Frozen Bananas, sliced
• 4 Dates, pitted
• 1/4 C. Almond Butter (Sunbutter for Nut-Free) 
• 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
• 1/2 C. unsweetened dairy-free milk of choice
• 1 1/2 TBSP. raw cacao powder 

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender until smooth.
• Divide into two glasses and top with additional chocolate shavings or banana slices and enjoy.