Morning Motivator Spiced Shake

Name: Morning Motivator Spiced Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: ⅔ cup raw cashews; 2 medjool dates (pitted) +2 as desired; ¼ cup hemp seeds (hulled); 1 banana (ripe, fresh or frozen); 2 tsp vanilla extract; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch ground nutmeg; 2 handfuls organic spinach; 1 ½ cups water; 1 handful ice, +1 handful as needed

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

2 years ago

Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Ingredients

⅔ cup raw cashews

2 medjool dates (pitted) +2 as desired

¼ cup hemp seeds (hulled)

1 banana (ripe, fresh or frozen)

2 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp ground cinnamon

1 pinch ground nutmeg

2 handfuls organic spinach

1 ½ cups water

1 handful ice, +1 handful as needed

Directions

Add the cashews, 2 dates, hemp seeds, banana, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, spinach, and water to a blender and blend until smooth.

Taste and add 1–2 more dates, if desired, for more sweetness.

Blend again. Add 1–2 handfuls of ice and blend again.

Divide between two drinking glasses and top with a dash of cinnamon, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use almonds, pecans, or walnuts in place of cashews.

Instead of spinach use organic romaine lettuce.

Nut-Free
Use raw sunflower seeds in place of cashews.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add more water and reblend as needed to reach the desired consistency.