Description
A rich and creamy Chocolate Cashew Smoothie packed with natural sweetness and nutrients from dates, chia seeds, and cocoa powder. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 3 pitted dates
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 1/4 cup milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients: raw cashews, rolled oats, pitted dates, chia seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and your choice of milk.
- Blend Smoothie: Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend thoroughly for at least 1 minute until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no chunks remaining.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the freshest taste.
Notes
- Use soaked cashews for an even creamier texture by soaking them in water for 2-4 hours beforehand.
- Maple syrup can be adjusted or omitted based on your preferred sweetness level.
- Milk can be dairy or plant-based like almond, soy, or oat milk to suit dietary preferences.
- Add a handful of spinach for a green smoothie version without altering flavor significantly.
- To make it vegan, ensure the chosen milk is plant-based and use pure maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
