I made this smoothie last week and it has been on my mind ever since. It’s just one of those recipes that sticks with you. Maybe it’s the fact that it took me about 1 hour to make (which is a record long time in my world of smoothie-making), or maybe it’s because each layer is made with nutrient-rich ingredients that come together in such a perfectly sweet way making it the ultimate treat to enjoy while watching Leo win his Oscar tomorrow night.
The dates in this recipe make it more of a desert than something you can really enjoy first thing in the morning – It’s a little too sweet for me, but that’s just my opinion. It’s my version of a smoothie I found on @papaya_sunshine’s Instagram account.
Portion: 2 smoothies
Homemade Oat mix:
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup oats
- 1/4 cup flax seeds
- 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup goji berries
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
Directions:
- Add all ingredients to blender and blend.
- Trust your eye with this mix. It’s great to make some extra that you can keep in a jar for future smoothies and breakfast bowls.
- Add about 3 tbsp in the bottom of your mason jars.
Caramel Layer:
Ingredients:
- 4 soft pitted medjool dates
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 large banana
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond & coconut milk
- 1 banana sliced
Directions:
- Add all ingredients except last banana to blender and blend.
- Pour over Oat mix in both mason jars.
- Layer with another 2 tbsp of Oat Mix.
- Add sliced banana to the sides of the mason jar.
Chocolate Pudding Layer:
Ingredients:
- 1 large banana
- 1/2 avocado
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder by Camino
- 4 soft pitted medjool dates
- pinch cinnamon
- 1tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond & coconut milk
- Cocoa Nibs for topping
Directions:
- Add all ingredients except Cocoa Nibs to blender and blend.
- Pour layer in both mason jars.
- Top with Cocoa Nibs
- Enjoy!
Trust me, this masterpiece will make you feel like you’re holding a little gold statue.
Let me know your thoughts!
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