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Morning Motivator Spiced Shake

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN ·
Published July 8, 2022 ·
< 1 min read
Summary

Nothing says good morning like Morning Motivator Spiced Shake! Bananas and dates bring a touch of sweetness as well as fiber and phytonutrients, while cashews and hemp seeds make this shake rich and creamy. This delicious shake also offers protein and minerals to further support a joyful mood. Add spinach for a boost of folate, magnesium, and vitamin B6, three micronutrients that are essential for mood. This, friends, is good mood food– happy sipping!

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Yields2 ServingsPrep Time5 minsTotal Time5 mins

Morning Motivator Spiced Shake

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

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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.

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

1

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

2

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

3

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

4

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

Morning Motivator Spiced Shake
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