Smoothies, a shock to no one, have become the little darling of the breakfast world; quick, easy and a great way to hide all sorts of nutritious goodness (that some of you may not care to otherwise eat), these blended babies make for the perfect nosh as you rush out the door. But as easy as it is to hit the “on” button on our blender, so too is it to get it a bit of a rut. Same old, same old day in and out… your poor brain (and taste buds) can only handle so much repetition.
Ruts, in food, exercise, and life in general, happen. We truck along doing what works because well, it is taking the path of least resistance, and life throws enough hard stuff at us without having to deal with something as mundane as switching up a smoothie. But why do we keep on keepin’ on when things stop working?
- ½ avocado
- ½-1 banana (depending on size)
- 1 handful of frozen cherries
- 2 Tbsp hemp hearts
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds
- T Tbsp almond butter
- 1 Tbsp raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 medjool date, pitted
- 1 ½ cup water or liquid of choice (depending on how thick you like it)
- Cacao nibs, optional
- Place everything in the bowl of a blender and blend on high until smooth. If banana is not frozen you may want to add a handful of ice to make this super creamy and frosty.
- Top with cacao nibs if using!
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