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Banana, Coffee, Cashew, and Cocoa Smoothie

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This power-breakfast smoothie will be extra smooth if you soak the nuts and oats in water overnight; drain before proceeding.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 2 cups

Ingredients

1 banana, preferably frozen
2 Medjool dates, pitted
½ cup cold-brew coffee
¼ cup raw cashews, preferably soaked overnight
3 tablespoons old-fashioned oats, preferably soaked overnight
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch of ground cardamom
Pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Using smoothie or ice crush setting, purée banana, dates, coffee, cashews, oats, cocoa powder, cardamom, salt, and ½ cup ice in a blender until smooth.

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