Chocolate Date Smoothie

Ingredients 

• 1 cup almond milk
• 4 to 5 Medjool dates , pitted
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds (or chia seeds)
• 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
• 2 level tablespoons cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 1 cup ice cubes , plus more as needed

Instructions

1. In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, 4 dates (use 5 if they are on the small side), ground flax, hemp hearts, cacao powder, and almond butter. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the blender if needed.
2. Taste the smoothie and make any adjustments you need. The flavor will be diluted once you add the ice, but this is your chance to add more sweetness or cacao powder if needed.
3. Add the ice cubes, and blend again, until the shake has a slushy texture. The more ice you add, the more diluted the chocolate flavor will be.
4. Serve right away for the best taste and texture.