This smoothie is awesome for breakfast, or anytime. Change it any way you like, and consider it a base for a super charged meal. With cocoa powder instead of cinnamon, the kids devour it w/out any question. Speaking of cocoa powder, there is alot to consider when using this ingredient. Cocoa is usually processed to separate the fat from the pulp of the seed to get the dark powder we enjoy so much. It can also undergo a further process to alkalize it, also known as "dutch" cocoa, or it may simply state-"cocoa processed with alkalai"...I prefer my cocoa unadaltered, thank you very much. AND Organic...if you are unaware of the reasons to use Organic vs. conventional foods, esp. produce, check out the Organic Consumer Association's website, and also google "top 10 (or 20) reasons Organic" and you should find plenty of info..I personally go local, and Organic 95% of the time. I don't hesitate to spend the extra $, considering the burden these chemicals place on the body, I think the value of life/health far exceeds a monetary equivelant, besides these levels are a catch all for any individual without respect to EACH individuals immunicological state, size, toxic load, etc....
ALSO, to get delicious Organic raw Cocoa Powder, and where this recipe came from, contact Glaser Farms in Miami, they have an excellent supply of anything you would need to prepare raw foods. If you are in the area, go check their farm out, and know they have a market every Saturday in Coconut grove with prepared raw food to purchase, and a place to sit and eat. Awesome!
1 banana-make pieces and freeze
2-3 tbs of raw almond butter
3-4 dates
8-12 oz water
1-2 tsp cinnamon- (0r sub 1 tbs cocoa powder)
ice is optional
Other optional ingredients-hemp seeds, coconut oil, maca powder
Enjoy!
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