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Get gorgeous with this nourishing Cacao Date Smoothie {gluten-free, vegan, paleo}, from  25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin

Get your glow on with this nourishing and revitalizing Cacao Date Smoothie! With only 6 ingredients, the recipe is so easy to make,, and SO delicious and good for you too! { Vegan, Paleo, Gluten-Free}

It’s tax day.

And, I’m sure you need a little pampering if your bleary eyed from staying up late to finish your taxes. Or, file an extension like I did. #procrastination

What better way to celebrate than with a revitalizing Cacao Date Smoothie sweetened naturally with nourishing potassium, magnesium, and fiber rich dates to help you get your glow back on, not only post-income tax crunch session, but all year long?!

A quick side note on dates…I bought a bunch of them the other day, and thought I was going crazy when I couldn’t find them. My kids aren’t big date eaters, but I asked SiSi if she knew what had happened to them. She told me all HER friends LOVE dates, so now I know to keep them stocked in the kitchen for a healthy, teen-friendly treat 🙂

Thanks to my “registered dietitian foodie” friend and blogger at Family. Food. Fiesta., Sarah Koszyk, I’m excited to share her super easy and delicious 6-ingredient Cacao Date Smoothie with you, and tell you about brand new cookbook, 25-Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin.

Smoothie Cookbook Review | 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin by Sarah Koszyk, RDN

What I love about Sarah’s 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies Cookbook…

  • Smoothie recipes highlight 5 key nutrients including Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Beta-Carotene, Omega-3s, and Polyphenols, all of which contribute to healthy, vibrant, radiant skin.
  • Sarah provides her “recipe” for the perfect smoothie which includes
    •  Fruits and/or veggies featuring “colors of the rainbow” so you get a variety of skin nourishing antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals;
    • Heart healthy fats for satiety and glowing skin;
    • Fiber rich ingredients including fruit, veggies, nuts, and seeds for good digestion and a healthy gut microbiome; and
    • Protein for maintain lean muscle mass, beautiful skin and optimal nutrition.
  • All smoothies are 300 calories or less, with the option to add additional protein if you want to turn your smoothie into a complete meal.
  • To accommodate a wide variety of diets {remember-no one diet fits all!}, all smoothies are gluten-free. dairy-free, soy-free, and vegan.
  • Feel free to let your creative smoothie juices flow by subbing/adding your own favorite fruits/veggies, nuts/seeds, and other ingredients. I do have to say however that the Cacao Date Smoothie I am sharing with you today, is absolute perfection. This is such a yummy treat, even I have a hard time believing how good it is for us too. I seriously scraped my blender, and licked my glass clean!

This Cacao Date Smoothie is SO DELICIOUS, you won't believe how nourishing and

This Cacao Date Smoothie is SO DELICIOUS, you won’t believe how nourishing and good-for-you it is…

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Nourishing Cacao Date Smoothie

This is a delectable sweet treat with no added sugar. The dates are natures' sugary fruit-perfect for a sweet-tooth craving.

Course Drinks
Cuisine Gluten Free, Mediterranean, Paleo, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 smothie
Calories 232 kcal
Author EA Stewart | Reprinted with permission from Sarah Koszyk

Ingredients

  • 5 dates pitted
  • 4 halves walnuts omega-3
  • 1 Tablespoon cacao powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • Pinch of cinamon

Instructions

  1. Pour everything in a powerful blender ( I use a Vitamix ) Blend until smooth, pour into a glass and serve.

Recipe Notes

I used medjool dates. Depending on the size of your date, you may want to use less than 5, or the smoothie will be too sweet.

Nutrition Facts
Nourishing Cacao Date Smoothie
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g 12%
Total Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Dietary Fiber 7g 28%
Protein 8g 16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Get Your Glow On with this nourishing and delicious Cacao Date Smoothie. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo, has only 6-ingredients, and is super easy to make!I absolutely LOVE that all of the smoothies in the book use a minimal amount of ingredients, and are SUPER easy to make!

In addition, full color photos are provided of the smoothies, along with key nutrient highlights and nutrition information including calories/carbohydrates/fat/protein/fiber per serving.

There are so many delicious recipes I still want to try. How about a Nutty Blackberry Smoothie? Or a Tropical Pumpkin Smoothie? Or, how about a Tangy Grapefruit and Basil Smoothie???

You can purchase a copy of 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin on Amazon. Cheers!

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Comments

    • Hi Cinde! No-it’s not a typo, however the smoothie will be a little on the thick side. Feel free to thin it out with additional almond/other milk if desired. Enjoy!

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  2. Beautiful food pictures! i’m not used to smoothies without bananas, so I’ll have to try this different style.

    One of the best chocolate smoothie/ice cream concoctions I’ve had was: avocado, cocoa, fresh coconut milk and bananas. I like the idea of dates and will try to add them to more smoothies, hopefully in the near future!

    Best wishes!

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  3. Would love to try this. Do you really use five dates? That’s a total of 335 calories in dates alone and the total count of the smoothie is 232 calories. I only have medjool so I’m wondering if that wil be sweetness overkill. 🙂

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    • Hi Polly~Great question! The calorie count is from the author of the book, and most likely based on a different variety of dates than medjool. Since you only have medjool, I would blend them in one by one, until you reach your desired level of sweetness-I do agree with you that 5 medjool dates, which tend to be larger than other varieties, is probably overkill in terms of sweetness {not to mention calories}. I’d love to hear how it turns out if you make it, and how many dates you use. Cheers!

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