Get gorgeous with this nourishing Cacao Date Smoothie {gluten-free, vegan, paleo}, from 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin
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
There’s no better way to celebrate than with a revitalizing Cacao Date Smoothie!
Naturally sweetened with nourishing potassium, magnesium, and fiber rich dates, this Cacao Date Smoothie will help you get your glow back on, not only post-income tax crunch session, but all year long!
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.
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, including this Cacao Date Smoothie, 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, 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.
This Cacao Date Smoothie 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!
Nourishing Cacao Date Smoothie
Ingredients
- 5 dates, small, pitted
- 4 halves walnuts, omega-3
- 1 Tablespoon cacao powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- Pinch of cinamon
Instructions
- Pour everything in a powerful blender ( I use a Vitamix ) Blend until smooth, pour into a glass and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
You can purchase a copy of 25 Anti-Aging Smoothies for Revitalizing, Glowing Skin on Amazon. Cheers!
This Cacao Date Smoothie is SO DELICIOUS, you won’t believe how nourishing and good-for-you it is too!
Let’s Chat!
Have you tried a date smoothie before? What foods do you like to make sweetened with dates? What’s your all time favorite smoothie combo?
