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Oatmeal, chia seeds and almond milk form the base for this smoothie from Ashley at EdiblePerspective; the recipe is at the end. Chia seeds pack a punch of nutrient rich, energy boosting power; easy to digest when prepared properly, and are linked to healing diabetes! Oats provide protein and fiber. Add to that all the good things in cacao nibs and you will be laughing all the way to good health with this smoothie!
If cacao nibs are new to you, here’s what Ashley has this to say about them …
Cacao nibs are awesome, but if you throw a handful into your mouth you might be a little surprised. These are not chocolate chips. They are not sweetened at all. Cacao nibs are hulled + roasted chopped up cacao beans, which are actually seeds from the cacao fruit [a tropical plant]. These crunchy, chocolatey bits are super rich in antioxidants, vitamins, fiber, and loaded with minerals like magnesium and iron.
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Recipe: Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie with Chocolate Chips
Serves 10-20 oz
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 – 1 3/4 cup unsweetened Almond Milk, divided
- 1/2 cup rolled Oats, gluten-free if necessary
- 1 tbsp Chia Seeds
- 1 small frozen Banana
- 3 Medjool Dates, pitted
- 2 tbsps Almond Butter
- 2 tbsps raw Cacao Nibs, or dark chocolate chips
- 1 tsp raw Cacao powder, or unsweetened Cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp pure Vanilla extract
- [scant] 1/8 tsp Almond extract
- handful of Ice
Directions:
- In a small bowl stir together 3/4 cup milk, the oats, and chia seeds. Set in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight (do not skip).
- Place thickened oat mixture into your blender along with all other ingredients, starting with 1/2 cup more of the milk. Blend on high until smooth (there will be a bit of texture from the cacao nibs). Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
Notes:
Soak + drain dates in warm water for 1-4 hours for easier blending, if desired. The cacao nibs will leave a bit of texture throughout the smoothie. To avoid this, sub with 2 extra teaspoons of cacao/cocoa powder instead. The almond extract [very potent] helps lend a cookie flavor, but if you don’t have it on hand use 1 teaspoon vanilla [total]. Sub 1-2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey for the dates if desired.
Source: EdiblePerspective
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