Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) unsweetened almond milk or other nut, grain, or seed milk (strained if homemade) 1 cup (240ml) coconut water
• 1/4 cup (43g) chopped pitted dates (soaked, if using a conventional blender)
• 1 tsp natural vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
• Pinch of ground cloves
• Pinch of natural salt (optional, to bring out flavors)
• 2 medium frozen sliced bananas
• 1 cup (125g) ice cubes (optional)

Additional Optional Boosters

• 1 tablespoon blanched raw almonds, soaked
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil