Cold Date Banana Cacao Smoothie

Ingredients

• ✦Just under 1/3 cup water
• ✦Pinch of salt
• ✦2 dates, chopped
• ✦1 1/2 tbsp cacao chai mix
• ✦2 tbsp cacao from Bitcoin Beans
• ✦2 tsp honey (or more to taste)
• ✦1 egg yolk (optional: use 2 for extra richness)
• ✦Raw milk (or milk of choice)
• ✦1 to 1 1/2 bananas
• ✦Optional scoop of Oshi Hodl Butter for extra creaminess

Method

1. 01

   In a small pot, add the water, pinch of salt, and chopped dates. Heat until the water is very hot and lightly simmering—not aggressively boiling. The goal is simply to soften the dates.

2. 02

   Once the dates begin softening, add the cacao chai mix and stir thoroughly.

3. 03

   Add the cacao and continue mixing over medium heat until fully dissolved and smooth. You want the mixture thick and chocolatey. Avoid boiling too heavily so the cacao retains its natural qualities.

4. 04

   Remove from heat and let cool for 1–2 minutes.

5. 05

   While the mixture is still warm, stir in the honey so it melts and disperses evenly.

6. 06

   In a blender or NutraBullet, add the egg yolk first.

7. 07

   Pour in the warm cacao mixture, then add the milk. Use enough milk to balance the thickness of the cacao mixture, plus a little more depending on how thick you want the smoothie.

8. 08

   Add the banana. One large banana works well, though 1 1/2 bananas gives it a thicker smoothie texture.

9. 09

   Pulse blend until smooth but still slightly textured.