Celebrate, celebrate! I’m posting my first ever recipe. And while it’s technically my husband’s creation, we’re one, right? More importantly, he doesn’t mind ceding credit to me 🙂
I posted a pic of this treat a couple of weeks ago on FB and Twitter. I was surprised by how much positive feedback I received so I’m sharing the deets today so you can all enjoy!
~Raw Chai Smoothie~
Yield: 3- 12 oz servings
Ingredients
1 cup cashews, soaked for 2 hours
2 frozen bananas
4 Medjool dates, pitted
2 coin sized slivers of ginger
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp cinnamon
3 tbsp maple syrup (technically not raw but I prefer it over agave)
1/3 c water
3 cups ice, reserved
How To
1. Blend all ingredients except the ice until you have a smooth mixture. I used a Blendtec but all blenders are welcome!
2. Add the ice and blend again until smooth.
3. Enjoy plain or with cacoa nibs or chocolate chips 🙂
Let me know if you give this recipe a try!
– Kareen, RD
My passion is to inspire others to live their best nutritional life!
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elle
February 5, 2012
Oh perfect! I have all the ingredients for this, I can’t wait to try it!
iameatingright
February 5, 2012
I hope you like it! I’m so nervous to have someone else try one of our recipes 🙂
GiGi Eats Celebrities
February 5, 2012
Look at that creamy goodness, I have my spoon, I’m coming over! 🙂
iameatingright
February 5, 2012
C’mon over!
fitvegan4life
February 5, 2012
That looks amazing!
thegirlblogger
February 6, 2012
I’m going to have to try this with my paleo loving roommates 🙂
iameatingright
February 6, 2012
Let me know if you try it!
leslie
February 6, 2012
Sounds delicious!!
iameatingright
February 6, 2012
Thanks!
elle
February 18, 2012
Heyhey! I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award! 😀 http://ellesite.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/versatile-blogger-award-nomination/
~elle
iameatingright
February 19, 2012
Thanks so much!
Tasha
February 19, 2012
I like 🙂 I checked on the Internet for a photo of the date you have recommended and it looks like the type I know. Is there a special reason for that particular kind? Or, will any ordinary date work? I hope I’ve not confused you, Kareen?
iameatingright
February 19, 2012
Hi Tasha!
You can use different types of dates! Medjools are larger so if you use deglet or honey or another type, I would add in a couple extra ones. Yesterday D made this recipe with honey dates and used 6 instead of 4 as directed in the recipe. The results were still delicious!