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Hemp Cacao Protein Shake (SRC)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup cold filtered water
  • 1 cup ice cubes
  • 1 banana, cut into chunks (or use frozen for a colder, thicker textured shake / smoothie)
  • 1/2 cup raw hemp seeds/ hemp hearts
  • 2-4 pitted dates, depending taste (I used two but increase if you prefer sweeter) 
  • 1-2 Tbsp raw cacao powder or cocoa powder, to taste
  • Handful or fresh leafy greens (such as baby spinach, kale, and/or chard), optional but for added nutrition 

5 minute prep Directions 

  • Blend water, ice, banana, hemp seeds, dates (remove any pits), and cocoa powder together in a blender until smooth. 
  • Enjoy immediately, refrigerate any leftovers.

Instructions
 

Plan-ahead soaking method Directions

  • The night before, combine hemp seeds, dates and water in a jar. Refrigerate overnight.
  • When you are ready to make your smoothie, add hemp/date/water mixture to blender container. Add ice, banana, cacao/cocoa powder and greens. Blend until smooth. 
  • Enjoy immediately, refrigerate any leftovers.