Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1/2 C Raw Cashews soaked overnight in 1 C water
  • 1/4 C Hemp Hearts
  • 2 C Water (for a thicker smoothie use 1 1/2 C water)
  • 2 Frozen Bananas
  • 1 Medjool Date (pitted at room temperature)
  • 2 Tbs Maple Syrup
  • 1 1/8 tsp Ground Cinnamon + microplaned cinnamon stick for garnish
  • 3/4 tsp Fresh Ground Nutmeg + more for garnish
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1/8 tsp Turmeric (for color)
  • 1/8 tsp Pink Himalayan Sea Salt (fine grain)
  • 1/4 Lemon (juiced)
  • 1/2 Vanilla Bean Pod (split down the center)
  • Two handfuls of ice (optional (for serving extra cold and thick))
  • oz Add 1/4 of Rum per 8 oz serving for a bit of holiday cheer

Instruction

  • Drain the cashews and rinse well.
  • In a Vitamix, layer the ingredients starting with the cashews, then add the hemp hearts, water, bananas, date, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, turmeric, salt, lemon juice and the 1/2 piece of vanilla bean pod. Add ice according to taste.
  • Blend until all the ingredients are pulverized and smooth, about one minute. Taste and re blend as desired.
  • Add the optional Rum as desired, stir, garnish with grated cinnamon and nutmeg and serve.