This plant-based smoothie is sure to cure your sweet tooth while still being protein-packed and nutrient-dense.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cacao powder
- 4 medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tsp matcha powder
- 1 banana, cut into chunks and frozen
- 1.5 cups coconut milk
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (optional)
- 2 cups ice
- (Optional) fruits to garnish
*While Medjool dates are high in natural sugars, they are low on the glycemic index thanks to a balanced amount of soluble fiber.
The complex carbohydrates found in Medjool dates are digested at a slower rate, making them a source of dietary fiber and releasing energy
to the body over a longer period of time.
