Chai Smoothie with Spirulina

Chai Smoothie with Spirulina

Credit: Julie Morris

A good chai is composed of an orchestra of warming spices, which contrast so nicely with the coolness of a creamy smoothie. You can add extra ice to this blend and eat it with a spoon like ice cream.

Makes 2, 16oz servings.

Ingredients:

- 3 TBSP raw cashews
- 2 TBSP hemp seeds
- 2 large Medjool dates, pitted
- 2 TBSP cacao nibs
- 1 TBSP chia seeds
- 2 TSP maca powder
- 1/4 TSP Hawaiian Spirulina powder
- 1 TSP cinnamon powder
- 1 TSP ginger powder
- 1/4 TSP cardamom powder
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 1/2 cups ice
- Sweetener to taste (optional)


Directions:

Blend together all the ingredients, except the frozen banana and ice, until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend again until frosty. Taste, and sweeten as desired.