Even if you can’t catch a wave like Laird Hamilton, you can still eat like him. This satisfying smoothie features a nut base from almond butter and almond milk, along with a pour of raw, organic, and cold-pressed cacao creamer. It not only adds a little chocolate flavor, but also delivers antioxidants with each spoonful, too! Oh, and did we mention it’s warm? Instead of blending with ice, we heat this drink on the stove for a comforting bowl of goodness you can enjoy on chilly mornings.
Yield: 1 serving
Active Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
For the smoothie
2 tablespoons Cacao Creamer
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
½ cup gluten-free rolled oats
1 banana, peeled
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
For the toppings
Chopped almonds
Sliced bananas
Coconut chips
Cacao nibs
Chia seeds
Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Pour into a stock pot and warm on medium heat; bring to a gentle boil. Stir constantly, until smoothie has thickened, then pour into a bowl. Add your favorite toppings and serve.
Recipe credit: Angela Gaines