Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup milk of choice
- ½ teaspoon probiotic powder (optional)
- ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked
- 1 cup torn curly green kale leaves
- 2 ripe bananas (fresh or frozen)
- ¼ cup chopped pitted dates, soaked OR 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes (slightly less if using frozen bananas)
- ½ teaspoon minced ginger (optional)
Instructions
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Step 1: Add to Blender
Place all ingredients into your blender in the order listed.
Step 2: Blend
Puree for about one minute, or until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Adjust
Taste and tweak as desired. Add more kale for extra greens, more sweetener for sweetness, or a bit more ginger for warmth and spice.
Serve immediately for the best thick, ice-cream-like texture.
Notes
- Use ripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness and creaminess.
- Soak cashews ahead of time for an ultra-smooth consistency, especially if you’re not using a high-speed blender.
- Adjust the ice depending on your preferred texture — more for thick and spoonable, less for easy sipping.
- Using a conventional blender? Opt for maple syrup instead of dates, or finely chop the soaked dates to help everything blend smoothly.
- Frozen banana tip: If using frozen bananas, slightly reduce the ice to avoid over-thickening.
