Energy-boosting meal in a cup
This Salted Tahini Date Shake is rich, creamy, and nutritious. It tastes like dessert, but gives the nutritional benefits you need for a full meal. Make it for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. Tahini (Sesame paste) does wonders here: it rounds out and deepens other flavors with a nuttiness that cuts through the sweetness.
Sesame seeds are a good source of healthy fats, protein, B vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and other beneficial plant compounds. Regularly eating substantial portions of these seeds may aid blood sugar control, combat arthritis pain, and lower cholesterol.
Maca was long ago used by Peruvian warriors to increase their strength and endurance. It is known for its adaptogenic properties, helping the body adjust to stress, build up resistance to disease and support immunity. A natural energy booster maca has also been know to boost the libido.
Hemp seeds are of the best known sources of high-quality, plant-based protein. What’s more, it's considered a complete protein with all the essential amino acids and is easily digestible. In particular, hemp is rich in the amino acid arginine which plays a role lowering blood pressure and preventing heart disease. To top that, hemp offers a naturally perfect 1:3 ratio of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Essential Fatty Acids as well as plenty of dietary fibre.
Cinnamon is the King of herbs and spices. It's loaded with powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols, and is antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory. It is known to help regulate blood glucose levels by increasing sensitivity to insulin
Low in calories, this cruciferous vegetable packs a nutritional punch. Just one cup will provide you with 60% of your daily vitamin C needs and 14% of your daily dose of bone-building vitamin K, as well as healthy amounts of folate, vitamin B6 and potassium. Consuming cruciferous vegetables has been linked with lower risk of all kinds of chronic diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
Ingredients (allergens in bold): Banana, Cauliflower, White Hemp Protein Isolate, Medjool Dates, Sesame Seed Paste (3%), Maca powder (1,4%), Natural Vanilla Extract, Himalayan Pink Salt, Cinnamon (0.5%)
1. Straight out of the freezer, open your pouch and toss all the ingredients into a high-speed blender.
2. Add 230ml (or one cup) of your preferred milk (or just water). We love it with ALMOND MILK.
3. Blend for 30-60s until smooth and enjoy straight away! Do not refreeze.
Want more tips for the perfect blend my day smoothie? Check out our dedicated blog post.
