almond spirulina banana smoothie

I am hooked on this protein and green packed smoothie right now. I make it almost every day for John and I. It is inspired by my favorite smoothie from Choices Cafe here in Miami (the "Monkey Business"). Mine doesn't end up tasting much like theirs, but I love my version.

Almond Spirulina Banana Smoothie

• 1 1/2 cups vanilla almond milk (I use homemade; see recipe here)
• 2 Medjool dates roughly chopped
• 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoons organic spirulina powder (read about the amazing health benefits of spirulina here)
• 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons organic, smooth almond butter
• 7-8 ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the blender (best to use a high-powered blender;  I love my VitaMix). Blend until smooth. I prefer this smoothie to be a little smoother and less thick, so I blend mine pretty well. The ice cubes are key to keeping it cool.

Have you tried spirulina? If you try this smothie; let me know how you like it!