Ingredients:

  • 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries
  • 1 large frozen banana, sliced
  • 0.25 cup rolled oats
  • 30g vanilla protein powder
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 2 tbsp hemp hearts
  • 0.25 cup fresh berries
  • 1 tbsp sliced toasted almonds
  • 1 tsp raw honey

Instructions:

  1. Place the 0.25 cup rolled oats into the blender first. Pulse for 10 seconds until the oats become a coarse flour. Note: This ensures you don't have large, chewy flakes in your smooth base.
  2. Add the 30g vanilla protein powder and the 2 tbsp hemp hearts. Mixing the dry ingredients first prevents them from clumping at the top.
  3. Spoon in the 1 tbsp almond butter.
  4. Add the 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk. Always put the liquid in before the heavy frozen fruit to help the blades catch.
  5. Add the 1 large frozen banana (sliced) and the 1.5 cups frozen mixed berries.
  6. Start the blender on its lowest speed. Use the tamper to push the frozen fruit down into the blades.
  7. Increase to high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until a thick, consistent swirl forms. Note: Stop immediately once it is smooth to avoid over heating the mixture.
  8. Scoop the mixture into your chilled bowl. Use a spatula to create a smooth surface or a decorative swirl.
  9. Top with 0.25 cup fresh berries and 1 tbsp sliced toasted almonds.
  10. Finish with 1 tsp raw honey until the golden threads settle over the fruit.