Vegan Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie

Ingredients

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  1 to 1 1/2 cups (240 – 360 ml) Almond Breeze Chocolate Almondmilk
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  1 large ripe banana (~200 g); previously peeled; sliced and frozen
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  2 Tbsp (32 g) natural almond butter (if unsalted add a pinch of salt)
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  1-2 dates; pitted (if not sticky and moist; soak in hot water for 10 minutes; then drain)
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  1 Tbsp (5 g) cacao powder or unsweetened cacao powder
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  1 Tbsp cacao nibs for “chocolate chip” effect (blend in or use as topping)
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  1 Tbsp flax or hemp seeds for added nutrition
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  Dairy free chocolate sauce (for drizzling inside glass)
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  Coconut whipped cream for topping
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  1/2 cup ice (optional)