Just use regular dates, and soak them in hot water for half an
hour before blending if they're not soft.
Carefully puree using an immersion blender or let sauce cool
before blending in a blender.
You can also add almonds
before blending for added calcium and to add body; you can also add any other calcium supplement you might want to use.
Just allow the soup to cool a
bit before blending it to prevent boiling hot soup from flying around your kitchen.
It's a good idea to add a scoop of protein
powder before blending, although you might need more almond milk to reach the desired consistency.
Note: Make the pecans and caramel sauce
first before blending the bananas to ensure the banana ice cream doesn't melt before you're ready to assemble it all.
On an early recipe attempt, I added fresh basil to the
soup before blending, but it turned the soup a murky brown color.
If you enjoy your smoothies a little more on the sweet side, feel free to add a tablespoon of honey, agave syrup or maple
syrup before blending.
I'm always looking for a quick and healthy breakfast — do you think these ingredients would hold up if I prepared them in advance and kept it in the
freezer before blending?
If you don't have a high speed blender, let the frozen strawberries sit for a
while before blending them.
Next add all of your ingredients except for your coconut milk and pulse a few
times before blending on a low speed.
If you don't have a high speed blender, I recommend soaking the cashews over
night before blending to ensure a creamy texture.
I've read somewhere online that the only way to get smooth creamy hummus is by peeling each and every
chickpea before blending.