Jesse Itzler’s Real Salt Smoothie

This delicious smoothie comes straight from Jesse Itzler, Redmond’s honorary Chief Hydration Officer! It’s his go-to blend for a clean, energizing boost. Rich in chocolate flavor with a sweet kick from dates, this one’s a keeper.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop ice

• 5 dashes Ceylon cinnamon

• 1 bag frozen banana (approx. 2 bananas) 

• 2 large dates (use 3 if they're small)

• 1 ½ heaping Tbsp. cacao powder

• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds

• Almond milk (enough to cover ingredients by 1 inch)

• 1/8 tsp. Real Salt

• Raw walnuts, for topping (optional)

• Salted Marcona almonds, for topping (optional)
  

Instructions:

1. Place ice, cinnamon, banana, dates, cacao powder, and chia seeds in a blender.

2. Pour in almond milk until it’s about 1 inch above the ingredients.

3. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.

4. Pour into glasses and top with raw walnuts or salted Marcona almonds.