Cardamom Banana Smoothie

This recipe was given to me as part of the Studio Vie "smoothie challenge". It's easy to get into a smoothie rut so the challenge is to try new recipes and share your thoughts (and pics) with the community of new moms aiming to stay fit and healthy.  If you like cardamom, you will LOVE this shake. It's my all-time favourite.

 

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of plain raw cashews (I usually soak mine overnight and rinse)
• 2 pods of cardamom (I like to use more)
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1 1/2 frozen bananas
• 1 cup of baby spinach
• 1 Tb of honey (or sweetener of choice)
• pinch of salt

 

Instructions: 

1. Remove cardamom seeds from pods and crush the seeds using a pestle and mortar or coffee/spice grinder). Discard the pods.
2. Blend cashews, cardamom, lemon juice and water in a high speed blender. Add frozen bananas, spinach, honey and salt and blend until smooth.