Strawberry Wake-Up Call Smoothie

Medjools, the king of dates, liven up this smoothie not only with the fruit’s natural sweetness, but also with the nutritional benefits of protein, potassium, and copper. Because Medjool dates are fiber-rich, this smoothie will stick with you and help curtail sweet cravings if you have a sugar addiction or a break room at work full of doughnuts.

Recipe Yields: 3–4 cups

2 cups spinach

3 cups frozen strawberries, stems removed

2 Medjool dates, pitted and chopped

2 cups unsweetened almond milk

  1. Combine all ingredients and blend on high until smooth.
  2. Add more liquid if necessary.

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