Tastes-Like-Ice-Cream Kale Smoothie

Great for Weeks 1, 2, & 3

Makes 2 16-ounce glasses

Ingredients

1/4 cup firmly packed chopped pitted dates
1 cup filtered water
1 cup torn-up curly green kale leaves
1/2 cup raw, unsalted cashews
2 medium-sized bananas
½ teaspoon natural vanilla extract
1 teaspoon minced ginger
2 cups ice cubes

Directions

Place the chopped pitted dates in a small bowl. Cover them with the 1 cup of filtered water, and allow to sit for about 20 minutes to soften.

Place cashews in a separate bowl and cover with water.  Allow to sit for 20 minutes, then drain and rinse.

Pour the dates and their soaking water into the blender, add the other ingredients, and blast on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and creamy. 

Enjoy!