Start Your Morning Right with an Easy Ayurvedic Energy Shake
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According to Ayurveda, dates provide energy and almonds are good for the nervous system. Soaking both and removing the skins of almonds aids in digestion. This simple 5 ingredient shake is fast, easy and a great energy boost in the morning.
Ingredients
2 cups almond milk (warm or room temperature)
1 tsp. ghee
2 pinches cinnamon
5 dates (that have been soaked overnight)
10 almonds (that have been soaked overnight and peeled)
Servings: 2 - 3
Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total Time: 8 hours
Preparation
Soak dates and almonds (separately) in water overnight.
Drain dates. Drain and peel almonds.
Put all ingredients in a blender; enjoy!
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Be well,
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Avanti Kumar-Singh, MD