Irish Moss and Almond Butter Smoothie

This Irish Moss and Almond Butter Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. It's made with almond milk, almond butter, chia seeds, Irish moss, banana, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. The Irish moss adds a unique texture and flavor to the smoothie, and it's also a good source of fiber and minerals. The almond butter and banana make the smoothie creamy and satisfying, and the chia seeds add a boost of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.

I first discovered Irish moss when I was living in Ireland. I was walking along the coast one day when I came across a group of people harvesting it from the rocks. I was intrigued, so I asked them what they were doing. They told me that they used Irish moss to make a traditional Irish dessert called blancmange. I was curious, so I decided to try making it myself. The blancmange was delicious, and I was hooked on Irish moss ever since. I've been experimenting with different ways to use Irish moss in my cooking, and I've found that it's a great addition to smoothies. It adds a unique texture and flavor, and it's also a good source of fiber and minerals.

Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/4 cup plain, unsweetened almond butter
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground Irish moss
• 1/2 banana, frozen
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Agave syrup, to taste (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
2. Add agave syrup to taste, if desired.
3. Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Why It Works

• The Irish moss adds a unique texture and flavor to the smoothie.
• The almond butter and banana make the smoothie creamy and satisfying.
• The chia seeds add a boost of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
• The vanilla extract and cinnamon add a touch of sweetness and spice.