There is not much I like better when it comes to the ultimate combo of sweet and salty than sea salt and caramel. This is basically a smoothie or “milkshake” version of the Sea Salt and Caramel “Nice” Cream recipe here on the blog and it is crazy amazing, if I do say so myself! However, this is even easier to make so I can indulge my sweet/salty cravings in an instant! This makes the perfect healthy treat and is better, healthier, cheaper than any Salted Caramel thing you can find at your local Starbucks (minus the coffee of course), and so easy to make at home in minutes.
Dates and vanilla create that caramel flavor without extra sugar. I always add hemp and flax for their health benefits and some protein, but they’re totally optional if you don’t have them on hand.
Sea Salted Caramel Smoothie
1 cup almond milk
1 frozen banana
2 pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon sea salt (I like this amount but you could start with 1/4 tsp first and add more to taste)
3 tablespoons hemp seeds (optional, for protein and healthy fats)
1 tablespoon ground flax (optional)
Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
I think I’ll try a chocolate version next!
Enjoy!!
Did you try this? Let me know how you liked it in the comments!
