Vanilla, Maca and Buckini Spiced Almond Milk

• 1 serving Bare Blends Organic Vanilla Bean NZ WPC
• 300 millilitre Spiced Almond Milk (recipe below)(cool before using if you would like a cold smoothie)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 teaspoon Maca powder
• 1 tablespoon caramelised Buckinis
• 1 cup Raw Almonds (Soaked for 24h, just covered in water)
• 1 cup Water
• 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon Cloves
• 2 Anise Stars
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated Nutmeg
• 6 pods Green Cardamom
• (optional for sweetness) 2 dates

To make the smoothie:

1. Blend all ingredients
2. Sprinkle cinnamon and buckinis on top.
3. Enjoy

To make the Organic Spiced Almond Milk:

1. Drain the almonds, and put them in your blender with water, cinnamon, nutmeg and dates if using.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy and strain (a cheesecloth will get the best results, but you can also use a fine mesh sieve)
3. Add the almond milk, cloves, star anise and cardamon pods in a saucepan and lightly heat (do not allow to boil) for 5 minutes.
4. Allow to cool (or enjoy warm!)