Date-cacao spirulina protein shake

Ingredients

• 3 Medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
• 1.5 teaspoons spirulina powder
• 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
• 1 tablespoon almond butter
• 250 ml oat milk, cold
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 5 ice cubes

Method

1. Soak dates in warm water for 3 minutes if they're dry; drain.
2. Blend everything except ice on high for 60 seconds.
3. Add ice; blend another 20 seconds.
4. Pour immediately — this settles fast.

Why this pairing works

Hemp seeds provide all essential amino acids, making this a complete protein alongside spirulina's amino acid profile. The cacao bitterness merges with spirulina so cleanly that neither is discernible individually. At 3 g spirulina, this is a meaningful clinical dose.