Raw Banana and Chocolate Breakfast Smoothie

1/2 banana (frozen is best, or you can add some ice)
1 medjool date
1 Tbs almond butter (or other "butter" of choice)
1/2 cup almond milk (or milk of choice)
1+ tsp freshly ground flaxseed
1 Tbsp raw cacoa powder or 2 Tbsp cocoa powder

Put it all in a blender and enjoy. 

Strawberry Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4-1 cup Sugar
• 1 tsp mint extract
• 2-3 whole Large Egg Yolks
• 2 cups Heavy Cream
• 1 pound Strawberries, Hulled
• 1 Tablespoons Sugar
• 3/4 cup chopped dark chocolate

Preparation Instructions

Stir together the milk and 1 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat the mixture until it's hot but not simmering or boiling.

In a large bowl, beat the egg yolks vigorously with a whisk until they start to lighten in color, about 2 minutes.

Next, grab a ladle of the hot milk mixture and very slowly drizzle it into the bowl with the egg yolks, whisking the whole time. (The purpose of this is to temper the egg yolks and bring them to a good temperature before adding them to the pan.) Repeat with a second ladle of hot milk mixture, making sure to whisk the whole time.

Pour the tempered yolks into the saucepan with the rest of the milk mixture and stir gently with a wooden spoon for 2 to 4 minutes, cooking it slowly until it's thick enough to coat the spoon.

Pour the thick liquid through a fine mesh strainer and into a clean bowl. Add the heavy cream to the bowl and stir gently to combine. Refrigerate this mixture for 2 hours, or until chilled.

Meanwhile, combine the strawberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a blender. Puree until smooth (or you can stop just short of smooth if you want a little texture.) Pour the pureed strawberries into the chilled custard mixture and stir (I like to use a strainer to avoid getting the seeds in the ice cream). Stir in mint extract. Taste. 

Now pour this mixture into your ice cream maker and freeze it according to its directions. After it's been about 10 minutes add the chopped chocolate. After it freezes, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until frozen firm.