Butternut Cinnamon Date Smoothie

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 cup + 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1 cup + 1/4 cup (packed) roasted butternut squash or 3/4-1 cup canned puréed squash
  • 3-4 large Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon, to taste
  • 1.5 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • sprinkle of ground cloves
  • 5-6 large ice cubes, or as needed