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A Healthy Raw Chocolate Smoothie
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What's great about it
If you want a nutrient-rich, power packed chocolate smoothie - this is it! Cacao is the highest known antioxidant food on the planet. Rich in magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, riboflavin and essential micronutrients for health and vitality. The high flavonoid content of cacao has been scientifically linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Ingredients
Serves 1
1/2 small frozen banana, peeled and chopped
1/4 avocado
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup almond or coconut milk
2 tablespoons Healthy Chef Protein
1 tablespoon Naked Mylk Chocolate or raw cacao
pinch of sea salt
1 tablespoon raw honey or maple syrup or a little stevia to taste
1 tablespoon coconut butter or cold pressed coconut oil to blend (optional)
Handful of ice to blend
Cacao nibs and raw melted chocolate for garnish (optional)
Raw Chocolate Drizzle (recipe from Healthy Baking)
1/4 cup melted cacao butter
1/4 cup cashew butter or tahini
1/4 cup raw cacao or Naked Chocolat
1 tablespoon organic maple syrup
Method
- Combine frozen banana, avocado, almond milk, water, Naked Chocolat, salt, maple, coconut oil, Healthy Chef Protein and ice into a good high-speed blender like a Vitamix.
- Blend all the ingredients until creamy.
- Pour into a large glass and enjoy for breakfast or lunch.
Notes and Inspiration
The addition of Healthy Chef Chocolate Protein can assist with weightloss to help regulate the appetite - it makes this smoothie a complete meal replacement. For weight loss it is recommended you get between 80 – 120 g of protein per day to aid satiety and repair. It can also assist with sports performance and recovery as well as nourish your immune system.
To Make The Raw Chocolate Drizzle:
Combine ingredients until smooth then decorate.