A Healthy Raw Chocolate Smoothie

A Healthy Raw Chocolate Smoothie

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.

To Make The Raw Chocolate Drizzle

Combine ingredients until smooth then decorate.

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