This is a tasty smoothie alternative when you really feel like a sweet chocolatey hit. Add a few sneaky greens in there if you’re game, and you can say this is 100% good for you. Raw cacao is super high in antioxidants, so don’t feel bad about your chocolate addiction with this one! Add more or less greens depending on your greens-skill-level (start small people…)
Please note – if you are wanting to meet any of the specific dietary requirements below, please read my recipe notes.
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1-2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1-2 tbsp vanilla pea protein
- 1 tbsp coconut nectar
- 1 c almond milk or your favourite non-dairy milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla powder
- 1-2 c ice
- 1 handful spinach
Instructions
- Place soft ingredients in blender first, hard ingredients (eg ice) last.
- Blend and serve!
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Recipe Notes
- You can use any greens you have handy for a nutrition boost – kale and silverbeet both work here.
- Use your favourite superfood and protein supplement here as well – I love using chocolate pea protein here for an extra chocolatey smoothie!
- You can replace the almond milk with any plant-milk you have in the fridge, or you can also use water/coconut water + 1/4 avocado/1 Tbsp raw nuts/nut butter/coconut
- Some optional add-ins I love are: a medjool date, 2 tsp chia seeds/flaxseed/1 tsp maca or 1 tsp cinnamon
Nutrition Disclaimer
As a Registered Naturopath and Nutritionist, I create nutritionally-balanced recipes using whole food ingredients designed to support optimal health and wellbeing. While I encourage an intuitive approach to eating, I also recognise the value of understanding calories and macronutrients as tools to build awareness around your intake. This awareness can be helpful in aligning your nutrition with your personal health goals.
Please note: all nutritional information provided is an estimate only. Variations will occur depending on the specific brands used, recipe adjustments, and portion sizes consumed. If you have individual dietary needs or health conditions, I recommend booking a personalised consultation for tailored advice.
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