The base of this milkshake is almond milk, which is both nutritious, highly delicious (great rhyme, I know) and rich in fibre, vitamin E, magnesium, zinc, potassium, iron and calcium. However it is the cacao that makes this super delicious! Cacao is essentially my favourite thing in the world. Raw cacao powder (which you can buy here or at most good supermarkets and health food stores) is the all natural version of the more conventional cocoa powder, which is conventionally used as chocolate flavouring. But, raw cacao has over 360% more antioxidants than conventional cocoa powder and is rich in protein, calcium, zinc, iron, copper, sulphur, magnesium and potassium as well as a bajillion other things that are super good for you. Magnesium in particular is one of the worlds best sources of stress relief so if you've got lots of work and assignments like I do, then cacao is the stuff for you! If all those sneaky health benefits aren't enough for you, then I'll just put it out there that this is my favourite smoothie combination ever, which is quite significant given I drink a smoothie or two most days. Chocolate for the win though!!!
1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk
2 heaped tbsp raw cacao powder
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 bananas, peeled, frozen overnight and then chopped into pieces
1 tbsp pure almond butter
Cacao nibs
1. Put everything except the cacao nibs in the blender and mix on high speed for approx. 2 minutes until everything is well combined and smooth.
2. Serve with a sprinkle of cacao nibs on top and enjoy!
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