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Raw Cacao Smoothie Recipe

September 13, 2015 by Helen Tzouganatos 2 Comments

Raw Cacao Smoothie 1

This protein packed smoothie is a great way to get a chocolate fix without all the nasties. Chia is an excellent source of fibre, protein, fatty acids and antioxidants – just one tablespoon of chia packs a very powerful nutritional punch. Chia also works as a thickening agent so it will make your smoothies extra creamy – it really is a superfood!

Get creative and add a sprinkle of your favourite nuts, shredded coconut, dates or fruit. My son loves raw cacao smoothies but my daughters prefer a banana smoothie so I just replace the raw cacao with one small banana to keep all customers at my breakfast table happy.

For an extra cold smoothie, just add a few ice cubes before blending. It’s a good idea to keep paper take away cups in the pantry for those crazy chaotic mornings (generally the state of play with three rambunctious kids 6 and under) so you can blitz, pour and go. My healthy take on ‘up and go’.

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Raw Cacao Smoothie
Serves: Makes 1 smoothie.
 
Ingredients
  • 250mL of your favourite milk
  • 1 tbs raw cacao powder
  • 1 tbs ground chia
  • 1 tbs organic honey
Instructions
Conventional Method
  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blitz until smooth and creamy. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, just add more honey.
  2. Pour and serve.
Thermomix Method
  1. Combine all ingredients into mixing bowl (apart from honey) and blend 10 sec/speed 8. Pour in honey with motor running on speed 4 for a few seconds to avoid honey sticking to blade. If you prefer a sweeter smoothie, just add more honey.
  2. Pour and serve.
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Raw Cacao Smoothie 3

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Comments

  1. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    November 18, 2015 at 4:33 am

    What a great blend of ingredients for a hearty and decadent smoothie 🙂

    Reply
    • Helen Tzouganatos says

      November 18, 2015 at 10:07 am

      Thanks Bethany, a healthy start to the day!

      Reply

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