Spring calls for new (easy) ways to add nutrition to our lifestyle.
As the weather heats up, sometimes a hot cacao might not be what you're in the mood for, but there are so many ways to use cacao to add extra nutrition to your day:
👉 Add it into your smoothies.
👉 Add it to your overnight oats.
👉 Add it into your bliss/protein balls.
The list goes on.
This new cacao superfood smoothie recipe, is perfect for morning breakfast on the go OR as a delicious afternoon pick-me-up to get you through the afternoon slump!
This recipe vegan, gluten free and full of antioxidants, essential minerals, mood-boosting compounds and contains theobromine a gentle, long-lasting stimulant to give you that extra hit of energy.
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 x scoops (20g) of pre-shaved cacao paste
- 1 x medjool date for sweetness (optional)
- 1 x medium frozen banana
- 1/2 x avocado
- 1 x cup oat milk (or milk of choice)
- Handful of ice
*Optional: add cinnamon, a shot of coffee or a scoop of protein.
METHOD:
- Place cacao in a blender and add a splash of hot water and blend until smooth. This is to ensure the smoothie doesn't have a grainy texture.
- Add the dates, banana, avocado and ice to the cacao mixture, followed by the milk last.
- Blend all of the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth (approx. 40s).
- Pour your smoothie into a tall glass and enjoy!
If you give this recipe a go, make sure to tag us @cacao_collective! We love seeing what you create.
