If you’re in one of those moods where the only thing that will do is chocolate then check this out.
Thick, indulgent and VERY chocolatey – without the crap that you find in shop bought milkshakes.
Oh and did I mention its super simple too? It has just 3 ingredients.
– 350ml Unsweetened Almond Milk (coconut milk works REALLY well too)
– 1.5 tsp of Organic Peruvian Cacao Powder (obviously this depends on how chocolatey you like it)
– 1/2 Frozen Banana
Just place all the ingredients in a whizz. I like to add a teaspoon of chia seeds too for an extra thick shake.
Here are some top smoothie tips…
Bananas
I buy my bananas when they’re ripe and reduced at the supermarket. Not only do you get them cheaper but they’re perfect for smoothies as they add that perfect creamy texture and sweetness. Also, by using a frozen banana you get an instantly cold drink.
Cacao powder
Make sure that you choose a GOOD and ORGANIC cacao powder. You may have noticed me mentioning it on social media but I’m using Rise Organic Cacao Powder
Why use a good quality cacao powder?
Cacao beans contain over 300 health promoting compounds including theobromine, phenylethylamine, various polyphenols. They also have more antioxidants than red wine and up to 3 times more than green tea. So if you want to get the benefits, it’s important that you choose one that’s 100% pure.
Micronutrients in Cacao Powder contribute to:
• nervous system support
• process of cell division & specialisation
• normal muscle function
• normal cognitive function
• protein synthesis
• energy-yielding metabolism
• normal psychological function
• formation of red blood cells and haemoglobin
• maintenance of bones & teeth
• oxygen transport in the body
Can you have it as a meal?
Sure! Add a handful of spinach and some chia seeds and you’ve got yourself a great on the go breakfast smoothie. If you use a protein powder (again, make sure it’s good quality and not filled with sugars and chemicals) then adding 20g to this drink will taste delicious.
What’s your favourite shake? Share your recipe with me in the comments below, on Twitter @rachaelphillips or on my Facebook Page.
Wow, I am a lb from loosing a stone and its so hard when it gets to ‘that’ time of the month! I am bookmarking this! Thanks!
Oh this looks so good. I love how rich & chocolatey it is. And so simple too!
What a great and simple recipe Rachael. We’ll certainly be trying this, sounds fantastic. Many thanks for the Rise Organics mention too, so glad you love it! 🙂
What a great and simple recipe Rachael. We’ll certainly be trying this, sounds fantastic. Many thanks for the Rise Organics mention too, so glad you love it! 🙂
I love the sound of this and I love how simple it is too x
If there’s one thing I can’t stand, it’s a thin shake. So this sounds perfect! And with 3 ingredients you can’t really go wrong! x
Really timely because I keep buying almond milk without really knowing what to do with it! This looks delish.
Sounds like a great idea, I love simple and tasty and Chocolate is always a winner here!
Mmmm now I love the sound of a good chocolate shake and healthy too! Woohoo!
Ohh wow! So simple but it sounds so good!
Ooo I love a good chocolate shake and with it being healthier, I am definitely going to have to give this a go!
This sounds simple enough that I could actually try it! Thanks for sharing x
Oo I’ve not thought of making a smoothie with cacao powder before… Now you have got me thinking!
Great Recipe! Thanks for sharing. As yet I have not tried almond milk….
Big smoothie fans in this household. It is the easiest way to get my husband to have his 5 a day almost without noticing.
Oh wow this sounds delicious. I will definitely have to give these a go.
That sounds like just what I need ! Sounds delicious x
My hubby has started to have a banana and blueberry smoothie everyday for breakfast, i wonder if he’d like this. Looks gorge!
These look like a great start to the day! I will be giving these a go!
I make one similar but without the banana. Can you really taste the banana in this?
Not really but I tell you what you could use if you don’t want the carbs/taste of banana is half an avocado? That’ll give it the thickness then. Because really, that’s all I use the banana for is to really give it a thick smoothie texture. x