During the week my diet is pretty much low on the glycemic index. On the weekends I do enjoy indulging my sweet tooth a little more. Did you know that Raw Cacao is a superfood? Yaaahoo!!! Sorry, I am just a little crazy about chocolate.
Raw cacao is high in antioxidants and iron and it has one of the highest levels of magnesium. Also it is rich in a host of other nutrients -- but remember, it must be raw to have all those beneficial nutrients. Here is a recipe for a smoothie that is decadently thick, rich and very chocolaty. My kids absolutely love this smoothie. You may want to have this a little earlier in the day rather than late at night. It might keep you or your kids up later than you would like.
Chocolate Banana Smoothie
- 2 frozen bananas
- 5 medjool dates
- 1 cup raw cashews or almonds (you may presoak them for few hours)*
- 3 heaping tablespoons of raw cacao powder (or roasted cocoa powder)
- optional: 1 tbsp each of any superfoods you may have on hand (e.g., flax seed, chia seed, hemp seed, coconut oil, raw honey)
- coconut or almond milk (enough to fill the carafe)
Adjust ingredients to suit your taste, whether you prefer it thicker or sweeter. A Vitamix blender will give you the best results with this recipe. So good and guilt free!
(*Soaking raw nuts releases enzyme inhibitors and makes them more alkaline)
Enjoy the journey!
