BERRY SMOOTHIE WITH CHOCOLATE

The 3 secret agents in this kids (big kids too) delight is agent #1. Chia- who brings anti-inflammatory omega 3 fatty acids, agent #2 Coconut Water-who brings the energy boosting electrolytes and the crowd pleasing agent #3 Mr. Cacao himself boosting up your happy hormone serotonin. Who wouldn’t be protected with this trio of a gang!

Power Food: Berries

Prep. Time: 5 min. | Cook Time: 0 min. | Total Time: 5 min. | Serves: 2 | Serving Size: 2 cups (~medium Mason jar)

Free From: Gluten, Dairy, Soy

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk , unsweetened
• 1 cup coconut water, unsweetened
• 1 cup berries, of choice
• 2 scoops French vanilla flavoured or hemp protein powder
• 1 banana
• 2 Tbsp. chia seeds (or 1 tsp. ground chia seeds)
• 2 Tbsp. natural almond butter, raw
• 2 Tbsp. cacao powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract, pure
• 4-5 cups ice cubes
• sprinkle of granola & a sprig of mint, to garnish (optional)

 

Directions:

1. Add almond milk, coconut water, berries, protein powder, banana, chia seeds, almond butter, cacao powder, vanilla and ice cubes to a blender
2. Blend until smooth and enjoy! You can sprinkle your favourite granola and add a sprig of mint to make it even more yummy and beautiful!
   

 

Nutritional Facts: Calories 199.7 | Total Fat 3.5 g | Saturated Fat 2.1 g | Monounsaturated Fat  1.5 g |   Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6 g | Cholesterol 0 mg |  Sodium  153.4 mg  |  Potassium 248.5 mg | Total Carbohydrate  26.3 g |  Natural Sugar 24.3 g  |  Dietary Fiber 4.2 g  |  Protein  25 g  | *Vitamin C 156% | *Calcium 90%  |  *Manganese 68.3 %

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs

 

 

 

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