Raw Vegan Chocolate Smoothie

If you’re a chocolate lover, you’re going to make this one over and over. This recipe is ready in minutes and is 100% raw and vegan. On top of that, it’s a real antioxidant-powerhouse (thanks to the spices, avocado, and cacao). Drink your way to a delicious, youthful glow and health!

Raw Vegan Chocolate Smoothie

Raw vegan chocolate smoothie
Raw vegan chocolate smoothie. Simply delicious! (Photo ©˙Fernanda Beccaglia)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1/2 cup young coconut flesh (or coconut milk)
  • 1/2 cup coconut water (add more to adjust consistency)
  • 1 small frozen banana
  • 2 Tablespoons raw cacao powder or raw carob powder (for a caffeine free version)
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 pinch cardamom (optional)
  • 1 pinch vanilla powder
  • 2 Tablespoons sesame, hemp or chia seeds (optional)
  • Garnish with cacao nibs of pieces of organic 85% dark chocolate (optional)



How To
Blend all your ingredients in your high speed blender.
Pour your smoothie into a nice glass and garnish with some cacao nibs, dark chocolate chunks and/or goji berries.

(Recipe slightly edited. Source: http://www.mindbodygreen.com)