QUICK COCAO SMOOTHIE

This is one thing in the morning I simply can’t live without, so delicious and filling! I find this is best thing, to throw into a mason jar or create your own smoothie mix up from.

Why Cocoa instead of good old coco powder? Here’s 5 facts about the magical cocoa powder.

1. The difference between cacao and cocoa: Cacao is the bean. Cocoa is the product that is made from it.

2. Every stage of cocoa production is done by hand: planting, irrigating, harvesting, fermenting and drying. Another reason why fine chocolate justifies its price.

3. Protects your nervous system: Cacao is high in resveratrol, a potent antioxidant also found in red wine, known for its ability to cross your blood-brain barrier to help protect your nervous system.

4. Boosts your mood: cocoa can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters that promote a sense of well-being. And the same brain chemical that is released when we experience deep feelings of love – phenylethylamine – is found in chocolate.

5. Reduces your risk of cardiovascular disease.

(Facts from I Quit Sugar and On The Coco Train)

Here’s my receipt below!

This mix is for one, just double the ingredients for your friend 🙂

Ingredients
Cocoa Powder
Maca Powder
Blue Berries (optional)
Banana
Chia Seeds
Ginger (Optional)
Spirulina or Wheat Grass powder
Caramelised Buckinis (Optional)
Coconut Water (or your favourite liquid)

Majority of the products I use are available at your local health or organic store, if you like online shopping checkout Loving Earth (they have it covered)

Step 1. Throw in a full glass of coconut water
Step 2. Put into the mix 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and Chia seeds.
Step 3. Place one whole banana and a handful of berries into the blender
Step 4. Finally add half a teaspoon of Maca powder, Spirulina and a bit of chopped up ginger (if you’re into that kinda thing)
Step 5. BLEND IT!
Step 6. Decorate with Buckinis for a finishing touch & you are ready to rumble!