Ingredients – Chocolate Shake
- Base:
- 2 frozen bananas, sliced
- 1/2 ripe avocado for creaminess + healthy fats
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
- 3 tbsp raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- Anti-Inflammatory Boosters:
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
- Pinch of black pepper boosts turmeric
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional Sweetener + Toppings:
- 1-2 tsp raw honey or dates to taste
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts or cacao nibs
- Whipped coconut cream optional
*Instructions *
- 1. Prep: Peel and freeze bananas ahead of time. Measure all ingredients.
- 2. Blend liquids: Add almond milk to blender first.
- 3. Add rest: Add frozen banana, avocado, cacao powder, almond butter, cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, vanilla, salt, and sweetener.
- 4. Blend smooth: Blend on high 45-60 seconds until thick and creamy. Scrape sides if needed.
- 5. Adjust: Add more milk to thin, or more banana to thicken.
- 6. Pour: Divide between 2 glasses.
- 7. Top: Sprinkle with chia seeds, walnuts, or cacao nibs.
- 8. Serve: Drink immediately with a straw.
- 9. Meal tip: This works as breakfast or post-workout snack with protein.
- 10. Store: Best fresh. Can freeze leftovers into popsicles.