| Re: go buy some powered cocoa I love chocolate too. I make a thick smoothie that includes a heaping tablespoon of Navitas brand raw cacao powder. It's certified organic, not treated with alkalai , aka "dutched" (as most cocoa powders are). It's utterly delicious! My kids call it my "brownie batter" smoothie. I also include some cinnamon in it (promotes lower insulin levels) and turmeric for it's anti-inflammatory properties.
Here's the recipe:
1/4 banana (frozen)
3/8 to 1/2 cup Cascadian Farms Organic frozen cherries (about 12 to 15 cherries)
3 scoops of Zone Labs brand protein powder(about 20 grms of protein)
one huge heaping tablespoon Navitas brand cacao powder
1 teaspoon alcohol free almond flavoring (Frontier brand)
1 tablespoon organic extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 to 1/4 cup West Soy Unsweetened soy milk (the less used, the thicker the smoothie)
Blend all ingredients with an emersion blender and serve immediately (you'll need a spoon)! Enjoy!
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