If your are looking to supercharge your morning or even trying to boost that afternoon slump, I love this smoothie for not only how delicious it is, but also how nourishing it is for the body.
If you are time poor in the mornings, this is a brilliant go to as all the ingredients can be thrown into a blender and blitzed within a minute. I also make it often as an after school snack for my hungry boys to tie them over till dinner.
The ingredients contain healthy fats from the avocado and coconut milk which will keep you full, nourish your cells and support your blood sugar. Protein from the chia seeds, nuts and collagen powder are building blocks for your cells, supporting your recovery, growth and energy levels. Carbohydrates from the banana and dates will certainly give you the sweetness and energy boost you need to get on with your day.
As always, some of us prefer our smoothies thick and cold, others more runny…so, feel free to adjust the liquid & ice quantities to suit your taste. Adding some other healthy fats through ingredients like hemp seeds, linseeds, coconut oil, can also add to the nutrient depth with little fuss. A true testament to how whole-food ingredients can taste so unbelievably yummy!
Enjoy!
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Get Up & Go Chocolate Smoothie
A delicious, rich and healthy chocolate smoothie that will taste like a real treat with the bonus of being super healthy and energising.
- ½ Avocado
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- ½ cup Chilled water
- 1 Banana
- 2 Dates
- ½ tsp Cinnamon powder
- 2 tbsp Cocoa nibs
- 1 tbsp Cocoa powder (heaped)
- 1 handful Cashew nuts
- 1 pinch Sea salt
- 1 tbsp Chia seeds
- 1 tsp Collagen Powder (optional)
- 1 handful Ice cubes (if you like it really cold)
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Put all the ingredients in a high speed blender and blend till smooth.
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Add extra filtered water to the smoothie if you like it runnier or some ice to make it colder.
