Red Velvet Superfood Smoothie
RED VELVET SUPERFOOD SMOOTHIE
By Elise Museles of Kale and Chocolate
This flavorful treat tastes like a frozen red velvet cupcake (sort of) but without the refined flour, eggs, sugar, and red dye. For all you chocoholics who want to channel your addiction in a healthy way, this extra thick & creamy sweet smoothie is the perfect dessert or afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
1 large ripe banana, frozen & sliced
1½ cups frozen raspberries
1-2 tablespoons cocoa powder or raw cacao powder
2 dates, pitted, chopped
Pinch of sea salt
Optional: for extra protein, 2 tablespoons hemp seeds or chocolate protein powder
Toppings:
Fresh raspberries
Cacao nibs/chocolate shavings
Instructions:
Blend all ingredients in a high-powered blender until thick and creamy.
Pour into a glass and top with berries & cacao nibs. Sip. Savor. Enjoy!