Starbucks watch out. This chocolate smoothie rivals any 800 calorie chemical concoction from Starbucks, but it is low in calories and high in good health! And it contains no sugar. Make sure to get the raw cacao (don’t use leftover Halloween candy!). Raw cacao is loaded with antioxidants and fiber and is considered a super food.

Raw Chocolate Smoothie

Ingredients:

1.5 cups almond milk

1-2 cups cups water

1 banana1 heaping tablespoon raw cacao (not coco, the real raw chocolate bean)

1 large handful ice

1 teaspoon raw honey or agave (optional)

2 tablespoons Mila, Maca or other protein/fiber drinks

Directions: Mix all ingredients in blender. Serves 3.  Make this to taste. Sometimes I add two bananas instead of sweetener.  Freeze bananas for a creamier consistency. Also, if I don’t have almond milk, I just use water and add a tablespoon of raw almond butter.  These measurements are all estimates so taste and add more cacao or sweetener as you like.  Add some cold decaf coffee for a real Starbucks experience.

If you add lots of ice – this makes a really nice ice cream.