Healthy Cacao Breakfast Smoothie

What you need:

Frozen banana
1 Jar Unsweetened almond milk
1Tbsp Cacao powder
1 Tbsp LSA
4 Medjool dates
1 Tspn Cinnamon

Optional for topping:
Almonds
Desiccated coconut
Cacao nibs

Method:

Add frozen banana, dates, jar of almond milk, cacao powder, LSA and cinnamon to blender. Blend on high until smooth!

Side Notes:

Frozen bananas turn smoothies into a thick, icey dream. I cut up a bunch at a time, one banana into four quarters and store in my freezer in a plastic bag - they keep forever and make for easy access during smoothie time. The more frozen banana you add to your smoothie the thicker and dreamier it gets.

Not only are dates are an incredible natural replacement to any sweetener they also work wonders for your morning bathroom movements.

I use unsweetened almond milk due to it's incredibly low calorie count. It is better to use an unsweetened milk and add something such as dates if you require a sweet something-something.

Cacao powder is probably the best superfood investment, yes it is expensive, no you will not regret it. I pile it into my smoothies; when I say one tablespoon, I mean one massive heap.

LSA is a vital ingredient to this morning smoothie, you must make sure you have protein with every meal to ensure you stay fuller for longer. Never heard of LSA? Linseed, Sunflower seeds and Almonds, all the protein you need to start the day.

Topping:

After you have filled your jar to the brim you can then add some extra goodness; cinnamon, crushed almonds, desiccated coconut and cacao nibs.

If you are having your smoothie on the run, as I do most mornings, you can chuck your lid on the jar and it will keep well until you're ready to neck it. I usually make my smoothies in the evening, keep them in the fridge overnight and then chuck them in my gym bag in the morning.

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