Blissful Cacao Smoothie

Serves 1 | 5 minutes

Invoke your creative flow and inner power with this refreshing smoothie!

Summer is a great time to eat lighter, more cooling foods. The abundance of healthy fats, refreshing greens, and raw cacao in this smoothie will not only help you feel radiant this season, you’ll rid yourself of mental fog and welcome your power to shine through. And, when sipped slowly and mindfully, you will have a sense of wellbeing allowing you to be more effective and clear in your journey.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup organic unsweetened almond milk (homemade is always best)
  • 1 organic hass avocado, pit and skin removed
  • 1 tablespoon organic raw cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon organic cacao nibs
  • 1 cup organic baby kale
  • 1-2 medjool dates, pits removed
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 3-4 cubes of ice

Intructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until creamy.
  2. Top with additional hemp hearts and cacao nibs for added benefit.
  3. Sip with a smile.

Notes

Benefits:

  1. Raw cacao is not only delicious, it contains magnesium which aids in calming and soothing our bodies, while it also has B vitamins for sustained energy. It also is a great source of polyphenols, containing antioxidant properties that help the body fight off free radicals (these are what can cause cancer).
  2. Organic kale is a nutrient dense powerhouse. This sensational green is high in iron which we need for proper liver function, sustained energy and is also a great anti-inflammatory food. Full of fiber and sulfur, kale is a great detox food.
  3. Hemp Hearts and Avocados are a great source of Omega-3 essential fatty acids. You get an energy boost and mental clarity when consumed regularly. They are beneficial for joint health and they naturally lower cholesterol. They help to decrease inflammation in the body (basically, inflammation is the root for a lot of our issues), protect our vision, prevent wrinkles, and most importantly, promote a sense of overall wellbeing and joy!