Vegan Chocolate Smoothie

For those chocolate lovers out there, this low starch recipe is for you. A healthy smoothie on the go to curb those chocolate cravings. This is the drink of choice for me during my Body Reboot when I want something with chocolate in it.

If you don't have the nut cream to put on top, it is also delicious without it, but it makes a lovely decoration for the top and its all about presentation. If it doesn't look good, people are less likely to try something new. Am I right? I know I'm right. It has been proven :) So let's get to the recipe.

Equipment:

- A blender

- A glass, of course

Smoothie Ingredients:

- 1/4 ripe avocado

- 2 tsp cocoa powder

- 1 medjool date

- 2 tsp chia seeds

- 1 cup of nut milk (I used almond milk)

- 1 handful of ice

The Nut Cream:

- 2 Tbsp of nut cream

- 1/2 tsp maple syrup

- 1 tsp coconut oil (melted but cool)

Method:

1. Place all smoothie ingredients, except the ice, into your blender. Blend until thoroughly mixed. The date can be a little stubborn when it comes to breaking up, so you may need to blend for a bit longer until this combines.

2. Taste mixture to determine whether or not you would like to add more cocoa or another date for a stronger/sweeter flavour.

3.Once mixture is to your liking, add the ice and blend, then pour into a glass.

4. For those including the nut cream, mix all ingredients together in a bowl, then use a spoon to roll it into a ball shape before placing on top of the smoothie. Make sure you haven't overfilled your glass or you will end up with the smoothie running down the sides of the glass when you drop the nut cream in.

**Optional Extra:

- Sprinkle with cocoa powder before serving.

Enjoy.

~AS Angel~