Creamy Cacao Smoothie

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This smoothie is delicious, rich and creamy and tastes like a chocolate milkshake (with some greens snuck in there too) but is a lot tastier, 100% natural and packed with nutrients and protein. I’ve become obsessed with adding avocado to my smoothie to make them really thick and tasty; but lets be honest avocados are great in any form. Rich in selenium and vitamin E, brazil nuts from the milk add to the creamy taste.
Cacao is the raw, unprocessed form of the cocoa bean and raw, organic cacao is one of the best superfoods. High in antioxidants, essential minerals and vitamins, it also releases endorphins into the brain to boost your mood.
A spoonful each of maca and chia seeds is a great energy boost for the mornings!

I like to eat my smoothies in a big bowl with a spoon, I find it a little easier to digest and feels very satisfying for breakfast sprinkle with any seeds, homemade granola, or superfoods of choice.

 

Serves one (or two small)

Ingredients:

1 frozen ripe banana
1/2 avocado
A small handful of spinach
1/2 cup of nut milk (I used homemade brazil nut milk)
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp maca powder
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp almond butter
6 strawberries
2 pitted dates (optional)

Summer Uniform

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MANGO top and shorts, H&M bag, TOPSHOP sunglasses and necklace, BIRKENSTOCK sandals

I have been after a pair of white, tailored for a while as an easy base for summer outfits. I’m not a fan of wearing denim shorts so I love the simple cut and smart look of this pair of  Mango shorts, and they’ll definitely be making many, many appearances throughout the summer!