Dessert or breakfast? You decide. This chocolate cherry smoothie is a great pick-me-up either way. It contains frozen cherries and raw cacao powder, which makes it great for antioxidants and iron. It has a date to sweeten it up and a banana to keep it smooth. Cacao is a major player in this recipe! It is naturally a superfood driven from the cacao bean, which is the main ingredient in chocolate. So what’s not to love?
What is raw cacao?
Raw cacao powder is a healthier version of cocoa powder. They both come from the cacao bean. But raw cacao is cold-pressed, which helps it preserve its natural health benefits. Cacao is the main ingredient in chocolate, giving it a dark color and smooth tint of bitterness.
Is raw cacao good for you?
Yes! Cacao can be a good source of sulfur, antioxidants, iron, calcium, and reduced inflammation. It is only 12 calories per serving. Cacao is bitter, but when it’s paired with natural sugar, like pure maple syrup, it beings to maintain the classic chocolate flavor we all love.
What’s the difference between cacao powder and cocoa powder?
It’s all about how they’re processed! Cacao comes from cold-pressing unroasted beans. Cold-pressing helps keep the bean’s health benefits that make it a superfood! Cocoa is made by roasting the cacao beans and grounding them into a powder. The heat kills the health benefits. Although they have two very different ways of being processed, they look identical, and both have a bitter taste.
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Let’s make a chocolate cherry Smoothie!
Ingredients:
2 Cups Frozen Cherries
1 Banana
1 cup Almond Milk
1/2 Cup Ice
1/2 Tablespoon Cacao powder
2 Dates
Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender ad blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Frozen Cherries
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Almond Milk
- 1/2 Cup Ice
- 1/2 Tablespoon Cacao powder
- 2 Dates
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender ad blend until smooth. Enjoy!
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