Remember when I said I would do another smoothie with Cocozia’s coconut water? Well, here it is! I was really in the mood for chocolate this time while wanting to keep it on the healthy side. If you didn’t get the chance to read my review on their coconut water, you can check it out here along with a bonus recipe. This smoothie ends up being a potassium packed, energizing and hydrating drink all in one. It’s perfect for either after your workout, or if you’re looking for a filling but still healthy chocolate treat during the day.
This is another smoothie using Sprout Living’s EPIC Chocolate Maca Protein. I am obsessed with adding this to smoothies for that malty cocoa taste it adds. This protein is raw, organic, and made with sprouted brown rice. I find that it digests really easily and it’s a great coffee-free energy boost in the morning.
I also got the chance to try out Coracao Confection’s decadent Rawmond & Nibs Spread in this recipe. Coracao sells a wide variety of excellent, healthy chocolates that you can tell are made with nothing but love. The ingredients in here include raw almond butter, cacao nibs, coconut sugar, cacao butter, maca, and Himalayan pink salt. It’s great on its own, but I love adding it to a smoothie to give it a more rich taste. Plus I can’t complain about the added protein and healthy fats. I’ll be doing a review sometime in the new year featuring Coracao’s chocolates, truffles and other products so stay tuned!
What I really love about this smoothie is that it’s actually a great recovery drink after exercise, or if you wake up needing an extra boost of energy (without the coffee). The coconut water is rich in electrolytes to help with muscle cramping I find that it’s perfect to enjoy during the holidays in place of indulging on vegan chocolates, cookies and cake (although everything in moderation is fine in my book). You can absolutely try some variations on this smoothie, such as using peanut butter instead of the almond butter or even raw cashews or almonds to make your own milk in the blender. Next time, I will definitely add some mint extract to make it more festive!
- 1 cup coconut water
- splash almond/flax milk
- heaping tbs Coracao Confections Rawmond & Cacao spread (can sub for raw almond/other nut butter and cacao nibs)
- dash of cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1 pitted date, soaked
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 scoops maca chocolate protein powder
- ice
- 1. Place the coconut water, non-dairy milk and almond butter into the blender and mix until you get a smooth, milky consistency.
- 2. Add the pitted date, cinnamon, salt, protein powder, banana and ice and blend until well-mixed.
- 3. Add additional ice or sweetener if needed, pour into a glass and enjoy!
Wow!!! This sounds amazing! I’ll have to look for that protein powder – maca AND chocolate is one of my favorite combos!
It’s one of my favorites too! Even better if you throw some peanut butter in there, just saying 😉
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