I don't know about you, but when the temperatures start to drop, I crave rich, creamy foods. This morning I poked around my kitchen and spotted some cacao powder and I was hit with a moment of inspiration - chocolate + orange = HEAVEN.
I added some vegan protein powder and a scoop of SKOOP for added nutrition and a super boost of antioxidants.
Here's What You Need:
8 oz almond milk
1 banana
1 scoop of SKOOP superfood (optional)
1 scoop of Vegan protein powder (optional)
1/4 cup raw cacao nibs
1/4 cup cacao powder
handful of coconut flakes TBS vanilla extract
3 drops Cinnamon essential oil
3 drops Wild Orange essential oil
What You Need To Do:
Add all ingredients to your blender and blend till smooth. Sip and enjoy! I have just given you a fabulous recipe for a good-for-you morning indulgence! What would you add to this smoothie to take it over the top? I would love to hear from you. Please leave your comments in the box below. If you love this naughty but nice treat, share the rewards with friends. Post this on FB, Pinterest or Tweet it. XO, Hayley P.S. Haven't heard of
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Hip Holiday Guide post. It's my new favorite thing! I use essential oils in all of my recipes because they have therapeutic, even medicinal qualities. Check it out:
Wild Orange essential oil targets emotions, digestion, skin and immunity. Wild Orange boost metabolism, tissue repair, bone health, cholesterol, and digestion.
Cinnamon essential oil targets immune, muscle and digestive health. It's an antioxidant, helps with immune support, bacterial and viral infections, mood elevator, and respiratory infections. P.P.S. If you want to know where I get my essential oils, cause you know I ONLY use the very BEST click
HERE Not all essential oils are edible. I use therapeutic grade essential oils.