Healthy Recipe- Vegan Cacao Chile Smoothie
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  1. Healthy Recipe- Vegan Cacao Chile Smoothie

    Healthy Recipe- Vegan Cacao Chile Smoothie

    We all know cocoa for the chocolatey goodness it brings to brownies and other treats. Cacao products — which include unsweetened cocoa powder, nibs, and dark chocolate — are rich in iron and other nutrients. Those labeled “cacao” and sometimes “vegan chocolate” are made from raw beans and are minimally processed. To reap its maximum antioxidant power, cacao is best consumed uncooked, as in this rich-tasting smoothie adapted from “Trejo’s Cantina” by Danny Trejo (Potter, $28). Blended with potassium-rich bananas, nut milk, peanut butter, and dates, it’s low in sugar and fat and high in protein. A big pinch of ancho chile powder adds a hint of smoky spice.

    — Susan Puckett

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces (1 ½ cups) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • 1 banana, peeled, broken into chunks, and frozen
    • 1 pitted date, roughly chopped
    • 1 tablespoon peanut butter or other nut butter
    • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao (or unsweetened cocoa) powder
    • ½ teaspoon ancho chili powder
    • 4 ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. In a blender, combine the milk, banana, date, peanut butter, cacao powder, chili powder, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth and frothy.
    2. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.

    Susan Puckett is an Atlanta-based food writer and cookbook author.

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  2. Homemade Almond Butter

    A spoonful of homemade almond butter on banana is a fantastic pre-workout snack. It’s also delicious added to a protein shake or slathered on sliced apples. By blending your own almond butter at home you’re enjoying pure, unadulterated almonds and sea salt without the added sugars and preservatives found in many store bought brands. Enjoy!

    What you need

    Serves 20

    • 3 cups roasted, unsalted almonds
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    1. Blend all of the ingredients in a food processor until creamy. This can take up to 10 minutes, so when it doubt continue to blend, blend, blend. Enjoy!

    Nutrition
    One serving equals 109 calories, 10g fat, 3g carbohydrate, 28mg sodium, 1g sugar, 2g fiber, and 4g protein.


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