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I know what you’re thinking, there’s no way THAT can be anything in approaching healthy! It’s not even in the vicinity of healthy! but that’s where you’d be surprised.
But I promise you that title is no lie. I’ll begin by admitting that I’m a Starbucks fiend, I can’t get enough of their “coffee”. Which is admittedly mostly coffee flavored sweet drinks. Unfortunately, my waistline doesn’t agree with my Starbucks addiction.
I looked for an alternative to satisfy my craving, and found numerous healthy alternatives. After some trial and error, and some changes of my own. I came up with a smoothie that comes super close to the flavor, but helps me slim down and not up!
1/2 cups cold coffee
1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 packet Sweetened Cocoa powder
1 small frozen banana
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder, optional*
3 pitted dates (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes if not soft)
Pinch of Salt
1 cup of ice
Regularly, a salted mocha drink involves copious amounts of sugar and milk. Instead we have unsweetened almond milk, which packs little calories, but is rich in nutrients.
Banana to thicken things up, and add natural sweetness and potassium.
Lastly there are dates which a superfood high in protein and fiber, and antioxidants that fight against heart disease, macular degeneration and Alzheimer’s.
Through some culinary wizardry, we can create a wonderful mocha flavor. While also turning this smoothie from pure sugar, into something that your body craves just as much as your taste buds.
place everything in the blender, blend till smooth.
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