Cocoa-Nut & Banana Smoothie

A simple, refreshing, & nourishing way to start the day!

Prep: 10 minutes
Serves: 1-2
Makes: Approximately 2 cups

Main Ingredients:
1 cup plant milk
1 – 1.5 frozen or fresh bananas chopped, if you are using fresh you may wish to add a few ice cubes
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp nut butter

Optional Add-ins:
1 tbsp shelled hemp seeds (also called hemp hearts)
2 tsp ground flax
1 scoop protein powder

Method:
In a blender combine plant milk and chopped bananas, blend until smooth.

Add cocoa powder & chia seeds and continue to blend. Because banana size varies you may need to add more if the mixture seems too liquid; do so half a frozen banana at a time. If you are making additions of your own or from the add-ins list, do so before adding additional banana.

When your smoothie is well blended and a straw-drinking consistency, pour into glasses or jars and enjoy within 30 minutes.

Tips & Variations:

• The smoothie will keep longer than 30 minutes, especially if refrigerated but has the nicest consistency and flavour if enjoyed right away
• To create a nut-free version omit the nut butter or swap it for a seed butter, like sunflower instead
• Garnish with cocoa nibs and an additional sprinkling of shelled hemp seeds
• Add an additional frozen banana for an extra thick consistency if you want to use this as smoothie bowl base