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Chocolate energy boosting smoothie

This drink is often my go to before work. 
The cacao and maca give the brain and body a "feel good" kick and its freaking awesome for energy. The cashews add in some fat to help feel full for longer. 

2 Tbsp Cashews
1 tbsp Cacao
1-2 Medjool dates
1-2 ripe bananas frozen
Extra nutrient options
Maca powder 
Beetroot powder
Green powder
Coconut for extra fat

Pre soak cashews & dates (overnight or 6 hrs). Rinse. Combine ingredients in your blender and buzz until smooth. 


Tips
Health foods can be expensive, hunt around and find the best value for money with powders. I purchase Cacao and Maca from here 

Don't get worried about buying all the "health powders" at once, have a look around at costs and benefits of each and decided what works for you.

Learn more about cacao and maca and medjool dates

Some stores have over ripe bananas at reduced prices. I buy these and freeze. 

If you can source organic bananas this is optimal to reduce exposures to chemicals. 


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