Bittersweet Cocoa Chai Smoothie
This smoothie is rich, creamy and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Depending on your preference for bitterness, add or don’t add the optional sweetener. Chai concentrate adds a great depth of flavor, but if you buy one commercially, check to make sure it doesn’t have honey.
Please note that if you want a velvety smooth drink, it is best to soak the cashews before blending so factor that into your time.
1 very ripe banana, peeled (ideally frozen), sliced
1 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk
¼ cup vegan chai concentrate (I used Rishi Masala Chai)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons slavery-free cocoa powder (unsweetened is my preference but you do you)
1 tablespoon cacao nibs, plus extra for serving on top (I used Natierra Earth)
1 - 2 soft dates, pitted or 1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, like maple syrup (optional, the chai concentrate is sweet enough for me)
¼ cup cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
½ cup ice
Nutmeg and/or cinnamon with nibs to sprinkle on top
Combine everything up to the ice in your blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle the optional spices and cacao nibs on top to serve.
This smoothie is rich, creamy and packed with rich chocolate flavor. Depending on your preference for bitterness, add or don’t add the optional sweetener. Chai concentrate adds a great depth of flavor, but if you buy one commercially, check to make sure it doesn’t have honey.
Please note that if you want a velvety smooth drink, it is best to soak the cashews before blending so factor that into your time.
1 very ripe banana, peeled (ideally frozen), sliced
1 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk
¼ cup vegan chai concentrate (I used Rishi Masala Chai)
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons slavery-free cocoa powder (unsweetened is my preference but you do you)
1 tablespoon cacao nibs, plus extra for serving on top (I used Natierra Earth)
1 - 2 soft dates, pitted or 1 tablespoon liquid sweetener, like maple syrup (optional, the chai concentrate is sweet enough for me)
¼ cup cashews, soaked in hot water for 30 minutes and drained
½ cup ice
Nutmeg and/or cinnamon with nibs to sprinkle on top
Combine everything up to the ice in your blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle the optional spices and cacao nibs on top to serve.
Vegan, Recipe, Beverage, Smoothie, Breakfast, Snack, Drink, Chai, Cocoa, Bittersweet