Dark Chocolate Date Smoothie

No need for an introduction here- another wholesome smoothie from the GirlAroundTheFood's smoothie series, with nourishing and simple ingredients! Imagine having a bowl of chocolate for breakfast in a bowl...well, imagine no more!

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This Chocolate Date Smoothie will take you all the way and it will satisfy your sweet tooth! For all the chocolate lovers out there, I think this one here will definitely win them over and by adding your favorite toppings, it'll be even more enjoyable!

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ingredients:

-1 banana, small

-2 dates, fresh/soft (soaked in hot water for about 20 minutes/overnight)

-1 tablespoon organic cacao powder(any other will work)

-250 ml plant based milk

-1 teaspoon vanilla extract(optional)

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directions:

-throw all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until you get a thick smoothie

-pour the smoothie in a bowl and garnish it with your favorite toppings

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As toppings, I used: homemade GirlAroundTheFood granola, banana coins and sprinkle of pumpkin and buckwheat seeds!

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Feel free to use any other topping that you'd like/ have on hand.

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This smoothie also makes a perfect on-the-go breakfast/ snack to bring along with you to school, uni, work or simply, a walk. You top it with your favorite fruits, some granola and nut butter, or enjoy it plain as it is!

Did you try this recipe?

If you did, make sure to tag @GirlAroundTheFood on Instagram and add the hashtag #GIRLAROUNDTHEFOOD . I'd love to see that!

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thank you. much love. xx

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