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Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

PREP 15 minNEED blender
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c PLANT-BASED MILK
    • 1 FROZEN BANANA
    • 1 tsp VANILLA
    • 2 Tbsp PEANUT BUTTER
    • 2 Tbsp COCOA POWDER
    • 2-3 PITTED DATES
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    • Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth

BANANA

Bananas are high in fiber and antioxidants and relatively low in calories; they moderate blood sugar levels and improve digestive and kidney health.

CHOCOLATE

Cocoa appears to reduce risk factors for heart disease. Flavanols in cocoa beans have antioxidant effects that reduce cell damage. Flavanols — more prevalent in dark chocolate than in milk chocolate — may also help lower blood pressure and improve vascular function. In addition, some research has linked chocolate consumption to reduced risks of diabetes,…

DATE

Dates (español: dátiles) are an ancient food, mentioned 50 times in the Bible and 20 times in the Qu’aran. They have been a staple food of the Middle East and the Indus Valley for thousands of years. There is archaeological evidence of date cultivation in Arabia from the 6th millennium BCE, and fossil records show that the date palm…

Almond Milk

Almond Milk is a tasty vegan beverage and can be substituted for animal milk in most recipes