When I discovered cacao powder, I was amazed to see the many benefits of this powerful antioxidant. It is the purest, most natural form of chocolate and is so nutrient rich, it's definitely worth incorporating it into your diet. These are just some of the many benefits of adding cacao to your food:
- Cacao is packed full of vitamins and minerals including calcium, iron, vitamin C and magnesium
- It contains theobromine which helps our bodies to burn fat
- It improves our mood as it is rich in tryptophan
- Cacao powder is great for adding to smoothies, cereal, yoghurt, coffee, hot milk or for making your own chocolate; it is so versatile there are many ways you can add it to your diet and start reaping the benefits
Here is a super quick, cheap and healthy smoothie that I regularly blend in the mornings to take to work as a snack.
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe banana
- 250ml of organic semi-skimmed milk or almond milk
- 1 heaped tablespoon of organic cacao powder
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
How to make it:
1) Slice up the banana into thin pieces and add to the blender
2) Add the milk
3) Add the cacao powder and blend for about 10-15 seconds or until a smooth consistency
4) Pour into a glass and sprinkle the chia seeds on top! Enjoy :)
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