Chocolate Protein Milk Smoothie

I can’t help myself – I need to share one of my favourite protein drinks I’ve recently found as I’ve meticulously scoured the internet for yummy additions to my diet. This (going a ‘googling) is one of my favourite pastimes of late; one that has had enormously delicious rewards.

The first of these has a base of ‘chickpeas’ (garbanzo beans) with the flavours of cocoa powder blended with your favourite plant based milk (I gravitate to soy milk every time). For sweetness there are dates or maple syrup. Or my choice – a scoop of protein powder.

Should you be a lover of a warm cuppa, this is made even more scrumptious with a little heating; such as a microwave can offer.

Servings: 3 – (Or two if you are truly a connoisseur and just plain hungry!)

• Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas or 1&1/2 cups cooked chickpeas – approx. 250grams. (Your choice to roast them, or not. I have had them drained and rinsed straight from the can and the end result has been fabulous!)
• 6 dates, soft, big & pitted (Or a slurp of maple syrup to taste; or a scoop of protein powder of choice.)
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder. (I use a little less – approx. 1/4 cup!)
• 3 cups – 750ml – plant based milk. (Naturally, you can use any milk of your choice!)
• 1 cup ice cubes – (Optional)
• Blend together

Now, I cannot take credit for this delightfully nutritious drink. I have found a most entertaining man on YouTube, and I offer his site ‘Epic Mint Leaves’ to you as he makes this delicious drink.

I know it sounds a little scary… well, it did to me when I first came across it. But, I was inspired to give it a go! Boy oh boy; I was so glad I did. I luv it…

Do Enjoy!

Carolyn xoxoxo

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