Hot Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

By Dr. Ben Kim on October 08, 2007

Healthy Beverages

When made with healthy ingredients, hot chocolate can be a soothing and healthy evening drink, perfect for warming up your bones during colder months.

This recipe is rich in flavonoids and potassium, nutrients that are essential to supporting the health of your cardiovascular system. Be sure to include nutmeg and cinnamon - both combine beautifully with banana and raw chocolate powder.

Ingredients:

3/4 cup hot chocolate made by mixing 3/4 cup hot water and 2-3 teaspoons of raw, organic chocolate powder
1 ripe banana
Small pinch grated nutmeg
Small pinch ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons honey (optional)

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a good blender and process into a hot chocolate smoothie.

Enjoy this warm and soothing hot chocolate drink.

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