Heart-Healthy Winter Smoothie

When made with the right ingredients, hot chocolate can be a soothing and health-enhancing drink, perfect for nourishing your body during colder months.

This recipe for a hot chocolate smoothie is ultra simple. The end result is rich in flavonoids and potassium, nutrients that are essential for a healthy 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 nourishing hot chocolate drink.

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Hot Chocolate Smoothie Recipe

Please note: As long as you don't use honey, this recipe is suitable for the Full Body Cleanse program.