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Chocolate Smoothie

Healthy Facts:

  • Dark chocolate is a potent antioxidant that eats up disease-causing free radicals
  • Raspberries are packed with heart-healthy antioxidant vitamin C
  • B12 and calcium in yogurt provide energy and keep bones strong
  • Healthy fats in almonds boost weight loss and help prevent weight gain
  • Greek yogurt has nearly twice the protein of regular yogurt

5 Min Cook Time |10 Min Prep Time | Serves  2|824 Calories per Serving


Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup 1 percent milk
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 1/4 cups raspberries, divided
  • 4 whole ice cubes

What You Need

  • Blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups

How To Make It

  1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chocolate chips and whisk until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth (about 5 minutes).
  2. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour the cooled chocolate mixture into a blender. Add yogurt, almonds, 1 cup of raspberries and ice, and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour into glasses, garnish with remaining raspberries and serve.

Frances Masters

Frances Masters is a BACP accredited psychotherapist with over 30,000 client hours of experience. Follow her @fusioncoachuk, or visit The Integrated Coaching Academy for details about up coming training.