This smoothie satisfies your chocolate cravings while at the same time providing excellent nutrition. Cece and Lulu know this as “chocolate milk.”

It has cacao nibs in it, which provide a nice crunch and a huge burst of nutrition. Cacao is one of the best food sources of magnesium, which helps relax the mind and body. This smoothie also contains super-food kale. I am always looking for more vehicles to get my family to eat more kale, and smoothies just happen to be a great one!

You can make this for breakfast, afternoon snack or desert.

Chocolate Kale Smoothie

• 1 cup almond milk, unsweetened
• 1 handful of chopped kale
• 1 banana
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1-2 tbsp cacao nibs (found in bulk section at your health food store)
• 1 tbsp ground flax seed
• 2 scoops vanilla or chocolate protein powder (I prefer pea protein)

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend and enjoy!