Nutrition Care For Children

Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie, Secretly Health-Packed For Kids

Chocolatey, creamy, and sweet without sugar. Use a good blender, or cut this recipe in half and use an immersion blender for a large single serving or two kid sized servings. Healthy fats, protein, antioxidants, minerals in this make it a strong snack or starter for before school. The sunflower butter is a hearty addition that fits in nicely while giving creaminess and staying power.

CourseSide Dish

Servings	Prep Time
44-6 ounces	10minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
0minutes	0minutes

Servings	Prep Time
44-6 ounces	10minutes

Cook Time	Passive Time
0minutes	0minutes

Ingredients

1/2cup crushed ice
8ounces unsweetened almond milk(or any non dairy milk of your choice, unsweetened)
2TBSP unsweetened organic cocoa powder
1 1/2TBSP unsweetened organic sunflower butter
1teaspoon flax meal(hemp seeds work well here too!)
2TBSP whey powder(or collagen or other protein powder you like)
1-3drops stevia(plain or chocolate raspberry)
1/4cup raspberries fresh or frozen(reserve a few for garnish)
2 TBSP cacao nibs

Instructions

Place crushed ice in blender first, followed by almond milk, sunflower butter, raspberries, stevia, and dry ingredients. Blend til smooth. Adjust thickness with extra almond milk or water if desired. Pour into cups and garnish each with a raspberry on top, with a few cacao nibs if desired. Blend the nibs in for added crunch.