We picked up our first basket of the season's strawberries this morning at the farmer's market, and naturally I couldn't wait to put them to good use. A chocolate smoothie for lunch, laced with a subtle tart-sweet tang from the fresh berries. Enjoy.
Strawberry Chocolate Smoothie :: Serves 2
1 cup nut milk or water
1 Tbsp ground flaxseed
5 Tbsp cacao powder
1 scoop protein powder, optional
1 banana, fresh or frozen
6 fresh strawberries
3 Tbsp coconut cream (from the top of a can of full-fat coconut milk)
- Place all ingredients in a blender, in the order listed. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, then serve.