| Chocolate Banana Smoothie | |
| Serves 2-3 | |
| Adapted from The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen (Crown Publishing Group; 2009) by Rebecca Katz | |
| I have provided options for most of the ingredients in my personal order of preference. Use what is available to you and convenient for your dietary needs and likes. | |
| 3 cups | almond, coconut, or rice milk, unsweetened |
| 2 | frozen bananas |
| 2 tablespoons | raw cacao or unsweetened cocoa powder |
| 2 tablespoons | almond or peanut butter (optional) |
| 1 tablespoon | ground chia or flax seeds |
| 1/2 teaspoon | agave nectar, maple syrup, or brown rice syrup |
| 1/4 teaspoon | pure vanilla or almond extract |
| pinch | sea salt |
| 4 | ice cubes |
| Put all of the ingredients into a blender and process until smooth. Serve immediately. | |
| Options: | |
| Make it more chocolaty by adding an extra 1/2 tablespoon of cocoa powder. | |
| Add a scoop of whey protein powder for more protein. | |