Mint Chocolate Chip Thickshake

SERVES 1 | PER SERVING (SWEETENED WITH STEVIA): 293 CALORIES | 8.4G PROTEIN 40.3G CARBS | 13.4G FAT

Mint and chocolate chips are a match made in foodie heaven. This rich, creamy shake delivers a zingy blast of fresh mint and plenty of crunchy chocolate chips. Being guilt-free, healthy and nourishing makes it taste even sweeter.

250ml unsweetened almond milk

1 ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen for at least

2 hours

2 pitted Medjool dates, 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey or 4–5 drops of liquid stevia, to sweeten

1 small handful of fresh mint leaves or ½ tsp pure peppermint extract

2 tbsp raw cacao powder or unsweetened dark cocoa powder

1 tbsp ground flaxseeds

2 tsp smooth or crunchy almond butter

TO SERVE:

1 tsp cacao nibs or unsweetened dark chocolate chips

fresh mint leaves fresh berries

1 Place all the ingredients in a blender, starting with the almond milk, and combine until smooth and creamy. Taste and add more sweetener if necessary.

2 Serve chilled, topped with cacao nibs or chocolate chips, mint leaves and berries. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.