Rich, dark and indulgent, this is the perfect partnership of raw cacao and fresh orange. Aloe vera juice is highly regarded for its plentiful health-giving properties, but do look for a high-potency, whole-leaf brand.
juice of 3 oranges
10 ready-to-eat dried dates, sliced
2 small handfuls of blanched almonds
2 teaspoons raw cacao powder (see page 15)
2 teaspoons açaí berry powder (see page 14)
aloe vera juice (see page 14) (check the recommended dosage on the bottle)
½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest
SERVES 2
Put the orange juice, almonds, raw cacao powder, açaí berry powder and aloe vera juice in a blender and blend until almost smooth – the nuts may give a slight texture to the shake, but you can strain it if you like. Serve sprinkled with orange zest.
Oranges Along with other citrus fruit, oranges are rich in vitamin C, which helps to bolster the immune system and protects against inhaled pollutants such as cigarette smoke and traffic fumes.