I like things which make sense. Like this creamy chocolate smoothie.
Taking some time for yourself is vital to a healthy, happy life. You can eat the healthiest food and exercise regularly, but it's not going to make you feel good unless you also take some time to just be. I like to go for a stroll with no destination in mind or set out time to bake at a leisurely pace whilst bopping along to music (I still have Taylor Swift's 1989 on repeat, but it may be time to break out some Christmas music...).
When I'm low in energy and the rain has reached monsoon level outside (who knew Lisbon was so rainy?!), then I like to blend up this chocolate-filled concoction, curl up in my bed and catch up on some tv shows. I always feel better after I give myself time to be unproductive and just relax!
Go on, treat yourself.
When I'm low in energy and the rain has reached monsoon level outside (who knew Lisbon was so rainy?!), then I like to blend up this chocolate-filled concoction, curl up in my bed and catch up on some tv shows. I always feel better after I give myself time to be unproductive and just relax!
Go on, treat yourself.
Makes 2 cups/400ml
Ingredients:
Directions:
Note: If your blender isn't very powerful or your dates are very dry, then I recommend soaking the cashews and dates for a few hours beforehand for a smoother texture.
I hope you enjoy this and take some time for yourself during the hectic holiday period (and life thereafter too) ♥
Jen
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (I used soy)
- 1 heaped TB cocoa powder
- 1 handful cashews (10-12 nuts)
- 2 Deglet dates, 1 Medjool date or 1 tsp maple syrup - optional
- 1 TB almond butter (any nut/seed butter works)
- 1 TB dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1 frozen banana (peeled and chopped before freezing)
Directions:
- Add ingredients to blender in order listed.
- Blend until smooth.
- Enjoy!
Note: If your blender isn't very powerful or your dates are very dry, then I recommend soaking the cashews and dates for a few hours beforehand for a smoother texture.
I hope you enjoy this and take some time for yourself during the hectic holiday period (and life thereafter too) ♥
Jen