Choc Peanut Milkshake

Photo’s and Recipe by: The Nutrition Guru

If I could eat mountains of chocolate, I would. It’s difficult to deny that chocolate flavour is devine and addictive. So, as a way to steer away from chocolate bars – high in fat and sugar, I find simply adding cocoa to milk curbs my cravings.

Not one to skip breakfast, but often not feeling like eating straight away I also like to have something like a smoothie on those mornings where I need something quick and nutritious and will keep me going for the morning.

So here is my recipe for chocolate peanut smoothie. I’ve added peanut butter because it’s yummo, and because it has loads of health benefits.

Blend:

• 1.5 cups of your choice of milk
• 1 tsp natural peanut butter (you could also use tahini, or almond/cashew/ macadamia nut paste).
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp chia seeds

Nutritional run down

• Dairy Milk is high in protein and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. This protein can help you to feel fuller for longer
• Peanuts are also high in protein, as well as vitamin E. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that prevents cell damage and particularly useful in keeping hair, skin and nails healthy. Rosveratrol, another antioxidant found in grape skins is also high in peanuts and may help to prevent heart disease and some cancers.  Peanuts are high in fat, though this fat is the healthy  monounsaturated fats which can potentially lower your risk of heart disease. Looko for a natural peanut butter that is low in added salt and sugar.
• Honey is a natural sweetener with antimicrobial and antibacterial properties.
• Cocoa is low in fat and high in potassium. Potassium can help to reduce blood pressure.
• And finally, chia seeds are a highly nutritious seed which is high in protein, iron, and omega 3 oils.

Looking for another smoothie idea? Check out my strawberry smoothie here:

Stay happy and healthy, and leave a comment below if you have a favourite smoothie recipe!