Chocolate Health Shake

A thick and creamy shake that is packed with goodness!

Ingredients:

• 3 dates, chopped 

• 1 frozen banana, skin removed

• Flesh of ¼ avocado

• 1 Tbsp pumpkin seeds

• 2 Tbsp cocoa powder

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup milk of your choice

How to make

1)  Soak the chopped dates in a few tablespoons of boiling water and allow them to soften for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.

2)  Chop the banana into a few chunks and pop into a blender or food processor.

3)  Add the remaining ingredients, including the soaked dates, and blend thoroughly before serving.

Adapt it: This smoothie has a slightly coarse texture because of the seeds and dates. If you prefer to have a smooth shake then replace the pumpkin seeds with peanut or almond butter and soak the dates for a little longer before adding them.

Top tip: For a rich chocolate taste, try using raw Dutch cocoa. You can buy it at some supermarkets, health stores and specialty food stores.