How to Make a Raw Chocolate Dream Smoothie

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In this video, Mahalo cooking expert Kristina Jackson shows you how to make a superfood smoothie with cacao and coconut. 

What You'll Need
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1/4 cup cacao nibs* 1 tbsp coconut oil
* 2 tbsp cacao powder
* 2 tbsp hemp seeds
* 1 tbsp maca powder
* 1 banana
* 1 cup dates
* Hemp milk to taste
* Blender

Make Your Smoothie
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1. Start off the smoothie by breaking up the peeled banana and adding the bits to the blender. 2. Next, add the cacao nibs, coconut oil, cacao powder, hemp seeds, maca powder and hemp milk. Blend the ingredients on high speed until they reach a smooth consistency. 3. If you want your smoothie to be sweeter, add the dates to taste. Feel free to experiment with different levels of sweetness to discover your preference. 4. If you want your smoothie to have a milkshake consistency, add a few pieces of ice and blend well. 5. Serve your chocolate dream smoothie as a healthy, delicious treat. 

Benefits
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This smoothie contains four nutritious superfoods that are packed with healthy benefits: cacao, coconut, hemp seeds and maca powder. 
* Cacao can strengthen your immune system and also contains high levels of antioxidants.
c * The hemp seeds provide a great source of protein, while the coconut oil can increase your energy and metabolism to help with weight loss.
c * Finally, the maca root powder has been shown to increase mood, energy and acts as a natural aphrodisiac.
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• Chocolate
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• Smoothie
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• Baking
• healthy
• Natural
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