I crave chocolate at least twice a day. And for months I've been indulging, but I'm trying to cut out sugar and such treats because I can feel it in my system. My body just doesn't feel good - discomfort, sluggishness, etc. *I'll spare you the details* So lately I've tried this protein shake as a substitute for when my chocolate cravings hit hard. I always have a shake after a workout, but this one is more of a dessert shake. I put no nut butter in it *after workouts the nut butter fats and omega help to speed recovery and repair* and more agave syrup than usual *for that extra sweet treat* I've really found this to help satisfy the sweet tooth, and the fact that it's all good ingredients, plus a dose of hemp seeds, makes me feel better mentally in that I'm nourishing and not burdening my body.
And I pour it into a big wine glass or beer glass *like this one* to make it feel more decadent.
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 tablespoon agave syrup
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
3 ice cubes
1 heaping tablespoon chocolate flavored rice protein powder
Almond or Rice milk to desired consistency
Throw it in a blender and go.
Quote of Today:
"How much DO you eat?"
looks yummy!
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