This article is adapted from Natural Vitality’s CALMFUL LIVING online magazine, with permission.
See original post here: Heart-Healthy Blueberry and Dark Chocolate Smoothie
Leading into the holidays, this delicious smoothie is a great way to get in all those heart-healthy nutrients missing from heavy meals. Made with Natural Calm magnesium, it’s a dose of calm in the midst of holiday chaos.
It’s loaded with antioxidants; plus blueberries may help to reduce the risk of heart disease and improve cardiovascular health. The flavonoids in dark chocolate also support a healthy cardiovascular system. Look for less-processed varieties, like the raw cacao powder used in this recipe, in order to get the most benefits from your chocolate.
Try this smoothie for breakfast or a snack and reap the benefits!
Serves 1
Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 0 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk
1 cup organic blueberries, frozen
½ medium banana, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen
1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
¼ teaspoon unflavored Natural Calm magnesium
Directions
Add ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy immediately.
