raw spiced chocolate milkshake
Ok, last raw food recipe of the week! I have a few more raw recipes to share with you in the coming weeks, but I’m afraid that I have some yummy sugary desserts and carbs coming your way next. :)
In all seriousness though, while I completely enjoyed learning about the raw food diet and all of the creative tips and techniques essential to maintaining a healthy and delicious raw menu plan, I think I confirmed that the full-on raw food diet is not for me. I still really love my pastas, and the occasional meat dish, and sweets in moderation. And especially living in the Midwest with freezing winters, I realized that I really appreciate warm meals, which don’t really exist in a raw diet. But I discovered that raw food can be seriously tasty and good for you, so I am genuinely looking forward to incorporating more raw recipes/techniques/ingredients into my weekly menus.
And I will definitely be making this raw spiced chocolate milkshake again soon! Oh my heavens. This was another inspiration from my friend Rachel, and it was soooo good. I cheated a bit and used storebought almond milk, which some debate whether it’s authentically raw. But either way, this one is so good for you and ridiculously tasty. Hope you enjoy!
A simple, sweet and delicious recipe for a raw spiced chocolate milkshake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk (homemade or storebought)
- 2 Tbsp. agave nectar or honey
- 3 frozen bananas
- 1 Tbsp. raw cacao powder
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper powder (add more or less to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. chili powder
Method
Combine all ingredients in a blender until combined. Serve immediately, or pop the mixture in the freezer for an hour to give it an extra chill.
Serve topped with shaved cacao nibs or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/raw-spiced-chocolate-milkshake/
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It’s nice that you tried the raw food diet. I would have never even tried. I need pasta, like you said. :) This looks great! Bananas always give the best texture to milkshakes and smoothies.
I don’t think I could follow a raw food diet forever either. But this milkshake sounds amazing!!!
I completely agree with you. Although healthy, beautiful, and tasty food comes with raw, it is not for me. And to be clear, this milkshake is so for me. I love chocolate and chile in so many ways. My sister in law is doing a raw cleanse right now, she will love this as a treat, I am sure.
Yum! this looks great, lovely and filling on a hot day, when maybe a full breakfast doesn’t seem appetizing!
It’s been really interesting to follow your raw food adventure even if I’m not sure I could live without hot food! This milkshake sounds really great though – I love the combination of chocolate and spice.
I got into the raw food a while back and really loved it. The flavors were amazing, so fresh and alive! My favorite recipe was a raw taco made from ground walnuts as the taco “meat” and served it in romaine leaves..so good.
I don’t think I could do a raw diet either. But, this shake looks so great!!
This sounds lovely!