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Warm Up With a Hot Cocoa Smoothie

February 23, 2017 by Jackie Vega, RDN

Whether it’s cold outside or you’re just not feeling well, boost your nutrition intake and feel cozy with a hot cocoa smoothie. 

 

hot cocoa smoothie on wood cutting board with banana

 

I don’t know about you but when I am not feeling well, especially with a common cold, nothing looks appetizing nor does it taste good.  As a dietitian I know how important it is to eat good foods especially when we are sick. But who wants to eat salads and chicken breast when you feel crummy? Not I. Well, this is when I thought I may try something warm, a hot cocoa smoothie.

What’s inside my cocoa smoothie?

I used unsweetened almond milk because I just can’t stand the taste of milk and honestly, never have; even as a young girl. As we all know, smoothies are great for stuffing a lot of goodness into a drink that you may not typically eat or, just don’t get enough of it in general. I am not a fruit person (shhh…yup!) so I thought adding half a banana would be great considering it it will offer fiber and B6, which is great for fighting infections. Not to mention, bananas just add great texture to smoothies.

I love added sweetness so I squeezed in a bit of honey. Using raw, local honey is also a great idea because it may just help with any local allergens that could be irritating my system.  Cinnamon is almost always in any smoothie I make, so I added this as well since it’s delish and a great immunity booster.

Warm up with this protein boostin’ cup o’ cocoa!
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My favorite protein/drink mix

What else makes a great smoothie in my household is my favorite vegan, gluten-free, high-fiber drink mix. I love my Juice Plus Complete Dutch Chocolate because I know what it is, no hidden garbage and anyone at any age or stage of life can drink it.

 

hot cocoa smoothie on a wood cutting board

 

One last thing, although I didn’t add it here, because my throat was irritated already, you could even boost your metabolism a bit by adding a little cayenne! Oh! And, it can also help clear up nasal passages and thin mucus, so give a little sprinkle.

 

Try a hot cocoa smoothie to soothe your cold or feel warm on a cool day.
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So what do ya say? Are you going to give it a try? If so, please comment below because I would love to know what you think, and, if you add something else I may want to try yours!

 

hot cocoa smoothie on wood cutting board with banana

Hot Cocoa Smoothie

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Prep Time 5 mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ medium banana not frozen
  • 1 serving chocolate protein powder Dutch Chocolate Complete is my choice for combatting colds

Optional

  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients into blender and mix well. Warm in the microwave or on the stove top taking care to heat gently. Sprinkle with cinnamon before serving.
  • I am currently using a Blendtec and use the soup setting so that my smoothie is warmed while I am blending.
Keyword protein, smoothie
Category: Recipes, Smoothies

About Jackie Vega, RDN

Jackie is a Registered Dietitian and ACE certified personal trainer. She is married with two children, ages five and seven, and her busy family and entrepreneurial life has drawn her specialties towards pre/postnatal, children and families while mentoring mommies and mommies-to-be towards fit, healthy pregnancies as well as achieving that pre-baby physique! She earned her Bachelors of Science in Dietetics from Kansas State University while nursing babies in between online classes. Her dietetics internship was completed through an accelerated program via distance education at Iowa State University. She is the Meal Plan Developer at Super Healthy Kids and continues to spread health and nutrition through her children's school as well as alongside many health professionals through the Juice Plus+ company.

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  1. Laurie Kurhela

    November 17, 2017 at 8:02 pm

    What other protein mix for recemend?

    • Jackie Vega, RDN

      November 18, 2017 at 10:36 am

      I have used the brand Vega as well as Quest. Both are amazing! 🙂 Thanks for checking it out!

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