Kosmea Recipes: Dark Chocolate & Rose Smoothie
For lovers of chocolate, here’s a fabulous and healthy smoothie recipe with a twist – a few drops of Rosehip Oil for a dose of essential fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants! Made with coconut water, banana, cacao, and love, enjoy one for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
- 4 x drops Kosmea’s Rose Hip Oil
- 1 x ripe, frozen, sliced banana
- 100ml x coconut water
- 2 x tablespoons frozen raspberries
- ½ x tablespoon vanilla powder
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
Method:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth
- Pour into bowl and top with your choice of toppings
- Enjoy for brekkie or as a healthy dessert.
Our favourite toppings in the image above are:
- Granola Clusters
- Raspberry dark chocolate
- Fresh strawberries and raspberries
- Rose petals
But you can also top with blueberries, coconut flakes, goji berries, chia seeds, a dob of nut butter or cacao nibs.
The health benefits of Cacao
Cacao powder is packed with good nutrients that have many benefits for your mind and body. Rich in flavonoids which are plant nutrients, cacao powder has been shown to lower blood pressure, improve blood flow to the brain and heart and aid in digestion. Cacao is also high in potassium which decreases the risk of heart disease by reducing inflammation in the body. Now you can enjoy this smoothie even more!
