Chock-Full Chocolate Surprise Smoothie

Craving a chocolate treat?  Or do you have a child ( husband;)) that you would like to sneak some veggies into?  This smoothie will cover all those bases.  If you ask me it tasted just like melty chocolate ice cream!  YUMMERS!!:D

SERVES 2-4

1 cup unsweetened almond milk

1/2 tsp probiotic powder

1/2 cup firmly packed spinach

1/4 cup frozen broccoli ( about 2 florets)

1 banana

1/2 ripe pear, cored

1 cup steamed cauliflower florets ( Cooled completely) or an extra banana if you don't have a bit of left over cauliflower - to be honest I just used a couple frozen florets

2 tbsp raw cacao powder

2 tsp natural vanilla 

2 tbsp pure maple syrup

1 cup ice cubes 

1.  Throw everything into a blender and purée on high for 30-60 seconds, until smooth and creamy. 

NOTE:  this smoothie is best consumed immediately, or the day it is made. 

Read the link below if you are interested in the benefits of raw cacao 

http://www.builtlean.com/2012/04/12/raw-chocolate/