Chocolate Shake

 
photography by: Nicholette von Reiche

This icy, malty shake makes for the perfect late afternoon pick me up, and its perfectly good for you.

Serves: 1.5-2
Preparation: 5 minutes
Serving suggestion: Fill the most beautiful glass you can get your hands on ¾ full ;)

1 cup ice
1 large banana, frozen or room temperature
1 cup milk, I like almond
1.5 – 2 Tbsp. raw cocoa powder 
2 tsp. Maca powder
1 Tbsp. Agave syrup
2 Tbsp. Super seed blend (optional) 

Add all the ingredients to a blender. Blend. 
Pour into glasses, serve with a fun straw.
Slurp away the goodness. 

Notes: 
To make the shake thicker, add more ice. Add more water if a thinner consistency is desired.
For a sweeter shake, add more banana, vanilla extract or more Agave syrup to taste.  For a richer shake, add more frozen banana or milk. More chocolately? You know what to do, add more cocoa. As I always encourage make the recipe your own.

Substitutes: 
Substitute Agave with honey or Stevia or add another small banana. 
Substitute almond milk with any other milk. 
No maca? You’re screwed. Just kidding. Leave it out. Use Horlicks (you lucky South African’s) or if you have to, use malted milk powder. Not too much now. 
No cocoa, why are you looking at a chocolate milkshake recipe? Again just messing with ya, add vanilla extract and turn it into a delicious Vanilla and Banana Shake.    

Kids:
Kids will love dipping their spoons, fingers and straws into this delicious shake.