Make Healthy Rich Dark Chocolate Smoothie

New Delhi: This super-chocolaty smoothie is a tasty drink with lots of richness and a caramel-like sweetness—naturally.

Ingredients

• 3 pitted dates
• 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk (such as Almond Breeze)
•  1 cup ice
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 (5.3-oz.) container vanilla soy yogurt
• 1/2 banana, sliced and frozen Dash of instant coffee or espresso granules (optional)

How to Make It

1. Place dates in a small bowl; cover with hot water. Let stand for 3 minutes or until softened; drain.
2. Place milk and dates in a blender; blend for 30 seconds or until pureed. Add ice and remaining ingredients; blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
3. Place milk and dates in a blender; blend for 30 seconds or until pureed. Add ice and remaining ingredients; blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.