This recipe is full of antioxidants, circulation-boosting compounds and fibre, not to mention plenty of nitric oxide (google the benefits of it and you’ll find out just why this particular element might be a go-to on valentines day….) Simple to make and super healthy, you could really make it any day of the year to show yourself some love.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large beetroot chopped into small pieces or 2 tbsp beetroot powder
- 1 large banana (if you’re not a banana fan, use an avocado instead)
- 2 cardamom pods
- 1 handful frozen berries
- almond or coconut milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa or cacao powder
- Crushed nuts or leftover biscuits you may have made from these recipes: (walnut & ginger biscuits, low carb cookies, rose-tinted biscuits)
- optional: 2 tsp honey, 2 dates or stevia to sweeten
- a few squares of extra dark chocolate (or make your own raw chocolate with this recipe!)
- optional: edible dried rose petals to decorate
METHOD
- Open the cardamom pods and grind the seeds into powder
- Add to a blender: the cardamom, banana, beetroot or beetroot powder, cocoa powder, frozen berries, sweetener, and pour in a splash of milk
- Blend it all and add a little milk at a time until it reaches a thick mousse-like consistency
- Find two of your fanciest glasses and place the crushed nuts or biscuits at the bottom
- Fill the rest of the glasses with the mousse mixture, and place in the fridge for at least half an hour to set
- Just before serving, sprinkle over beetroot powder if you have it, grate the dark chocolate over the top, and sprinkle over the rose petals if you’re using them
Enjoy!
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