1 cup almond or organic milk of your choice 6-8 ice cubes 1 Tbsp unsweetened, Alkali Free or Non-Dutched cocoa powder (Dagoba: organic, or Chatfield’s) 30 fresh mint leaves (If available, buy chocolate mint from Maggie’s at the Farmer’s Market) 1 cup protein powder such as Whey 1-2 tsp blackstrap molasses 1 tsp cinnamon To make a Peanut Butter “Fat-Be-Gone” instead, omit mint leaves and add 1-2 tsp natural organic peanut butter or raw almond butter 1. Pour milk in the blender. 2. Add the ice cubes. 3. Throw in the powdered stuff and cinnamon 4. Add the molasses and the mint leaves (or peanut butter) 5. Blend 6. Add ice cubes gradually and more liquid as needed to reach a milkshake consistency 7. Pour, drink and enjoy! Per serving: 230 calories, 6g fat, 20g carbs, 6g fiber, 33g protein, 10 percent DV Vitamin A, 6 percent Vitamin C, 25 percent Calcium, 36 percent Iron.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on April 5, 2008. Read the original PDF.