Energise Your Day with this Nourishing Shakao Smoothie

Energise Your Day with this Nourishing Shakao Smoothie

As things start to warm up, there’s nothing quite like a refreshing smoothie for those sun-soaked afternoons or as a quick post-gym pick-me-up.

This nourishing smoothie recipe comes from our friend, business owner, and mum-to-be, @audsandmondo. It combines Shakao—our unique blend of organic cacao and warming spices—with vibrant, wholesome ingredients for a delicious treat. It's refreshing, easy-to-make and a great little go to as we head into the warmer months!

 

SHAKAO SMOOTHIE RECIPE

  • 1 TBS Raw Cacao
  • 1 TBS Shakao (add more for extra spice!)
  • 2 TBS Peanut Butter
  • 1 TBS Hemp Seeds
  • 1 TBS LSA Powder
  • 3-4 TBS Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Chunk of Frozen Spinach
  • 0.5-1 Frozen Banana
  • Almond Milk (as needed to blend)
  • 35g Plain Whey Protein
  • Dash of Extra Cinnamon
  • Dash of Frozen Raspberries

BLEND HEAVILY!

Check out what these guys are doing over at @haut_hutt. If you're ever in Bright, drop by to see Harry and Auds and say g'day! They’re great people with a health-minded approach who have brought nature saunas and cold plunges to Bright!

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Hope you’re enjoying some of this spring sunshine! #Shakao


ABOUT HARRY AND AUDREY
Two local legends, business owners, dog-parents to three beautiful dogs with a little human baby on the way! I met these guys in 2019 after settling in Bright and really got to know them during a little 'escape' down to Melbourne/Surf Coast during the 2020 Bushfires. They're fun, creative, health minded, well traveled and really well rounded beautiful people. Grateful for friends like this.

Check out what they do over at Haut Hutt!

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Pic above by Andrew Hardy via Haut Hutt

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Spiced Shakao Energy Balls

These nutrient-packed energy balls combine the rich flavors of cacao with warming spices for a perfect healthy snack.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
No cooking
Servings
12 balls
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Medjool dates, pitted
  • 1/2 cup raw almonds
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 tbsp shredded coconut

Instructions

  1. Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes if they're hard
  2. Drain dates and add to food processor
  3. Add almonds and pulse until roughly chopped
  4. Add cacao powder, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, turmeric, and salt
  5. Process until mixture forms a sticky dough
  6. Roll mixture into 12 small balls
  7. Roll each ball in shredded coconut
  8. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving
  9. Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week