Healthy Chocolate ‘Mylk’ Shakes

 

This recipe in essence is a chocolate smoothie, but I call it chocolate ‘mylk’ shakes to excite the kids. Thanks to the rich, dark chocolaty brown colour I’m also able to sneak in some major ‘green’ goodness and get away with it. Genius! Kids are happy and I’m smiling!

You don’t need to be strict with the ingredients. Use what you have and adjust the flavours and sweetness to suit your children.  If you’re just starting out omit the ‘green’ options of spinach or green powder.  Just get them used to a healthy homemade chocolate smoothie or mylk shake. You can always add these nutrient dense ‘extras’ slowly over time.

I particularly love making this recipe for breakfast, on days when I know the kids are going to have access to lots of sugars and processed foods, such as birthday parties, Easter, Halloween and Christmas.  By having such an indulgent and naturally sweet drink first thing or before a party, it prevents the sweet cravings from striking later. Meaning the kids will be less likely to be all over the party food and more into the games.

My favourite green powders are ‘Spirulina‘, ‘Barley Grass‘, or a ‘Super Green‘ powder blend, which all provide a wide spectrum of highly bio available whole food nutrients.

I hope you enjoy this drink as much as we do! It’s a real crowd pleaser.

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Chocolate Shake

Healthy Chocolate ‘Mylk’ Shakes

Prep Time

Cook Time

5 minutes

Servings

2

Ingredients

Chocolate 'Mylk' Shake Ingredients
  • 1 cup non-dairy milk (I use almond milk)
  • 3 frozen bananas
  • 4-6 medjool dates
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tbsps cacao powder
  • 1 handful raw spinach 
  • 6 cubes ice (approximately)

Caramel-like flavour (optional)

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 pinch salt (for that salted caramel taste)

Optional

  • 1 scoop super green powder (such as spirulina, barley grass etc)

Alternative optional 'green's: 

  • bok choy, kale, broccoli, dulse flakes.

Instructions

  1. Pop all ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend on highest setting until very smooth (approx 1 – 2 minutes).
  3. Add more liquid if necessary. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Allergy Information: Dairy Free, Wheat Free, Gluten Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Peanut Free, Nut Free, Corn Free, Grain Free. Vegetarian & vegan.

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2 Comments

  1. Katrina on March 26, 2019 at 9:40 pm

    Hi I’m confused. Is the chocolate milk shake nut free even if you’re using almond milk? So I can give almond milk to my little one with a nut allergy?

    • Sharon Selby on September 12, 2020 at 7:59 am

      Use any dairy free milk that suits your family and dietary restrictions. xx

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