Chocolate vegetables
Eating your 5 a day can be easier than you think if you blend in smoothies, soups and even better into a chocolate cake!
In Bath we are finally lucky enough to have a new health food place called "Beyond The kale" that makes amazing fresh juices and blends (healthy smoothies) as well as loads of other goodies.Today I had a lettuce, kale, coriander, lemon and banana (I think) and last time it was a beetroot and other goodies blend.Even more exciting more me is that they make fresh almond milk which I love and don't always get time to make myself. It's not only dairy free but also loaded with enzymes and goodness - plus it tastes wonderful.If you are on my email list, have the 7 day detox (you can sign up for above) or have my cookbooks then you should already have tried a few delicious smoothy recipes. Also you can see my famous "kermit" recipe here on Martini Mum BlogAnyway here is a super simple recipe (if you have kids it might be a way for you to get them to eat beetroot!)Have a great weekend and if you are in Bath we start our April 4 week bootcamp on Monday - outdoor group fitness for all abilities at either 6.30am, 9.30am or 6.15pm every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Trial weeks available too - Click Here for more infoZita’s Beetroot Chocolate Protein BitesThese are dairy & gluten free sweet “treats” that are high in protein, good fat and are easy to make and taste great. Great alternative to biscuits, chocolate or cakes.Ingredients100g of 80 to 90% dark chocolate150 cooked beetroot (either cooked from fresh or vacuum packed - not in vinegar!)3 eggs3/4 cup almond or coconut milk3/4 cup chopped dried apricots or dates1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/4 cup almond butter (or unsweetened peanut butter if can’t get almond)1/2 cup ground almonds2/3 large tablespoons coconut oilCinnamonMethod
- Melt chocolate and coconut oil slowly
- Blend beetroot & almond milk until smooth
- Mix all other ingredients then add beetroot mix then finally melted chocolate mix
- Spoon 10 or more bites onto greased baking tray & cook at 180 degrees for approx 15 mins
- Let cool then store in fridge
- Enjoy!
Zita xOther options:Could try banana instead of dried fruit and grated carrot or courgette instead of beetroot.Also could add spoon of flaxseed or chia seeds for omega 3 and fibre