Cocoa Delight

Name: Cocoa Delight
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters frozen pitted black cherries; 2 Tbsps granulated sugar; 237 milliliters roughly chopped kale; 2 Tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling

You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Cocoa Delight a try. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegan recipe has 235 calories, 6g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 1. If you have cherries, granulated sugar, kale, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes.

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a blenderand blend until smooth.

Pour intoa glass and sprinkle with the cocoapowder.

Serve immediately.

Did You Know?

Chocolate feels naughty but can be nice for your health, aslong as you choose a variety that contains 70% cocoa or more. Studies show thatthe flavonoid antioxidants in chocolate can improve mood, increase blood flow tothe brain, and even help lower risk of stroke. Dark chocolate is also an excellentsource of minerals such as iron, magnesium, copper, and zinc.

Ingredients you will need

Dark Chocolate

Chocolate

Cocoa Powder

Fifty Shades of Kale

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Kale

Reprinted with permission from Fifty Shades of Kale: 50 Fresh & Satisfying Recipes That Are Bound to Please by Drew Ramsey, M.D., & Jennifer Iserloh. Copyright © 2013 by Drew Ramsey, M.D., and Jennifer Iserloh; photographs © Ian McSpadden. Published by Harper

Ingredients you will need

Kale

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