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Blueberry Chocolate Decadence Smoothie

This drink is heavenly in the summer, when fresh blueberries are abundant. The bright flavor of blueberries and the earthy taste of chocolate perfectly complement each other, and both are chock-full of antioxidants. Make this recipe with any kind of milk (my favorite is almond milk—see page 73).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    makes approximately 4 cups

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries, stemmed, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1 1/2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup ice

Preparation

  1. Place all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve immediately. Garnish with extra blueberries, if desired. (Pictured on page 149, top center).

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