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A common complaint I hear in practice is parents struggling to get greens into their kids (and themselves!). Look no further than this #kidapproved Chocolate Smoothie, that is chock full of healthy fats, fibre, greens and chocolate!! I promise they won’t even know the greens are in there. I adapted this recipe from Angela Lidon’s [Hidden Greens Chocolate Protein Smoothie](https://ohsheglows.com/2015/07/21/hidden-greens-chocolate-protein-smoothie/). If you enjoy this one, be sure to check out the Green Nut Butter smoothie (coming soon).

### Recipe:

- 2 bananas (frozen preferred) or 3-4 dates
- 2 handfuls of greens (spinach, kale)
- 4 tbsp hemp hearts
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 large avocado (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (our fave is PurePaleo Vanilla by Designs for Health)
- 1 cup milk alternative
- 1 cup water (or more for desired consistency)

### Method:

Add everything to a blender and blend until VERY smooth. Nobody likes a chunky smoothie.

### Notes:

- We use Designs For Health’s PurePaleo Vanilla protein powder ([available in my online dispensary](https://ca.fullscript.com/welcome/drwright)), and use a regular sized Vita-Mix blender jug.
- You can used any protein powder you like, but I would adjust the sweetness to taste using more or dates and/or bananas.
- The bananas should be frozen but it’s not necessary (that said, this is a great way to not waste another brown banana, just toss it in a container in the freezer, they make the best smoothies).
- Depending on the strength of your blender, you may find small chunks of dates in your smoothie, and nobody likes a chunky smoothie! This is especially problematic if you keep your dates in the freezer. You can easily troubleshoot this by soaking your dates in a small bowl of boiled water for a few minutes before blending.

### Pro Tips

- Don't leave toddlers unattended with the blender ;)

Enjoy! xo

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