Cocoa DelightIan McSpadden
If you have a fetish for dark chocolate, this will fuel your flame. It will also energize your body with antioxidants that boost blood flow to the brain (and a few other vital organs). Cocoa, kale, and cherries, three beloved and sexy superfoods, contain flavonoids and antioxidants that fight heart disease and diabetes and even promote brain growth.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 1
Ingredients
1
cup roughly chopped kale
1
cup frozen pitted black cherries
2
tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, plus 1 teaspoon for sprinkling
2
tablespoons granulated sugar
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Preparation
Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and sprinkle with the cocoa powder. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Per Serving
Per serving (1 cup): 151 calories
4 g protein
35 g carbohydrates
1 g fat (0 g saturated)
0 mg cholesterol
0 g fiber
29 mg sodium
#### Nutritional analysis provided by _Fifty Shades of 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 HarperCollins Publishers.