FUNKY MONKEY
By Grace Van Berkum RHN
Whether you’re sitting pool side in your backyard oasis,
or lakeside at the cottage, —blenders are whirring away
on decks everywhere, full of juice and fresh fruit at the
peak of ripeness. Possibly the perfect substitute for fat
laden desserts, this creamy and delicious concoction
will give you a jolt of caffeine while your taste buds do
a happy dance. This can stand in as a creamy breakfast
replacement or as a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.
Ingredients:
(serves 2-4)
1 cup almond coconut milk
1/3 cup raw, organic cacao
powder or handful of fresh
cacao beans
3/4 cup cold coffee
1/2 cup fresh coconut
( or unsweetened shredded
PREPARATION:
coconut)
1 small, ripe banana (prefer-
Place all ingredients in a
blender and blend until smooth
and frothy. Enjoy!
ably already frozen so it
blends creamier)
1 cup ice
AMOUNT PER SERVING
n water to desired
Calories: 127
Protein: 4g
Total Fat: 1g
Total Carbohydrate: 29g
consistency
n Natural sweetener to taste
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CAN BE FOUND
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Serving Size: 1 Scoop
Total Carbohydrate: 1g
Calories: 110
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Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop
Total Carbohydrate: 2g
Calories: 130
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Serving Size: 1 Rounded Scoop
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
Calories: 170
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