Chocolate Smoothie Jars (Refined Sugar Free)

Smoothie bowls are a thing. They’re thicker smoothies and are served, you guessed it, in a bowl, with toppings (!). That makes them infinitely more exciting than versions slurped from a throwaway cup. As far as I’m concerned, as soon as something can be spooned into your mouth with crunchy full-of-goodness toppings it takes on a whole new level of magic. Throw in the delicious chocolatiness of raw cacao (also a superfood in its own right) and the creaminess of coconut milk and you can see why I’d want to bottle it up and take it with me wherever I go. While these aren’t technically smoothie ‘bowls’ they’re still satisfyingly spoonable, and that’s what count’s, right?

Also, you should know that if you’re going to give this healthy eating thing a proper chance, preparation is king. Make a double batch on a Sunday night and divide between little glass jars, freeze half of them, and place the other half in the fridge. You can also spoon a couple of tablespoons of chia seeds into each one if you have available, they’ll soak up all the smoothie overnight and become plump little nuggets. Add in a handful of frozen berries and a scattering of home made granola if you like, mix it up and keep it interesting. Lid on, and you’re good to go. Please make these soon, they’re amazing and will make your morning routine that much merrier. (And if you know me, you already know that I can do with all the merriment I can muster in the mornings!)