Surprise! The recipe is totally good for you AND includes the average serving of Energy Bits organic spirulina. Perfect news for those of you that 1) love chocolate 2) don't like swallowing bits and 3) love frosty treats!
Even better news?
The amazing people at Bits of Health (Energy Bits, Recovery Bits, Vitality Bits) are giving away an amazing gift with the purchase of Recovery Bits from now through February 21, 2014.
RECOVERYbits are 100% organically grown NON GMO chlorella tabs - an algae that has been used for fifty years by homeopaths and Japanese for anti-aging, preventing colds, detox, strengthening the immune system, aiding digestion, helping to prevent hangovers, improving athletic performance and more.
Your gift comes in an cute black organza bag that contains a full tin of RECOVERYbits, a single sample serving of RECOVERYbits, a fun pair of ENERGYbits sunglasses, an ENERGYbits pen and some stickers to show you love of bits. This $35 retail value is yours absolutely FREE with the purchase of at least one bag of RECOVERYbits. It's a fun and healthy Valentines Day gift we think everyone will love, even more than chocolates.♥ BUT with my smoothie recipe you get the best of both worlds...algae AND chocolate! Nothing says "I love you" like giving someone the gift of a healthier, more energetic life.
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More info on chlorella here.
And info on spirulina here.
I personally have Energy Bits (spirulina), Recovery Bits (chlorella) and Vitality Bits (50/50 blend) currently all in my fridge. I take Energy Bits pre-workout or at the start of my work day, Vitality Bits when I am teaching/working and only have 60 seconds to re-fuel between clients, and Recovery Bits at the end of a hard day/workout, if I feel a cold coming on, or if I have indulged in too many unhealthy treats over the weekend. I can't imagine getting through my 9 hour training days, 12 hour work days, or recovering from a run without my bits! All for just about $1.38/day.
This recipe would taste great with any of the bits!
1 cup frozen dark cherries, unsweetened
8 ounces chocolate almond milk
30 bits of your choice, I used EnergyBits
Blend until smooth. I prefer an immersion blender so I really can tell that the bits are fully blended.
It is the perfect mid-day energy booster and also satisfies any sweet craving you may have.
Fun story about how I named this smoothie:
As I was taste-testing I immediately was taken back to childhood. To me, this tastes exactly like those chocolate malts that come with a wooden spoon. Those of you that have tasted Energy or Recovery bits know that dehydrated algae has an earthy taste. In the case of this smoothie, the earthy taste lends the nostalgic "wooden-spoon" flavor of a malt from the ice cream truck. Quirky? Yes! But a little bit of quirkiness is worth it to take in one of the best superfoods! Enjoy!
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