Moon & Star Berries Smoothie Recipe

A perfect way to get a little of that healthful cocoa powder into your morning smoothie routine. Perfect for the early summer when the mango and strawberries are just coming into the market.

Smoothie recipe courtesy of Gabriel Constans, Luscious Chocolate Smoothies (Libertary Editions, 2010) You can use any sort of milk (cow, soy, goat or rice), with any amount of fat that you prefer. Gabriel usually recommends low-fat, but I am an avid high-fat consumer. Additionally, recipe makes 4 cups which is more than enough for one person. If serving fewer, just cut recipe in half.

ingredients: 2 cups soy, rice or cows milk
1 8-ounce carton of strawberry yogurt
1/2 cup chopped mango
1 banana - in chunks
10 strawberries
1/4 cup raspberries
2 tablespoons cocoa powder - dutch processed

directions:
1. Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on medium for 90 seconds.

2. Pour info tall glasses and serve with slices of just about anything.
yield: 4 cups