"Chocolate is Tasty" morning shake

Ever since we bought a Vitamix 2 months ago, I've been making morning smoothies for the family. They are easy to make, everyone in this house loves them and they are healthy. 

I've been experimenting with all kinds of ingredients and decided to write it down this morning. My two-year old daughter came up with the name: "Chocolate is tasty". Little did she know, there was no chocolate in there!

Makes 2.5 cups

Ingredients

• 1 TB flax seeds
• 1 TB chia seeds
• 1 TB sunflower seeds
• 2 cups almond-coconut milk (or non-dairy milk of your choice)
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 3 TB of carob powder
• 2 TB peanut butter (any organic nut butter will do)
• 1/2 TB honey (optional)

Instructions

1. Grind the flax, chia and sunflower seeds on 7 until it becomes powdery. My daughter is a little sensitive to "chalky" smoothies so I need to make it as smooth as possible.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients, except the honey and blend on high until it is all smooth.
3. Add honey or sweetener, as needed.

Notes:
This recipe was only tested in a Vitamix. I'm not sure you can get a smooth shake with these ingredients, in a blender or food processor.

It was just me and the toddler this morning which is why I only made 2.5 cups. It is also the reason why the shake is so thick - less mess for the little one! Add water or nut milk to thin in out.