Here is a chocolatey nutmilk shake that takes very little time to prepare, is easy on the blood sugars and high in minerals and precious antioxidants.  It has the protein from hemp, chia and goji and the hormone and microbiome balancing effects of cinnamon.  The polyphenols in cinnamon and especially chocolate will help to feed the short chain fatty acid producing bacteria in the large intestine.  More good stuff for the forces of good inside us.  Remember if you have a sensitivity, just substitute.  Everything is changeable.  I made this without banana on purpose to keep blood sugars steady, this really could be a vegan keto recipe.  If you want you can replace the chia with banana.  I hope you love this simple shake as much as I do and make it your own.

Ingredients

• ½ cup Hazelnuts, Soaked overnight
• 2 Tablespoons Hemp seeds
• 3 Tablespoons Goji berries
• 3 Tablespoons Cacao powder, optional
• 2 Tablespoons Chia seeds, Soaked overnight
• ½ teaspoon Vanilla powder, or vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon
• 2 drops Stevia, optional

Instructions

Overnight: Soak the hazelnuts in water to cover and soak the chia seeds and goji berries in 1/2 C water together overnight

Making Hazelnut Milk: Drain the hazelnuts and blend them with 3 cups alkaline water or the amount to fill your blender jug. Strain this hazelnut milk through a nut milk bag or a strainer back into your blender jug

Making the Smoothie: Add chia seeds, goji berries and all the other ingredients to the blender with the hazelnut milk and blend until smooth

Taste for sweetness and adjust