Pure Peppermint Chocolate Smoothie

Makes 1

• 1 bag Twinings Pure Peppermint
• 45ml boiling water
• 10ml honey, to taste (optional)
• 15ml raw cocoa powder
• 1 banana, peeled, sliced and frozen
• ½ avocado, flesh cubed
• 60ml almond milk or low fat milk

To serve (optional):

• a few fresh raspberries
• raw cocoa nibs or dark chocolate shavings
• mint leaves

Method:

1. Pour the boiling water over the tea and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
2. Remove the tea bag and stir in the honey.
3. Transfer the mixture to a blender with all of the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth and combined.
4. Pour into a glass and serve at once, decorated with a few raspberries, chocolate shavings and mint leaves if desired.