There are two great things about living in Albany Park, Chicago: 1) You are never more than three steps from really good falafel. 2) Right next to the falafel places there is probably an awesome European market at which you can buy Jaffa Cakes.
Never had a Jaffa Cake? Well, kiddo, it’s basically sponge cake and orange jelly covered in chocolate and it is god damn delicious. Jaffas is also the name of an orange-chocolate candy out of New Zealand. Do you see where I’m going with this one?
Plot twist: Jaffa Cakes aren’t vegan, and they aren’t particularly good for you, though.
So, I came up with an orange and chocolate smoothie that takes a flavor combo typically found in these cookies and cakes and packs it into an actually good-for-you beverage. You’re welcome.
Jaffa Smoothie
By Published: December 12, 2014
- Yield: 1 smoothie
- Prep: 5 mins
Chocolate + orange + blender = put it in your mouth hole.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana peeled (duh)
- 1 navel orange peeled
- 2-3 Tbs unsweetened almond butter or your favorite nut butter
- 2 Tbs flax seeds
- 2 Tbs raw cacao nibs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- plain unsweetened soy or almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk, as needed
Instructions
- Place the banana, orange, almond butter, flax seeds, cocoa nibs and vanilla in a blender. Cover with almond milk and blend until smooth. Add more almond milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Add your favorite vegan protein powder if you're into that sort of thing.
- If you have some on hand, fresh OJ or a drop or two of orange oil gives this some extra kick.
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Thanks for coming to the Potluck, Natalie!
This looks delicious
This is my favourite chocolate flavour combo! Love it!
Oh I will be making this today – it looks so yummy!
Well this just sounds delicious! Yum!
Healthy, delicious, and perfect for winter! What more could you want? Happy VVP!
Super big yumminess here! I heart everything Jaffa!
Mm this sounds delicious! My husband loves chocolate and orange together…if I make this maybe I can actually get him to drink a smoothie 🙂
Delicious!! Can’t wait to get my hands on these. Happy VVP!
This looks super yummy and creamy!! I love chocolate and orange together. Thank you for bringing it to the potluck.
Chocolate + Orange = LOVE! Happy belated VVP, Natalie!
That’s my kind of smoothie! I used to eat loads of jaffa cakes when I was in the UK during my pre-vegan days. Orange and chocolate is certainly the best match of all, well for me at least!
Looks lovely – I love anything with chocolate and orange! Thanks for bringing it to the potluck 🙂