VALENTINE'S RED VELVET SMOOTHIE

Red roses? Soooo basic. Try starting your Valentine's Day with a frosty, chocolately, healthy smoothie-for-two... Rrrowrrr. Okay, you might have to spring for some flowers or a candlelit dinner later, but start your morning but a pair of these beauties and set the tone for a blissful and decadent V-Day. 

Serves 2, naturally.

Ingredients: 

• 2 frozen bananas 
• 1/3 cup cubed beet (raw or steamed until tender, then frozen)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder 
• 2 pitted dates
• 1 cup dairy free milk , plus more as needed (we like coconut or almond)
• 4 ice cubes
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Toppings: 
• Vegan coconut cream or whipped cream 
• Raspberries
• Vegan chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Add all of the ingredients to a high speed blender and blend until smooth.
2. Fill a glass half full, layer with vegan coconut cream, top with additional smoothie and then garnish with more whipped cream, raspberries and dark chocolate chips. 
3. Serve immediately (in bed).