Blackberry, Acai and Cacao layered Smoothie

A quick and easy layered dessert that can be made ahead of time for an afternoon delight or a evening treat

Ingredients:

 Black Berry Compote-

·      1 cup fresh or frozen Blackberries

·      1 Tbsp Acai Powder

·      1 Tbsp Raw Honey or Maple Syrup (optional)

Chocolate Smoothie-

. 1 ripe Banana

. 2 Medjool Dates

. 1 cup Almond Milk

. 1 Tbsp Almond Butter

. 1 Tbsp Raw Cacao Powder

. 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

. 1 Tbsp Grass fed Gelatin

French Cream or Coconut Yoghurt to layer

Favourite mix of toppings;

granola, fruit, cacao nibs, buckinis etc

Method:

1)    Place compote ingredients in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the berries are soft. Mash the berries with a fork and cook until slightly thickened. Let cool and then divided into 2-3 glasses.

2)    Layer compote with French cream or coconut yoghurt

3)    Blend all smoothie ingredients in a high speed blender until smooth. Pour over cream/yoghurt

4). Sprinkle with your favourite toppings