It can be difficult to hit that sweet spot when the craving comes around, and with so many milky, sugary drinks on the market, temptation is only just around the corner. Thankfully, the availability of healthy, and super-easy-to-make alternatives has never been better.

The recipe below has no added sugar and is lactose-free as well, which is gentle on your stomach, which means it’s healthy and also gentle on your stomach. Hemp milk is quick to make, and Vitahemp even offers the powder for sale in ready to make options. If you’re feeling creative you can have a try at making it yourself, straight from the hemp seeds (much easier than it sounds!).

Serves 2

Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups hemp milk
• 1 cup of kale (fresh or frozen)
• 2 3 pitted medjool date
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 large banana (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ avocado
• Ice (if fresh produce is used)

Directions
1. Add all ingredients into a high speed blender.
2. Blend until smooth, and serve in your favourite glass.