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NEXT MAIN MENU PREVIOUS Double Chocolate Tea Shake Discovering the new chocolate tea at Trader Joe’s has shaken up my morning shake game a bit. I start most days with a shake and this one tastes like decadent treat while still having a decent nutritional profile. Chocolate tea adds a depth of rich flavor; you can find different kinds of chocolate tea at most natural foods stores. I have developed a habit of brewing it the night before so it is nice and cool in the morning. The Double Chocolate Tea Shake is rich, creamy, filling and frosty.   Double Chocolate Tea Shake 1 ½ cups chocolate-flavored tea, cooled or at room temperature 1 ripe banana, peeled 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ cup quick-cooking oats 2 tablespoons cashew pieces or cashews 1 – 1 ½ tablespoons vegan, Fair Trade cacao powder 1 cup ice Handful of leafy greens (optional) Tablespoon hemp or flax seeds (optional) Combine in a blender and blend until smooth.   © 2013-2017, Vegan Street