Here I was thinking that I'm a total genius when I came up with an idea to release a super healthy post-overindulgence smoothie recipe, as surely cyberspace can only handle so many sweet Valentine's Day treats. I couldn't be more wrong.

I asked you to vote on Facebook for which of these you'd prefer to have me share today...



Oh boy- nearly every single comment clearly showed that no one will mess with the lover in you this Valentine's. Love Potion wins. Hands down.

The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which happens to be the largest nutrition school in the world AND which also happens to be where I'm currently studying AND where friends of mine (just mention Tanya Maher) can get unto 25% off their tuition fees- posted this right in time, so I got more than enough inspiration to create the aphrodisiac smoothie of all aphrodisiac smoothies...




Here we go...

I hope you are ready for this!




For the chocolate layer
1.5 cup nut milk (hazelnut or almond works best)
1 medium banana (even better if it's frozen, otherwise add ice also)
6-8 pitted dates
1.5 tbsp cacao powder
1 tsp maca powder
1/4 tsp vanilla powder or vanilla seeds from 1/2 pod
1/4 chili pepper or 1/5 tsp cayenne pepper

When you are done with making the basic chocolate in a double boiler, take the top pot away from heat to cool down slightly; place the glass which you are planning to use in the freezer.

In 10-15 minutes, take the glass out of the freezer, turn it upside down so the rim is parallel to the table, dip the whole glass as deep as you'd like your chocolate edge to be and quickly but carefully, turn the glass to an upright position so the chocolate can drip down the sides.

Repeat this step as many time as needed until you achieve the desired look.

Make both of the smoothies by blending all the ingredients together in two separate jugs.

First pour a little of the pink smoothie to cover the bottom of your glass, then the chocolate layer. Continue to alternate. Note this step must be done slowly so that both colours don't blend into one. Try to use a spoon and 'scoop' the smoothie in around the edges instead of the middle.