Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup (40 g) unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1/2 ounce (14 g) milk chocolate, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 ounces (43 g) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped
  • 6 pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) plain 0% Greek yogurt, stirred
  • 1/2 cup (124 g) plus 1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta
  • Fresh seasonal berries or shaved chocolate, for garnish

Method

  • 1. Place all the ingredients except the garnish into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid. Select Variable 1. Turn the machine on and slowly increase the speed to Variable 10, then to High. Blend for 35 to 40 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
  • 2. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh berries, or shaved chocolate for more decadence.