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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
Rich, chocolate healthy smoothie recipe made with all-natural ingredients
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 223 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Almond Milk, Oat Milk, Coconut or Cow's Milk
- 27 to 34 grams Chocolate Protein Powder * (see note below)
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1 to 2 pitted dates
- 1/2 banana (preferably frozen)
- ice
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon Lucuma Powder
Garnish:
- Coconut whipped cream
- cacao nibs
- Melted dark chocolate (for glass)
Instructions
- Add milk and protein powder to blender. Add all-natural almond butter, dates (if you want it sweeter, add more dates), and banana. Add in any supplemental ingredients like maca powder or lucuma powder. Add ice and blend until smooth.
- Take a glass and drizzle melted dark chocolate all over the glass. Pour the chocolate smoothie into the glass. Top with coconut whipped cream and cacao nibs.
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Notes
- The grams could be 1 - 2 scoops of chocolate protein powder depending on the brand you use. Vital Proteins Chocolate Collagen Powder is 27 grams for 2 scoops. The Optimum Chocolate Protein Powder from Costco is 32 grams for 1 scoop. Clean Simple Eats is 34 grams for 1 scoop.
- If you want extra protein, add 1/2 scoop more of protein.
- Coconut Whipped Cream -- if you want your protein shake to look like you just bought it from the local smoothie shop, add some whipped cream to the top. You can use traditional dairy whipped cream or coconut whipped cream (I buy the spray coconut whipped cream from Trader Joe's)
- Cacao Nibs -- cacao nibs are a superfood and adds a pop of unsweetened, rich chocolate flavor and is full of phytonutrients and other potent antioxidants. They are all-natural and contain no added sugar or artificial sweeteners. Raw cacao nibs are high in magnesium, iron, selenium, and zinc.
- Maca Powder -- maca is a plant-based superfood that is known for its energy and vitality benefits. It has a nutty, malted flavor and pairs well with chocolate and almond butter. It has been around for centuries and Inca warriors used it for endurance. It is known to combat stress and fatigue.
- Lucuma Powder -- lucuma is known to add an all-natural maple sweet flavor yet is low on the glycemic index. Resembling a cross between a mango and a pear, the lucuma fruit's golden flesh is bursting with nutrients. Lucuma is packed with antioxidants and boosts your healthy immune system while giving you your daily dose of sweetness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
689mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
384IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
363mg
(36%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 689mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 384IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 363mg | 36% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.