Chocolate Lover's Almond Smoothie
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Author: Adapted from Blue Diamond Growers
Serves: 1 serving
Ingredients
- ¾ cup chocolate dairy-free almond milk beverage
- ½ banana (frozen for a thicker shake)
- 2 tablespoons almonds or walnuts (see note below)
- 1 tablespoon plant-based protein powder (see note below)
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, or to taste
Instructions
- Place the milk beverage, banana, nuts, protein powder, cocoa, and ice in your blender and blend on high speed until smooth.
- Taste test and blend in the sweetener, to taste, if needed.
Notes
Alisa's Notes:
Going Nuts - If you have them on hand, I recommend using lightly salted nuts. Just a pinch of salt really heightens the flavors in smoothies.
Protein Power - For the protein powder, I recommend using one with a pea protein base for the creamiest results. The recipe uses plain protein powder. If you opt for a vanilla or chocolate protein powder, then you may want to skip the added sweetener.
Fruity Option - If you want a sweeter chocolate almond smoothie, but don't want to add honey or maple syrup, you can blend in 1 soft pitted medjool date instead.
Going Nuts - If you have them on hand, I recommend using lightly salted nuts. Just a pinch of salt really heightens the flavors in smoothies.
Protein Power - For the protein powder, I recommend using one with a pea protein base for the creamiest results. The recipe uses plain protein powder. If you opt for a vanilla or chocolate protein powder, then you may want to skip the added sweetener.
Fruity Option - If you want a sweeter chocolate almond smoothie, but don't want to add honey or maple syrup, you can blend in 1 soft pitted medjool date instead.
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-lovers-almond-smoothie