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Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Almond Butter

Chocolate protein smoothie with almond butter in a fluted glass topped with sliced almonds and mini chocolate chips.
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This chocolate protein smoothie is creamy, naturally sweet, and made with frozen banana, almond butter, dates, and protein powder. It tastes like a chocolate banana milkshake, but works as an easy breakfast, snack, or post-workout smoothie.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened vanilla almond milk
  • 2 frozen bananas
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter
  • 2 pitted dates, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup ice

Optional Toppings

  • Mini chocolate chips
  • Sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Add almond milk, frozen bananas, protein powder, almond butter, dates, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
  • Blend until smooth and creamy.
  • If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more almond milk and blend again.
  • If the smoothie is too thin, add a few extra ice cubes or another piece of frozen banana.
  • Pour into a glass and garnish with mini chocolate chips, sliced almonds, and whipped cream if desired.

Notes

  • For a less sweet smoothie, use unsweetened vanilla almond milk or start with one date instead of two.
  • If you do not want to use protein powder, substitute 1 to 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder. The smoothie will still taste chocolatey, but it will not have the same protein content.
  • Vanilla protein powder also works. Add 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to make it chocolate.
  • For a chocolate peanut protein shake variation, use peanut butter instead of almond butter.
  • If your dates are dry or firm, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes before blending.

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