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Chocolate Protein Smoothie


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  • Author: Tess Masters of The Blender Girl for The Fresh 20
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 32 ounce 1x

Description

The indulgent chocolate peanut butter smoothie for when you crave a treat but don’t want to cheat on your health.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or full-fat coconut milk)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
  • 1/4 cup cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
  • 2 tablespoons rolled oats
  • 2 to 4 pitted dates (depending on ripeness of banana)
  • 2 medium frozen sliced bananas
  • 1 cup ice cubes (as needed for texture)

Optional Boosters:

  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds
  • 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
  • 1 tablespoon flax seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Throw all of the ingredients into your blender in the order listed.
  2. Secure the lid, and blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds until smooth and frosty.
  3. Adjust any ingredients to personal taste and add in a booster!

Notes

Use ripe bananas (but not really over ripe) for the best flavor profile.
Add the chia, hemp, and flax for more protein.

  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 2
  • Category: Beverage

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 16 ounces
  • Calories: 402
  • Sugar: 23
  • Sodium: 336
  • Fat: 22
  • Saturated Fat: 4.8
  • Carbohydrates: 50
  • Fiber: 11
  • Protein: 13.3
  • Cholesterol: 0

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