Made with cocoa powder and almond butter, this smoothie is thick, creamy and protein-packed.

While my youngest is on a major oatmeal kick, my oldest son asks for a smoothie every single morning. Lucky for him, I’m a bit of an expert in that area. 

For a chocolatey twist on breakfast, I love combining cocoa powder with almond butter and Greek yogurt to create a thick and creamy smoothie no toddler can resist. We used Justin’s maple almond butter but regular almond butter or peanut butter would work too.

Since my boys aren’t used to super sweet foods, I always use unsweetened plain Greek or Smooth & Creamy yogurt but if your family prefers vanilla, be my guest!

For an even creamier, thicker smoothie I like to use frozen bananas but if you don’t have any in the freezer, just add extra ice. Whatever you do, just make this smoothie ASAP. Your family will thank me.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Made with cocoa powder and almond butter, this smoothie is thick, creamy and protein-packed.

Course: Drink

Servings: 2

Calories: 304 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 1 banana
• 1 cup Stonyfield plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Justin's maple almond butter
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/3 cup protein powder such as Bob's Red Mill
• ice to taste

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Instructions

1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Add ice until you've reached desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie

Amount Per Serving

Calories 304 Calories from Fat 98

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10.9g 17%

Saturated Fat 1.8g 9%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 9.1g

Cholesterol 7mg 2%

Sodium 201mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 31.9g 11%

Dietary Fiber 10.9g 44%

Sugars 13.8g

Protein 25.7g 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

Disclosure: This recipe is in partnership with Stonyfield and Justin’s. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. 

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