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.
Your straw is waiting.
Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie
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
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and puree until smooth. Add ice until you've reached desired consistency.
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Thomas Coleman
September 18, 2016 at 7:10 pmThis is one of the best smoothies I’ve made thus far! I made this and added strawberries, yum!
Liz DellaCroce
September 19, 2016 at 2:38 pmSo glad you enjoyed it!
Susan
September 6, 2016 at 3:49 pmThis sounds wonderful. Since the only almond butter I ever have is stuff I make, I’m thinking I could add a little maple syrup to it to come up with an equivalent to what you used. I’ll look forward to trying it for breakfast at some point (not sure when).
Liz DellaCroce
September 6, 2016 at 5:53 pmThat’s a great idea!!!
Gina @Running to the Kitchen
September 3, 2016 at 10:40 amThis is just what I need!! YUMMMMM!
Sabrina Modelle
September 2, 2016 at 4:24 pmThis smoothie pretty much contains all my favorite things. Can’t wait to try it at home!
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2016 at 3:16 pmI hope you love it!
Vicki Bensinger
September 2, 2016 at 4:05 pmThis looks so good. I’d love to have a glass right now.
Liz DellaCroce
September 4, 2016 at 3:16 pmWish I could make you one!
Megan @ Skinny Fitalicious
September 2, 2016 at 12:11 pmThis is going on my Labor Day must make! It’s dessert in a cup and perfect for the triple digits we still have in AZ.
Liz DellaCroce
September 2, 2016 at 1:41 pmYES!! I hope you love it!! Stay cool!
Matt
September 2, 2016 at 12:07 pmPerfect flavor combo, loving this smoothie!
Liz DellaCroce
September 2, 2016 at 1:41 pmThanks so much Matt!
Carolyn
September 2, 2016 at 8:58 amNow that’s a breakfast worth waking up for!
Liz DellaCroce
September 2, 2016 at 9:09 amThank you lady!!
Jenny Flake
September 2, 2016 at 8:25 amNow this is my kind of smoothie! Love this flavor combo :)
Liz DellaCroce
September 2, 2016 at 9:09 amYour boys would love this!