Almond butter and chocolate are a magical combination that should never be ignored. Why not make them into an awesome, healthy and protein packed Almond Butter Cup Smoothie? Cool. Let’s do it.
On the In it 4 the Long Run Smoothie Spectrum, this little gem is falls on the easier side, but that doesn’t make it any less delicious. Sometimes simplicity should be embraced, especially when chocolate is involved. No need to complicate perfection ammirite?
When I added cocoa powder to my favorite cherry smoothie it rocked my world and the Cherry Chocolate Smoothie was born. You guys, it tasted like I was drinking black forrest cake batter – without feeling like had just drank cake batter (if ya know what I’m sayin’). If you’re a chocolate lover, you gotta try it. It’s not just enough to use chocolate protein powder (which is great, don’t get me wrong) but the cocoa powder just changes the whole game.
Don’t believe me? Just look how silky smooth that smoothie is?
What makes this Almond Butter Cup Smoothie So Great?
If the name didn’t already give it away, this smoothie is what blendin’ dreams are made of, here’s why:
1.) Frozen bananas add that creamy dreamy frosty crave-worthy texture and subtle sweetness
2.) Cocoa powder gives your smoothie a silky smooth texture and rich chocolate taste
3.) Almond butter. Does it need any explanation?
4.) Almond milk is the perfect fuss free base that brings out the best in all the ingredients
5.) Chocolate protein powder adds more chocolatey flavor and gives it a nutritional boost
I love sipping on this smoothie first thing Saturday morning. Why? It’s so satisfying because you feel like you’re drinking something indulgent, but with a fabulous balance of carbs, fats and protein it keeps you energized all morning. Typically I’m up and around far more on the weekends so I need something with some staying power.
So if you’re looking for your pre-adventure breakfast, or post-workout shake that tastes amazeballs I’ve you covered.
Almond Butter Cup Smoothie
Almond butter and chocolate are a magical combination that should never be ignored. Why not make it into an awesome, healthy and protein packed breakfast? Cool. Let’s do it.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Bananas
- ½ Cup of Almond Milk
- 1 Tbsp of Almond Butter
- 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder (1.2 oz)
- 1 Tbsp of Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- If you’re feeling extra crazy feel free to top with some extra almond butter.
