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almond joy smoothie (banana free)

Almond Joy Smoothie (Banana Free)

A banana free chocolate smoothie with a coconut twist. High in protein and fiber, it's a tasty breakfast or post-workout smoothie.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Glass
Course: Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 496
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 15 Grams Chia Seeds (1 Tablespoon)
  • 13.3 Grams Shredded Sweetened Coconut (3 Tablespoons)
  • 23 Grams Almonds, Slivered (1/4 Cup)
  • 7 Grams Cocoa Powder (1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 Gram Coconut Extract (1/4 Teaspoon)
  • 3 Grams Vanilla Extract (3/4 Teaspoon)
  • 240 Grams Milk (1 Cup)
  • 21 Grams Honey (1 Tablespoon)
  • 180 Grams Ice (1 Cup - to taste)

Method
 

  1. Add chia seeds, almonds, and shredded coconut and pulse into a fine powder.
  2. Add cocoa powder, extracts, milk, honey, and ice. Blend until smooth.

Notes

Make sure to blend the tougher ingredients thoroughly, or your smoothie will have a grainy texture. 
Adjust the ice to your personal taste and preference. For a thicker smoothie (initially), add more ice.