Description
This smoothie is sweet, rich and creamy, chocolate-y, and peanut butter-y. It’s EASY to prepare and makes a great addition to your breakfast or snack. It’s even sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (can sub coconut milk beverage, cashew milk, or regular milk for a slightly different taste)
- 1/2 tablespoon chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter (no sugar or added ingredients, only peanuts)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
- 2 to 3 ripe bananas that have been sliced and previously frozen (equals 1 1/2 cups)
- Optional: top with a few cacao nibs for garnish
- OPTIONAL ADD INS:
- 1 to 2 handfuls spinach for added nutrition (this will turn your smoothie a muddy color, but you can’t taste the spinach)
- 1/8 teaspoon salt – great for after a sweaty workout (make sure your peanut butter is unsalted)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a blender and blend on high for 1 minute, or until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust as needed: add more banana for more sweetness, more peanut butter, a little salt if desired, etc.
- Pour into two small serving glasses or one large one. Garnish with cacao nibs, if desired. Serve immediately.
