Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie
This creamy, dreamy, delicious Mexican Chocolate Banana Smoothie is just what you need when you're craving something luscious, chocolatey, AND nutritious! Enjoy as a healthy treat or for a quick breakfast!
Servings: 1 glass
Calories: 402kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsweetened soy milk or other plant based milk
- 1 cup frozen banana slices
- 2 tablespoons Mexican Chocolate Almond Butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder plus extra for serving if desired
- slivered almonds optional for serving
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blended and blend on high speed until well combined. Alternatively, place ingredients in a wide bottomed metal glass or other container, and bend with a hand blender until well combined.
- Pour in to a glass, and garnish with optional cocoa powder and slivered almonds if desired.
Notes
- Low FODMAP Version: Make with almond milk, lactose-free milk, or any low FODMAP milk of choice.
- Ingredient Swaps: Add peanut butter and cinnamon in place of almond butter; use any dairy or non-dairy milk of your choice or kefir (for probiotics).
- Optional Add-Ins: Protein powder, fiber, Greek yogurt, cacao nibs, or medjool dates (for extra sweetness).
- Make a Smoothie Bowl: Pour into a bowl and top with banana slices, cacao nibs, slivered almonds, and a drizzle of almond butter.Pressed for time? Skip making the Mexican Chocolate Almond Butter and simply add 1/4 cup almonds, 1 extra tablespoon cocoa powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to the other ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 1071mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 474IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 351mg | Iron: 3mg