Chocolate Almond Dream Smoothie

Adapted from Whole Foods Market

This smoothie is called a “dream” because it’s made from a delicious and nutritious combination of bananas, creamy yogurt, rich soy milk, almond butter and cocoa. A little chocolate protein powder adds even more punch to this refreshing drink. Enjoy it for breakfast or as a snack. When making fruit smoothies, adding ice to the blender is a matter of personal choice. If you are using frozen fruit in place of fresh fruit you may choose to omit the ice. 

Serves 2 

Ingredients

1 ripe banana, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks

6 ounces vanilla soy yogurt

3/4 cup vanilla soy milk, rice milk or almond milk (more or less to taste)

2 tablespoons almond butter

1 tablespoon NOW Real Food® Organic Cocoa Powder*

1 tablespoon NOW Real Food® Flax Seed Meal*

1 tablespoon evaporated cane juice (more or less to taste)

1 tablespoon chocolate protein powder (optional)

1/2 cup ice cubes (optional)

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and whirl at top speed for about 1 minute or until smooth.
2. Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Per Serving (269 g-wt.):
310 calories (120 from fat)
14 g total fat
1 g saturated fat
11 g protein
39 g total carbohydrate (5 g dietary fiber, 23 g sugar)
0 mg cholesterol
80 mg sodium

*NOW items available at your local health food store