Creamy Cacao Smoothie (No Banana)
This sweet and creamy cacao smoothie is easy to make with almond butter, cacao, spinach, and milk for a creamy, chocolatey to start the day. Ready in just five minutes, it's creamy without banana using a "secret" veggie ingredient!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened almond butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cacao powder
- 2 servings chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup milk
- Ice to blend
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend on high until very smooth.
Notes
- Frozen cauliflower rice thickens the smoothie without banana. Don't worry, you won't be able to taste it.
- This recipe makes about 2 cups, or two servings if using a serving size of 1 cup.
- For a thinner consistency, add more milk.
- If using fresh riced cauliflower, be sure to add additional ice.
- For nut-free be sure to use sunflower seed butter and a nut-free milk option.
- For vegan, be sure to use a plant-based protein powder.
- For paleo, be sure to use a paleo protein powder.
- Nutrition information calculated with almond milk and almond butter, protein information will depend on the type of protein powder you use.
- For more ingredients & substitutions, see blog post above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 2) | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 312mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1410IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 445mg | Iron: 2mg
