The Kitchen · Smoothies
Cacao Smoothie
From The Kitchen · a GLOW favorite
Creamy, chocolatey and satisfying without being overly sweet. Banana, cacao and almond butter make this an easy breakfast or afternoon something.
Scale
Scaled from the original recipe, sizing up or down is proportional, so taste and adjust the salt, acid & spice.
Ingredients
- 1–1½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries or blueberries
- 2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- Ice, as needed
Method
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
- Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Add a little more almond milk if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Gina's Tip
Use a frozen banana for an extra-thick, almost milkshake-like texture.
I hope this recipe finds a place in your kitchen as it has in mine. Enjoy!
Gina