Breakfast and Brunch

Irresistible Banana Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie

This lactose-free chocolate almond milk smoothie is made with whey protein powder to give you an extra boost of energy. You can make your own fresh almond milk or pick up a carton at your local grocery store to save time.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 1cupalmond milk

  • 1mediumbanana

  • 1 ½ouncesdark chocolate bar (such as Hershey’s® Special Dark), broken into pieces

  • 1scoopwhey protein powder (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine almond milk, banana, dark chocolate, and protein powder in a blender; blend until smooth.

Homemade Almond Milk:

Combine 2 cups water and 1 cup raw almonds in a bowl; soak for 8 hours. Transfer almonds and water to a blender and blend until pasty. Pour mixture through a cheesecloth-lined strainer into a bowl, squeezing excess liquid out of the almond meal. The remaining almond meal can be used in baking after it has been dried out a bit.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories503
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g 		23%
Saturated Fat
3g 		13%
Cholesterol
2mg 		1%
Sodium
346mg 		15%
Total Carbohydrate
69g 		25%
Dietary Fiber
8g 		30%
Total Sugars
42g
Protein
21g
Vitamin C
10mg 		52%
Calcium
342mg 		26%
Iron
13mg 		73%
Potassium
720mg 		15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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