Chocolate Banana Smoothie

• 3 cups unsweetened almond milk (or substitute rice or soy milk)
• 2 frozen bananas
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon finely ground flaxseeds
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of sea salt
• 4 ice cubes (optional; see Rebeccas Notes)

1. Put all of the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
2. Do a FASS check and add a couple drops of lemon juice to perk up the flavor if needed.
3. Serve immediately.
4. For a more chocolaty flavor, add 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
5. Chocolate goodness!
6. Add 1 tablespoon of unrefined virgin coconut oil for additional healthy fat and calories.
7. For more protein, add a scoop of whey protein powder.
8. The ice cubes in this shake will make a big difference in thickening up the smoothie.
9. If this is the consistency you prefer, add the optional ice cubes along with the frozen bananas.
10. Its much easier to peel bananas before theyre frozen.
11. Once theyre peeled, store them in a resealable plastic bag and pop them in the freezer.
12. Theyre a delicious snack on their own, and great to have on hand for smoothies and frozen drinks.
13. If you dont have frozen bananas on hand and want to make this shake right away, use room-temperature bananas and be sure to include the ice cubes.
14. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
15. Shake well or blend again before serving.
16. (per serving)
17. Calories: 165
18. Total Fat: 8g (0.5g saturated, 2.8g monounsaturated)
19. Carbohydrates: 22g
20. Protein: 4g
21. Fiber: 4g
22. Sodium: 270mg

unsweetened almond milk, bananas, cocoa, almond butter, ground flaxseeds, maple syrup, vanilla, salt

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/chocolate-banana-smoothie-379273 (may not work)