Chocolate-Almond Sundae Protein Smoothie Sinfully rich, this shake is akin to drinking a melted chocolate bar with almonds — it’s that ooey, gooey good! But, the best part is that its health-enhancing nutrients and antioxidants make it a great choice for breakfast. There’s even a slight caffine kick from the raw cocoa. If I have a mentally demanding, energy-draining day ahead of me, I’ve been known to pack the entire recipe in a thermos and slowly savor the lusciousness while I tackle the project at hand. It’s also a perfect drink to consume about an hour before you perform a strenuous, calorie-burning workout . . . or mow the lawn or split that pile of wood. 1½ cups purifid water 3 medium or 4 small frozen bananas, cut into 1-inch chunks 4 tablespoons raw almond butter 2 tablespoons raw cocoa (cacao) powder 1 tablespoon raw honey, raw agave nectar, or maple syrup 1 teaspoon natural vanilla flvoring Pinch of sea salt 1 Put the water, bananas, almond butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and salt in a blender and purée until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. 2 Serve in glasses or insulated mugs. This shake is rich in natural sugars, fat, and fier, so sip very slowly and savor the chocolaty decadence. Yield: 2 servings A good source of: antioxidants, vitamins B, C, and E, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, manganese, sulfur, copper, zinc, iron, tryptophan, healthy fat, protein, complex carbohydrates, natural sugars the information in this skill is provided for educational purposes only
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