I really love smoothies for breakfast & right before bed as an evening snack in warm weather. Lately I've been making a variation of this protein "ice-cream" . During the summer I really want something cold (but healthy) that feels like a treat and this smoothie really hits the spot.
I like to use either raw cacao or raw cacao nibs in this smoothie because the health benefits and because I just like the taste. You could also use regular cocoa powder or even carob powder.
If you don't want to use a protein powder (and if you don't like the taste of protein powder, you probably won't like the taste of this smoothie) you can also just use a frozen banana or other fruit of your choice. I really like this vegan brown rice protein powder . You can also use a dairy or soy based protein powder if your body is okay with those proteins!
And check out the awesome blog " Heather Eats Almond Butter " she's become one of my favorite foodie blogs. She focuses on foods that work for her body type. For Heather that means a higher protein, lots of veggies & healthy fats. A base of foods similar to what we eat in our household as well! Heather is also expecting, so lately she's been posting a variety of fun pregnancy recipes! It's been a joy to read about her daily journey to becoming a mom! Go visit and send her happy congrats!
1 cup almond milk 1 tablespoon raw cacao -or- raw cacao nibs 2 tablespoons brown rice protein powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch xanthan gum (only if you want an "ice-cream" type texture) 1 dropper-full vanilla stevia 1 tablespoon raw honey 9-15 cubes of ice
Directions: Add all to your blender and blend until smooth. If you have a Vitamix you are one lucky duck & I am insanely jealous!! :-) However, my KitchenAid blender does a fairy decent job of blending this into a great smoothie! I also blend this in a Magic Bullet, and while it doesn't have the power of my blender, it still turns out a fantabulously yummy chocolately smoothie!!
Serve immediately with a really fun and super green handmade glass straw from GlassDharma ! Makes 1 large serving!
I really love smoothies for breakfast & right before bed as an evening snack in warm weather. Lately I've been making a variation of this protein "ice-cream" . During the summer I really want something cold (but healthy) that feels like a treat and this smoothie really hits the spot.
I like to use either raw cacao or raw cacao nibs in this smoothie because the health benefits and because I just like the taste. You could also use regular cocoa powder or even carob powder.
If you don't want to use a protein powder (and if you don't like the taste of protein powder, you probably won't like the taste of this smoothie) you can also just use a frozen banana or other fruit of your choice. I really like this vegan brown rice protein powder . You can also use a dairy or soy based protein powder if your body is okay with those proteins!
And check out the awesome blog " Heather Eats Almond Butter " she's become one of my favorite foodie blogs. She focuses on foods that work for her body type. For Heather that means a higher protein, lots of veggies & healthy fats. A base of foods similar to what we eat in our household as well! Heather is also expecting, so lately she's been posting a variety of fun pregnancy recipes! It's been a joy to read about her daily journey to becoming a mom! Go visit and send her happy congrats!
Cinnamon "Chocolate" Protein Smoothie
a variation of Heather's Heabified Protein Ice Cream
1 cup almond milk
1 tablespoon raw cacao -or- raw cacao nibs
2 tablespoons brown rice protein powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon
pinch xanthan gum (only if you want an "ice-cream" type texture)
1 dropper-full vanilla stevia
1 tablespoon raw honey
9-15 cubes of ice
Directions:
Add all to your blender and blend until smooth. If you have a Vitamix you are one lucky duck & I am insanely jealous!! :-) However, my KitchenAid blender does a fairy decent job of blending this into a great smoothie! I also blend this in a Magic Bullet, and while it doesn't have the power of my blender, it still turns out a fantabulously yummy chocolately smoothie!!
Serve immediately with a really fun and super green handmade glass straw from GlassDharma ! Makes 1 large serving!
Enjoy!