I can’t get enough of this combination with banana, raw almond butter and cocoa. I just love the flavour which is almost chocolate-milk-like - you’ll find a few variations of this combination with Banana Spinach Cocoa Smoothy and Banana Cocoa Smoothy, each with a bit of a different twist! Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
Makes 1 litre
- 2 cups water
- 1 bananas
- 2 tbsp raw almond butter (I love MaraNatha raw almond butter)
- 2 tbsp cacao powder (although not raw I love Cuisine Camino Organic Cocoa Powder, and it’s prepared locally in Ottawa!!)
- 1 tbsp vanilla (optional, but I love vanilla in smoothies like this, makes more desert-like!)
- 2 handful spinach
Add all ingredients to the blender. Blend on low speed and gradually increase speed. Blend on high for a minute or two until smooth and frothy. If you want more of a hot-chocolate style, let it run in the blender a little longer until it warms up!! Deeee-licious!! To learn more about how I create smoothies visit My Smoothy Approach.
That looks so yummy! Trying my hardest to stay raw. I have to cook for a family that is not and it can be very hard. Thanks for the inspiration
Thanks Heather. It really is yummy!! Hmmmm that can be a challenge to stay raw when you have a family that is not. Stay strong!! xox
I will have to try this one!
It’s pretty delicious, I hope you enjoy!! xox
yum! I know what I’m making for my after-work snack tonight!
What a great idea Penny, enjoy!!
This sounds delicious. Definitely one of my favourite flavour combinations
Your favourite too, that’s great
Enjoy Lauren! xo
Um, FABULOUS!
Thanks Somer, it is definitely one of my fav’s!
Yummy yummy in my tummy! Love this combo! Thanks for sharing!
So glad you like it… thanks so much!! xox
This smoothy looks delish but do you tatse the spinach?
I find spinach to be very mild and with all the other flavours, I don’t taste the spinach at all. If you are new to smoothies, I would start with smaller quantity of greens and build up over time. It’s amazing how your tastes adjust and in no time you’ll be able to add tons of greens without noticing the flavour.
thanks!
xxx
Looks delicious. Might have to whip up some almond butter so I can try this one
Yum, almond butter is my fav!! Enjoy!!
That looks like a refreshing break from the really green stuff!
Oh yes, it’s sure is. The best part is it still has greens but you would NEVER know it… great for kids and others who might be new to smoothies, but also great for ol’ timers like me