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    Home » Recipes » Smoothies & Drinks

    Chocolate Almond Butter Berry Smoothie (No Banana)

    Published: Jan 21, 2019 · Modified: Jun 26, 2022 by Lauren · This post may contain affiliate links · 3 Comments

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    This luscious chocolate almond butter berry smoothie tastes like dessert!

    Chocolate almond butter and berries blended into a smoothie

    What did we all do before the blender??

    I didn't grow up on smoothies, but rather discovered them around the same time I began working out.

    After high school, my exercise level dropped down to nearly non-existent, and I inevitably put on about 15 pounds. In an effort to correct my situation, I joined an all-women's gym (even then, I hated the 'meat market' environment of certain fitness centers) and revamped my diet.

    Part of my diet makeover included smoothies!...well, it would be more accurate to say 'protein shakes', since what I made was basically a combination of milk, a banana, and an artificially sweetened protein powder.

    Banana-free smoothie recipe with berries

    As my life, fitness, and nutrition evolved, I began experimenting with other fruits, nut butters, and even vegetables.

    Smoothies and shakes have become a staple in my life and are something I look forward to, so I'm always trying out new recipes.

    A few of my favorite smoothie ingredients include:

    1. Avocado - Good fat, energy, gives the smoothie richness and thickness; good replacement for banana
    2. Vanilla - I like using this vanilla powder to avoid the alcohol in extracts; adds sugar-free sweetness and delicious flavor
    3. Honey - My favorite sweetener
    4. Stevia - Nice to use in combination with honey to bump up the sweetness without adding carbs or contributing to candida
    5. My Homemade Coconut Milk - Again, adds sweetness without sugar grams and the flavor goes well with many fruits as well as cocoa
    6. Berries - Low sugar fruits that I love and that blend well with many other fruits and cocoa

    Today's particular combination is one I've had on repeat for a while now. I change it up, depending on my mood, using a spoonful of avocado in place of the almond butter, strawberries, cherries, or a mixed berry blend, and sometimes half carob/half cocoa powder.

    The recipe below is my number one favorite combination, but keep the above in mind if you'd like to experiment!

    Chocolate almond butter and berries blended into a smoothie
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    4.60 from 5 votes

    Chocolate Almond Butter Berry Smoothie

    This luscious chocolate almond butter berry smoothie tastes like dessert!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Total Time5 minutes mins
    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Smoothie, Vegetarian
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 254kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup milk of your choice
    • 1 (heaping) Tbsp cocoa powder
    • 1 Tbsp almond butter
    • 1 cup frozen mixed berries (also good with just cherries or strawberries)
    • 1 tsp honey
    • stevia to taste
    • ¼ tsp vanilla powder

    Instructions

    • Blend all until smooth and creamy.

    Notes

    Nutrition facts based on using unsweetened almond milk. WW SmartPoints: 9

    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 9.2g | Sugar: 16.7g

    Notes:

    This is a great one to 'hide' greens like spinach in.

    I like to use my Homemade Coconut Milk in this recipe.

    Some of the items I use in this recipe include:


    Easy dairy-free chocolate berry smoothie with almond butter

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    1. Hope Martinez

      June 14, 2019 at 10:53 am

      I used chocolate almond milk and man is that a fruit and chocolate taste like any other!! Amazing recipe ♡

      Reply
      • Lauren

        June 15, 2019 at 1:18 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it, Hope! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Jennifer Bliss

      January 21, 2019 at 11:45 am

      Nice Chocolate Almond Butter Berry Smoothie you have here! Awesome pics of it, too!

      Reply

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