almond & chocolate-covered strawberry smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sliced fresh organic strawberries, frozen (4 ounces)
- 1/2 small fully-ripened banana, sliced and frozen (2.35 ounces)
- 1 to 2 large ice cubes
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almondmilk
- 1/4 cup plain organic 0% fat Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt alternative
- 1 1/2 tablespoons natural almond butter, no salt added
- 1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder made with fair trade cocoa beans
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional garnishes: unsweetened cocoa powder, toasted sliced natural almonds and/or strawberry
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 1696g | |
| Calories 709 | |
| Calories from Fat 642 | 91% |
| Total Fat 72.65g | 91% |
| Saturated Fat 16.76g | 67% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium 179mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 13.49g | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.8g | 13% |
| Sugars 5.72g | 4% |
| Protein 2.28g | 4% |
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