Any time I hear the words “healthy shake,” I cringe just thinking about the existence of protein powder in the drink. Protein powder is fine if that’s what you’re into, but why do you have to mess up a perfectly delightful beverage with it! So, when I saw that Laura from A Beautiful Mess posted a new healthy chocolate shake recipe, I was a little hesitant.
Photo from A Beautiful Mess
As it turns out, this chocolate shake had no sign of protein powder anywhere, and it was indeed – as described – healthy and delicious! I had a hankering for chocolate and knew that this was probably a better choice for me than the Girl Scout cookies I had been devouring for the last couple weeks.
I decided to add blueberries to mine, and since I was making it for someone else too (promise), I increased the portions.
1 frozen, ripe banana2 ripe bananas1 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cacao powder3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder1 tablespoon almond butter (crunchy or smooth)2 tablespoons peanut butter (it’s what I had)1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk2/3 cup coconut milk (again, what I had)- 1 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
I used my ghetto blender and for once – it didn’t threaten to blow up! I just blended for about two minutes until it was nice and smooth, and voila!
This banana blueberry chocolate shake was delicious. And healthy. And delicious.
Since I used up the last of my peanut butter in recipe and I LOVE me some peanut butter, it’s the perfect time to make my own!
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