You guys I really wasn’t kidding when I said I couldn’t (wouldn’t?!) stop with the almond butter . . .

It’s now reached the point where I don’t really want to bother eating anything else.

Just give me the almond butter (and the coffee) and nobody gets hurt I will be one very happy lady.

Sadly a girl can not live on almond butter alone . . . although she may be blissfully happy and deliciously content . . . the body needs a little more sustenance.

So . . . in an attempt to find a way to get a little extra goodness into me while still managing to satisfy my nut butter obsession, today sweet invisible internet friend of mine we are going to make ourselves one insanely delicious chocolate almond butter super smoothie!

One sip of this bad boy and life as you know it will be changed for ever . . .

Subtly sweet, decadent, rich, creamy, dreamy chocolate, banana, almond butter bliss ♥♥♥ Aka – heaven in a glass.

You get a subtle sweetness from the banana with a gentle hint of vanilla. Then there is the decadent, richness of the cacao followed by a hint of nuttiness thanks to our beloved almond butter which cuts through the subtly sweet, decadent, richness with absolute perfection.

You guys . . . not only does this smoothie taste like the ultimate indulgence but, it also happens to be secretly healthy.

It’s packed with a protein thanks our (dairy-free) milk base and that creamy, dreamy, deliciously addicting almond butter ♥♥♥

But the goodness doesn’t stop there my friend, you see, this divine little smoothie also happens to be high in potassium and fibre thanks to our manky over-ripe banana, rich in antioxidants from our chocolatey cacao, and, you also get a good hit of omega 3’s from those cheeky little chia seeds.

So much love I can’t even find the words . . .

Made with just a handful of ingredients, packed nutrients and comes together in a matter of seconds! I mean seriously, what’s not to love?!

Wait, did I mention that not only is this decadent smoothie all kinds of delicious and a nutritional little powerhouse, it also happens to be vegan, dairy free and paleo friendly?!

Well it is!

Bonus fact – it tastes like dessert! Kinda like an old skool pudding cup (I’m looking at you snack pack) but waaayyyyy better. And way better for you too!

Healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast (ummmm chocolate for breakfast, yes please!) yet decadent enough to enjoy as dessert.

Perfect for anytime of day really

Breakfast on the run –  ahh yep

Part of your pre/post workout power up – definitely!

Can’t decide what to do for lunch – hmm smoothie?!

Need a little late afternoon pick me up – then absolutely make this smoothie!

Looking for something a little extra special to finish your day – Yes, yes, just yes!

Now, this smoothie is all kinds of amazing served straight up, all on it’s own simply as is but . . . do yourself a favour and throw on some extra chopped almonds, a little finely chopped dark chocolate (you know for the extra antioxidants and all that good stuff 😉 ) and finish with an extra sprinkling of cheeky chia seeds . . .

Then grab a spoon baby and dive on it . . .

All natural, secretly healthy, subtly sweet, decadent rich, chocolate, almond butter super smoothie that also happens dairy free and paleo friendly – a delicious, nutritious little power house . . .

I can’t even . . . just do it already!

Make it. Drink it. Love, love, love it.

Chocolate Almond Butter Super Smoothie {Vegan, Dairy Free & Paleo Friendly}
Makes 1 large or 2 small – decadent, rich, subtly sweet, creamy, dreamy, nutrient rich, chocolate, banana, almond butter smoothies

Ingredients –

1/2 banana (preferably super ripe and pre-frozen but fresh will work just fine)

1 Tablespoon of almond butter

1 Tablespoon of cacao

1 heaping teaspoon of chia seeds

1 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (I use Blue Diamond – Almond Breeze )

1 teaspoon of vanilla

1 cup of ice

Optional but recommended for serving –

Almonds, roughly chopped

Dark chocolate chips, roughly chopped

Cheeky little chia seeds

Method –

1 – Place all ingredients in your blender, and process until smooth, creamy and all kinds of delicious.

2 – Pour into a tall glass (or 2 if your are kind enough to share) and add optional toppings if using.

3 – Chug, chug, chug that ice cold glass of nutrient rich deliciousness

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

What’s your all time favourite smoothie flavour combination?

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Do it, do it You know you want to 🙂

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