Chocolate Coconut Almond Smoothie
This post is sponsored by Naked Nutrition.
Sophie started preschool a few mornings a week last month so I have been all about quick and easy breakfasts, and to me there is nothing easier than a protein shake. In the past year or so, I’ve started using protein powders more and more, but I tend to be pretty picky about the ones I like—I don’t love when they have tons of ingredients or artificial sweeteners and I always test them first by drinking them mixed with only water to see if the flavor is actually enjoyable on its own—there’s nothing worse than realizing you’re out of almond milk when you had planned to grab a quick protein drink for breakfast!
Naked Nutrition recently reached out to ask me if I would like to try some of their products and I jumped at the chance to test another protein powder—their Naked Shakes come in a variety of flavors and are sweetened with organic coconut sugar and monk fruit extract. The protein source is pea protein and it also contains MCT oil, which totally boosts the satiety factor. I ordered the chocolate flavor and got to work on a smoothie recipe that I really look forward to on my busy mornings!
Chocolate Coconut Almond Smoothie
Ingredients (makes 1 smoothie):
1 cup milk of your choice
2 scoops Naked Nutrition Chocolate Naked Shake
1 banana
2 tablespoons almond butter (you can sub peanut butter or any nut butter, or skip this)
1 tablespoon unsweetened shredded coconut
A handful of ice
Optional additions: A drizzle of honey or agave, a handful of spinach
Instructions:
Pour milk into blender and add remaining ingredients. Blend for 30-45 seconds, or until everything is incorporated and very smooth. Enjoy immediately.
This chocolately almond smoothie with coconut is really more like a shake, with two scoops of Naked Shake, almond butter, coconut, and a banana for extra creaminess. You can use whatever milk you prefer, but I really like it with almond milk since it builds on that almond flavor and makes this quick breakfast feel like a decadent Almond Joy bar! Pour it into a to-go cup with a straw or garnish your favorite glass with some shredded coconut and enjoy it either on the go or at your leisure, depending on the kind of morning you’re having today.