Cacao Almond Banana Smoothie

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We had this smoothie at a juice place over the weekend, and though it tasted amazing, I could tell there was a bunch of artificial sweetener in it.

The menu

After determining it was likely from the protein powder, I asked them what kind of protein powder they use.  

Sure enough, it was sweetened with erythritol and stevia.

She said they used vanilla, instead of chocolate 

Artificial sweeteners give me restless legs  (and nausea), so Hubs and I decided to make a version of our own. 

It's actually not easy to find protein powder that doesn't have artificial sweetener in it, but we finally did!* 

This one just has whey and vanilla. 

Ingredients: 

  • 1 scoop protein powder (like "Whey Factors" French Vanilla Flavor). ******(Scratch that. They hid stevia in an unexpected spot on their label.) See substitution. ⬇️
  • Substitution: 1 tbsp vanilla extract and 1/2 cup homemade cottage cheese
  • 1 cup almond milk 
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 2 bananas (very ripe)
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt or kefir
  • 2/3 cup cacao nibs
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 4 tbsp almond butter

Directions:
  1. Add all ingredients to vitamix blender and turn on the smoothie setting (50 seconds) and blend. 
Serves 2









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