Chocolate Walnut Smoothie
Creamy, satisfying oh-so-dreamy Chocolate Walnut Smoothie. A rich and decadent drink that’s actually good for you; it’s the perfect way to start your day!
Ingredients
- 1 big banana, frozen*
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup toasted walnuts, tightly packed**
- 1 Tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tsp maca powder, optional
- 1 tsp coconut nectar or maple syrup
- ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
* Frozen bananas make creamy, delicious smoothies. Bananas need to be frozen for at least 8 hours. I like to keep a stash of frozen bananas in my freezer so I can make smoothies whenever I want (all the time, actually). Peel them, cut them in half, and store them in an airtight container. The riper the bananas, the tastier and sweeter the smoothie. Green bananas = bland smoothies.
** To toast walnuts: preheat oven to 355 F / 180 C. Place raw walnuts on a baking sheet (no oil) and bake for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and golden. Cool down.
** To toast walnuts: preheat oven to 355 F / 180 C. Place raw walnuts on a baking sheet (no oil) and bake for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and golden. Cool down.