Espresso Almond Butter Smoothie
If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, this Espresso Almond Butter Smoothie is just what you need. It's creamy, refreshing, and delicious. Made with frozen banana, dates, cacao powder, hemp hearts, collagen peptides, espresso, almond butter, and oat milk. This smoothie is nutrient-dense and rich in antioxidants. The perfect quick and easy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 pitted date
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1/2 cup oat milk (or milk or choice)
- 2 shots espresso (or 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee)
- 1 scoop collagen peptides (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice (optional)
Instructions
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Layer all ingredients in a high speed blender by adding frozen banana first and ice (if using), then date, almond butter, cacao powder, hemp hearts, collagen (if using) and lastly oat milk and espresso. Blend on high speed for 60 seconds.
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If smoothie seems a bit too thick, continue blending and add more milk as it blends until it reaches your desired consistency. Serve and top with any desired toppings if you wish. Drink immediately and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Layer the ingredients in the blender in the oder that's indicated in the recipe- Layering the ingredients this way makes a difference. It allows the blender to blend the frozen ingredients first then takes the rest in with the liquid being last. This makes for a creamier and richer smoothie. Believe me, it matters!
- Not a fan of frozen banana in your smoothie?- Substitute for 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice.
- Use other nut butters- Peanut butter is great in this smoothie too!
- Substitute for hemp hearts- Flax meal or chia seeds.
- Add nuts- Raw almonds are great in this smoothie!
- Substitute for collagen peptides- Just use protein powder.
- No cacao powder?- Use unsweetened cocoa powder.