Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Name: Chocolate Almond Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 Small frozen banana; 250 ml Unsweetened almond milk; 1 scoop Chocolate protein powder; 1 tbsp Almond butter; 1 tsp Raw cacao; 1 pinch Cinnamon

5 minGluten-freeHigh proteinLuteal phaseSteady energyNo-cookSmoothies

Servings:

Ingredients

—Small frozen banana — 1
—Unsweetened almond milk — 250 ml
—Chocolate protein powder — 1 scoopchoose one labelled gluten-free
—Almond butter — 1 tbsp
—Raw cacao — 1 tsp
—Ground cinnamon — 1 pinch

Allergens

Contains nutsContains dairy

Method

01Blend all the ingredients until creamy.
02Add ice for a thicker texture.

Why this works

Cacao and almond butter are naturally rich in magnesium, a mineral many people fall short on — a comforting choice if you're craving chocolate in your luteal phase. The added protein also helps keep blood sugar steadier than a sweet snack alone.

Sources

— Appetite, 2009

Nutrition (per serving)

330

kcal

24g

protein

12g

fat

30g

carbs

fiber

Always check product labels for allergens.