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7 Smoothie Ingredients Nutrition Experts Love: Almond Butter

Almond Butter can make any smoothie taste great.

Why it’s good for you: The almonds provide a combination of healthy fat, fiber, protein and nutrition. Bonus healthy ingredients in this recipe include the cacao powder that provides antioxidants and the whey powder that packs protein to help keep your energy constant throughout the day.

Nutrition expert: Christopher Mohr, Ph.D., R.D.

Recipe: Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Shooter

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
  • 1 scoop serving chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Directions:

Toss all of the ingredients into the blender and let the blades whirl until your beverage is smooth and creamy.

 Photo by NZSteve/Getty Images

Written by Allison Levy

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