Smart Sweet: Banana Coco-Nuts Dessert Smoothie
By Jody Paglia Tanzman, RD,LDN,CLC
Is there any more perfect trifecta than nuts, chocolate and coconut?? I must admit, I crave this combo on a regular basis. This smoothie satisfies those cravings while providing beneficial electrolytes, B vitamins, omega 3 fatty acids, and a healthy dose of protein and fiber. Because it is rich, and really, more of a dessert, I have made the portion size a bit smaller than the standard smoothie. Think those old fashioned juice glasses of your grandmother’s.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) coconut water
- 1 medium banana
- 1/3 cup nut meal/pulp (leftover from making nut milk; you can use regular nuts as a replacement, but you may need to increase the amount of liquid slightly)
- 2 medjool dates, pitted
- 2 tsp hemp hearts
- 1 ½ tsp carob powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tsp coconut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Directions
Add all ingredients to a high speed blender and blend on high for 45 – 60 seconds until smooth.
Enjoy!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 2 - 3
Serving Size: 5 oz. - 10 oz.
Calories: 200
Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 1.5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 90mg
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 5g
Sugars: 16g
Protein: 6g