Almond Joy Smoothie

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME: 5 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES

The quantities here are to be used as a guide for the Almond Joy Smoothie. Add more or less or whatever you want, however, don't skip the spinach! I promise you won't even know it's here.

INGREDIENTS:
1½ cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk
¼ cup raw almonds
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa or cacao powder
1 cup spinach (a big handful will do)
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 frozen banana, cut in half
2 cups ice cubes
Optional: 2 tablespoons honey, or sweeten to taste with your favorite sweetener

DIRECTIONS:

1. Add ingredients to jar of blender in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Blend for about 50 seconds on a medium speed until smooth.
3. For Blendtec owners, select "Smoothie" cycle.

NUTRITION INFO:
per 8 ounce serving:
Calories 130; Fat 6g; Sat. Fat 0.7g; Chol. 0mg; Sodium 70mg; Carb 20g; Fiber 5g; Sugar 4g (if sweetener not added); Protein 4g.