Step 1

Place bananas, almond butter, cocoa powder, optional vanilla, milk and ice cubes into blender, blend until smooth.

Step 2

Serve in small to medium-sized bowls with optional toppings of choice. For a more traditional smoothie, serve in a glass with a few of the optional toppings. Use a wide straw or spoon.

Step 3

Serves 2

Step 4

Add a level scoop of protein powder for extra protein. Use a tad more milk as needed, a splash or two at a time.

Step 5

If you don’t mind a little added sugar, try Silk’s Protein & Nut Milk with this recipe. It contains 10 grams of protein per and 2 grams of sugar per serving.