Almond Joy Coconut Protein Shake

Creamy, chocolatey, and packed with protein, this Almond Joy Protein Shake tastes just like the candy bar but with a healthy twist. It makes the perfect breakfast on the go or an afternoon treat. Its creamy, coconutty, and exactly what you need and with good for you ingredients this shake will hit the spot.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Lunch, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword almond coconut protein smoothie, almond joy coconut protein shake, almond joy protein smoothie, almond protein shake, banana protein shake, clean eating dessert or snack

Servings 2

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups coconut or almond milk
4 frozen coconut cubes made from 1 x 13.5 oz can full fat coconut cream or milk (simply freeze in an ice cube tray and toss in smoothies and protein shakes)
1 banana, sliced, frozen
2 scoops protein or collagen peptides powder, chocolate or vanilla
1/4 cup toasted, sliced almonds (save some for topping if desired)
1/4 cup toasted, desiccated coconut (save some for topping)
2 dates, , or 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 tablespoon cocoa or cacao powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Toppings

Dollop of coconut whipped cream – recipe below in notes
Toasted, shredded coconut
Toasted, sliced almonds
Chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out sliced almonds and shredded coconut on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until coconut and almonds are slightly browned and fragrant.
Place about 1/4 cup of the toasted almonds and coconut into a blender along with all the rest of the ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Use the leftover almonds and coconut for the topping along with your extra choices.
Pour into 2 glasses, top with your choice of toppings and serve immediately.

Notes

Homemade Whipped Coconut Cream

Add even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.

It’s a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.

Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.

Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.

Go here for the simple recipe: Whipped Coconut Cream

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