Vegan Almond Joy Smoothie

• Vegan
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 tbsp Cacao powder, raw
  • 4 Medjool dates, pitted

• Canned Goods

  • 1 cup Almond or coconut milk
  • 1 cup Young thai coconut meat, fresh or frozen

• Condiments

  • 2 tbsp Almond butter

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Almond extract
  • 1 pinch Sea salt

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Coconut shreds

• Frozen

  • 8 Ice

• Liquids

  • 1/2 cup Coconut water

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Ingredients

• 1 cup almond or coconut milk (or any plant-based milk)
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1 cup young Thai coconut meat (fresh or frozen)
• 2 tablespoon raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
• 4-5 medjool dates, pitted
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon coconut shreds (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (sub 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract)
• 8-10 ice cubes (less if using frozen coconut meat)
• A pinch of sea salt
• *See notes for topping ideas

Directions

• Place all ingredients in a blender, starting with the liquid first. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. If the smoothie is too thick, just add more coconut water or milk and blend. Pour into you favorite glass and place a thick straw in the smoothie. Enjoy!
• *See notes for garnishing your glass, if desired.

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