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Some of my favorite ingredients are in this tasty smoothie from Monica at PlayingWithFlour: chocolate, banana and coconut … mmm!
My recipe is not exactly as Monica made it, but almost. It is recommended that you always include some protein and healthy fat in a smoothie to avoid a sugar high – even if you are not diabetic. I’d much rather keep my blood sugar on an even keel, so I do as I’m told … well, I sometimes do as I’m told, lol!
Monica says …
… I’m a little surprised by how much I liked this! … It really tasted like a treat. [That] tablespoon of cocoa powder added so much chocolate flavor and the banana provides the natural sweetener you need.
Since I eat a banana essentially everyday as a mid-morning snack, I thought I could change things up, swap out my morning frappuccino, and use my blender for this instead.
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Recipe: Coconut Chocolate Banana Smoothie for 130 Calories
Maybe I’m cheating by saying this is very low in calories because you will get a very small smoothie. However, the fat in full fat coconut milk makes it filling, so a little goes a long way in terms of filling a snack-gap.
Or you can use this recipe to replace a meal, if you wish.
As with many things, there are conflicting reports as to whether coconut milk is good for you or not. While drinking full fat coconut several times a day may not be good for you, drinking it once or twice a week as part of a healthy eating plan is good. As with most things, moderation is the key.
Serves 2; approx 128 cals each
Serve 1 as a meal; approx 255 cals
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe Banana, frozen, but not essential, you can add more ice
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened Cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup full fat Coconut Milk
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup Water, or skim Milk (add cals)
- Ice
Blend until smooth and enjoy.
Source: PlayingWithFlour
Photo: DrinkMeHealthy
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