Really? That seems deceptively simple. But I had all of the ingredients on hand… And I had just finished 30 minutes on the stationary bike… So yes please!!
I gathered my ingredients.
And I blended.
And blended.
And shook the cup and blended some more.
The mixture was really thick so I added another 1/4 cup+ of Almond milk.
(The “+” is because I had just over a 1/4 cup left and went a head and finished off the carton! 😂😂😂)
I blended some more.
Taste test time!
Ok, still really think and oh my goodness was that a chocolate overload!
And not in a good way!
And I’m out of almond milk, so I add some water. And then a scoop of vanilla protein powder. My thinking was that the vanilla would help off-set the bitter chocolate (cause 1/3 a banana wasn’t near enough sweetener!!) and to help keep the shake thicker after I added water…
It worked!! So while the recipe wasn’t all that spot-on for me, with a few modifications I made it work! By the time I modified it, the caloric count was 234, which isn’t bad considering I had a scoop of protein in there! It was simple enough I’ll be making this me again!
Oh, and well, I wouldn’t ever mistake it for a Wendy’s Frosty, it was really tasty, and 160 calories less (it would have been 260 calories less, but again, protein powder!!)
Looks very yummy I must try it😊😊
It was so easy, too!!
Yummy! I’m totally making this for dessert tonight 🙂
It was so easy! And it really was yummy 🙂
It was delicious. But I agree I could tell it wasn’t a Wendy’s frosty – but that’s probably a good thing.
LOL, I kinda thought the same thing, cause while it is better for you – too many wouldn’t be good for me!!
Are you still only eating vegetarian food? And liking it? The frosty sounds great!
I’m still vegetarian and LOVING it! It was the right change for me to make! My insides are much happier!! I know it’s not for everyone, but I just struggled so much when I ate red meat, taking it out of my life totally was so easy and I feel much better!!
That’s awesome! It’s good you listened to yourself, and it has paid off!👍
Oh yum! Looks delish!
it was! and so easy – that’s the winner for me!
I’m totally gunna try that:) I like how you explain the modifications and mishaps. It’s never as easy as they make it seem.. like never.
it never is!! everyone makes it look like it always happens perfectly and it never does!
Seems like a worthwhile experiment Kate 😊
it was pretty yummy! Thank you Val!
I was so glad to read above that you hadn’t been blogging because I was about to apologize for not being around in the past couple of months. My life is absolute craziness right now. When I have “down time”, like while I’m on a plane, I’d love to get caught up on blog reading, but then I’m without internet. No win. Anyway – I’m thinking I may have to write up an “it’s a wrap” post for my blog so that bloggy friends who I don’t have connected on other platforms know I’m still alive and haven’t just vanished.
yeah, I haven’t figured out how to write the “it’s a wrap” post! LOL, that’s where I’m stuck! And I loved blogging and it served a great purpose in my life, but I feel that I have other priorities happening right now that I want to be present for… hey – I think I just wrote my wrap it up speech!! 🙂
Nice!
I love almond milk! 🙂
I’ve only recently started using it, and I really like it! I don’t drink milk, and this has been a great substitute in all of my recipes!
Sounds good to me!
Is it me or have you been publishing less?
A lot less – pretty sure I’m done 🙂
you and me both, sister.
I just came back from my 1 hr workout, and this looks exactly like I need it haha
Right?!? It was really good, and I liked adding the protein powder after my spin class!
Haha, I love your notes. I’ve seen that before around and wondered if it tasted like they said. I never really had the incentive to make it though as the only ingredients I have on hand are vanilla and ice cubes! 🙂
LOL, I dog sit several times a month and the dog gets a banana every day, so I have a freezer full of frozen bananas – and usually have several on the counter about to go bad! 🙂
Sounds like a recipe that’s worth playing around with a bit more until you can say “Aah . . . that’s better!”
It was so easy, and adapted well to modification, I plan to play around with it more! It did taste good, despite all the back and forth!
It definitely sounds like a WIN! I wonder if coconut milk would make it creamier? I definitely think I’ll be playing around with this myself. Good share!
I think it is very substitution friendly!!
Looks good, Kate. 🙂
Thank you! It hit the spot!!
YOu continue to open up the world to me, Kate. First, instagram, now Snack Hacks! 🙂 I must say, I always admire your “never say die’ spirit in the kitchen. Whatever the initial outcome, you continue to work with it to make it work 🙂
Lol, I saw it on Pinterest while I was on the stationary bike! And I never give up cause I love eating too much!! 😂 But seriously, thank you!
Did you use raw cacao rather than cocoa? That would have made it a much stronger chocolate flavour (but it would also mean it is healthier so I think it is is win!). My morning smoothie is quite similar and I love it: 1 cup dairy free milk (I use coconut but you can use almond or whatever), half a frozen banana, a handful of frozen raspberries (I just free pour), a shake of chia seeds (again I just free pour), 1 tablespoon of raw CACAO (the stronger one so that’s why you only need 1tbsp). BLEND BLEND BLEND. And there you have a really delicious choc berry smoothies. Woooooop.
You know, I’ve never added cocoa to my smoothies! And I have recently discovered chia!! In love!! And yes, I think it was the raw cocoa, lol, but all my brain was thinking was “chocolate”!!! I’ll cut it in half next time and see what happens!
Chocolate in smoothies is the best. It is such a treat taste!!!
YUMMY!!!!