Vanilla, maple syrup and warm spices bring this this protein-rich smoothie together, the almond butter and almond milk make it great for your heart. Bonus benefit: a serving of fruit!
Ingredients
- 2 c. unsweetened almond milk
¼ t. cinnamon
½ T. maple syrup
¼ t. vanilla extract
Pinch allspice
Pinch nutmeg
1 T, natural almond butter
½ c. unsweetened applesauce
1 T. ground flaxseed
Instructions
- Warm almond milk over low/medium heat until small bubbles form. Whisk in cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla extract, allspice and nutmeg.
- Transfer almond milk to blender. Add almond butter, applesauce and ground flaxseed. Blend on slow for a few seconds and then on high until well blended.
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