10 Days of Blueberries: DAY 4:


  

Chocolate Almond Blueberry Smoothie Bowl:


1 serving



Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, divided
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 frozen banana
  • 6-8 ice cubes
  • 2 scoops bariatric advantage high protein meal replacement (chocolate)
  • 2 tbs. almond butter
  • 1 tsp agave syrup
  • 2 tbs. shaved dark chocolate
  • 2 tbs. chopped toasted almonds
  • 2tbs. chia seeds
Instructions
1.    In a blender, purée blueberries, almond milk, avocado, bananas, ice cubes, protein powder, almond butter and agave syrup until smooth.
2.    Top bowl with remaining blueberries, dark chocolate, almonds and chia seeds.


Nutritional Value
Calories 100; Total Fat 6g;Saturated Fat 1g; Sodium 30mg; Total Carbohydrates 12g; Dietary Fiber 4g; Total Sugars 5g; Added Sugars 2g; Protein 30g; Calcium 99mg; Iron 1mg; Potassium 196mg; Vitamin A 16mcg; Vitamin C 5mg

recipe adapted from blueberrycouncil.com

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