Avocado, Almond & Cocoa Smoothie

Author: Illanique
Prep Time: 5 & overnight soaking time
Total Time: 0 hours
Yield: 4
Category: Banting / Paleo / Low Carb; Cold; Desserts; Drinks; very easy

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Description

Avocado lends creaminess to this smoothie making it delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

100 g slivered almonds, soaked overnight
1 avocado
1 C (250 ml) full cream milk
1 C (250 ml) Greek yoghurt
2 Tbsp (30 ml) cocoa powder
stevia or xylitol, to sweeten

Instructions

Strain the soaked almonds and place into a blender. Add the avocado flesh, milk, yoghurt and cocoa powder. Blend until smooth and sweeten to taste with the stevia or xylitol.

Tip: Add mixed berries to the smoothie for a fruity alternative – use the recommended amount of fruit for the diet you are following.

Illanique Van Aswegen

Illanique is a Cape Town-based food stylist and recipe developer who loves to dabble in a bit of food photography here and there. After spending long hours in busy kitchens as a professional chef, Illanique decided to join the world of food media. She has worked on editorial and advertising campaigns for such clients as Woolworths, Food and Home Entertaining , Clicks, Simply Asia, V&A Waterfront, Foschini, Food24, Sasko and Oprah magazine amongst others. When she's not cooking up a storm you'll find her at a dusty flee market or antique shop hunting down one-of-a-kind props and unique decor goodies with her adorable pug.