Almond Butter Blackberry Smoothie

Almond Butter Blackberry Smoothie

    I like mixing together similar colors to create a bright smoothie recipe.  This recipe is a play off of peanut butter and jelly, using blackberries and almond butter together. I thought chia seeds, plums, and broccoli would also support the "purple" theme.  You can substitute out the almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut butter. I like to stick vegetables in my smoothies for fiber and to keep the sugar/fruit content low.  The healthy fats like avocado make it creamy instead of a high glycemic banana. Kids will love this too! 

Tip: If you use frozen berries, they will keep longer in the freezer and then you won't have to use ice in the smoothie.

Healthy tip: Packing your morning smoothie with protein from nuts and a protein powder will keep you full for hours prior to lunchtime. 

​Ingredients: 

• 1 cup "purple broccoli" or regular broccoli
  
• 1/4 cup fresh or frozen blackberries or blueberries
  
• 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  
• 1/2 purple plum
  
• 1/2 cup water
  
• 1/4 avocado
  
• 1 handful ice
  
• 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (optional) 
  
• 2 Tbsp of almond butter
  

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Recipe: 

1. Mix all ingredients in the blender together until smooth. 
2. Pour into a glass. Mix 1 Tbsp almond butter into the smoothie.  Top the smoothie with the other Tbsp of almond butter.  Add a berry for garnish.  Enjoy!