This Decadent (Clean!) Dark Chocolate Almond and Coconut Smoothie Bowl Is to Die For

Name: Dark Chocolate Almond and Coconut Smoothie Bowl
Cook time: 5 minutes
Cuisine: North American

Published on 3/30/2016 at 2:05 PM

Straight from celebrity chef Candice Kumai's latest cookbook is this dreamy recipe for a dark chocolate and coconut smoothie bowl. "[It's] a delicious, clean, and simple way to start the mornings in one simple bowl," Candice says. (But we think this would be a tasty treat any time of the day!)

When putting together her cookbook, Candice focused on healthy recipes that will make the body feel good — especially after a period of not-so-great eating. Instead of a detox, Candice suggests a reset, to "undo damage from a period of indulgent eating, retrain taste buds and give the body a fresh start." Let's take a look at this dessert-like, protein-packed smoothie bowl that definitely fits the bill.

Dark Chocolate Almond and Coconut Smoothie Bowl

Cook Time5 minutes

Yield2 bowls

Clean Green Eats: 100+ Clean Eating Recipes to Improve Your Whole Life by Candice Kumai

INGREDIENTS

1 1⁄2 frozen bananas (or 1 whole avocado)
1⁄4 cup whole natural almonds
3⁄4 cup kale, stems removed, chopped
3 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch (dark) cocoa powder
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop pea protein powder (optional)
1/2 teaspoon spirulina powder (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Whole almonds
Sliced almonds
Fresh mint
Coconut pieces
Sliced banana
Almond butter

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Serve and divide the smoothie mix immediately into two serving bowls and top with your choice of toppings. Enjoy!

This Decadent (Clean!) Dark Chocolate Almond and Coconut Smoothie Bowl Is to Die For

Dark Chocolate Almond and Coconut Smoothie Bowl

INGREDIENTS

INSTRUCTIONS

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