Hi Everyone,
Happy Saturday to you! Today I have a very simple, tasty breakfast that will fill you for hours and will satisfy that sweet tooth you may have leftover from the holiday season. Lets get crackin with today’s recipe. Almond Joys Breakfast Smoothie Bowl. Yummers!
Today’s recipe is based on one of my all time favorite candy bars, the Almond Joy. I am just a freak when it comes to chocolate and coconut, however, I try to stay away because I can totally eat a ton of it. So instead of a candy bar I made a healthy, good for you breakfast that tastes just like an Almond Joy.
The smoothie bowl is made with cocoa powder, chia seeds, greek yogurt, coconut milk and what gives it the almond joy flavor is the coconut and almond extract. This smoothie is super thick and it really needs to be eaten with a spoon. However if you’re in a rush and you want to drink your smoothie, just add a little more coconut milk to it.
The smoothie is super simple to make too! The night before, add all of your ingredients in a bowl or even a blender, and place in the refrigerator. In the morning, just process it in the blender until creamy smooth. If you are in a rush or want this right now, just make it and let it sit in the fridge for at least an hour, while you get dressed. You want your oats to get all creamy smooth. The Chia seeds not only give it a protein boost but it also thickens up the smoothie even more.
A creamy, thick, gluten-free, healthy smoothie made with chocolate, coconut and almonds. It tastes just like an Almond Joy candy bar.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup rolled oats (I used Trader Joe's Gluten Free Oats)
- 1 tsp. chia seeds
- 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 0% fat
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk from carton or milk of your choice
- 1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp. coconut extract
- 1/8 tsp. almond extract
- 1/4 tsp. stevia (to taste) or even maple syrup would be good
- Toppings:
- 1 tbsp. almonds, slivered
- 1 tbsp shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions
- The night before, in a bowl add all of the ingredients, except for the toppings. Mix well, cover and refrigerate over night.
- In the morning, add the rolled oats mixture in a blender and process until smooth.
- Pour into a bowl, top with slivered almonds and shredded coconut.
Notes
Calories including toppings: 258, Fat: 9.8, Cholesterol: 0, Sodium: 52, Potassium: 145, Carbs: 28, Fiber: 6, Sugar: 6, Protein: 17
I think this is a great way to start off a weekend! I am trying to stay away from sweets, but when the craving hits, a smoothie like this is just perfect! It’s loaded with fiber and protein, low calorie and filled with yummy goodness.
I have a quick Sampson (dog) story for you. When I take pictures for my blog, I prep all of my food, get it ready and realize I need a prop. My props are located in the other room. I literally have to run, almost falling to get my props, because my boy Sampson will steal my food. He waits, watches and when my back is turned for two seconds the tongue comes out and you here a smack and he’s got my food. His tongue is like a whip! When my Husband is home, I tell him watch Sampson, so he calls him over and Sampson sits on the floor at the end of the couch. Well the other day I told him, you be good, I’m watching you and you know what he did? He walked over to the spot where he sits and just sat there and watched me. He actually for the first time didn’t try to steal my food. Yah, I am hoping that he will stick to this. I have seen food obsessed dogs before, but nothing like my boy. He loves when I cook and he just sits there and waits. My girl, Samantha, she could care less, unless I’m baking something with pumpkin. lol
Well that’s it for me! Have a super, great Wednesday!
Toodles,
Jennifer
Chocolate and coconut are two of my favorites together!! Such a great smoothie.
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OMG Jennifer! I think I am gonna try this this weekend, YUM!! You come up with such GREAT ideas!
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Lol Sophia! If you try it, let me know what you think!
This could easily become my favorite breakfast…I heart Almond Joy bars!
Thanks for sharing
Jessica!
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Oh my gosh me too!! Darn those Almond Joys!
Excited to make this recipe!! Love the amount of protein, potassium and fiber! I’m a runner who gets in about 25 to 30 miles a week. Thank you!
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Wow, you go!!! Good for you for running so much! I am lucky if I can get my steps in a day!! Your inspiring!!
You had me at Almond Joy!!! That striped dish towel is adorable too. I love your photos! Don’t let Sampson eat this smoothie! I’ll take whatever’s left! Lol.
Happy New Year!
Erin from Live & Love L.A.
I read your comment this morning and laughed! That darn Sampson tried to get everything!
Oh my gosh I love this recipe! Yum and so clean!! Mounds were my fave , but Almond Joy was a close second
Thanks for sharing this, it’s perfect!
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Oh, I love Mounds too!! I am crazy for coconut and chocolate together!
Sampson sounds just like my parents dog. I had an unfortunate pie eating incident with him over the holidays when I was trying to take some photos. They are just so quick!
This looks super yummy, think I’m going to have to give it a go!
Oh my gosh too funny!! Sorry about your pie, hope you got some pics of it!
This sounds so good! Can’t wait to try it sometime this week.
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Thanks Kimberlee! Let me know what you think!
This looks so refreshing and I love the flavor! Thanks for sharing at Mix it up Monday
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Your welcome Lisa, thank you so much for having me!!
I just found this recipe on Pinterest and I would love to try it. I eat wheat and soy-free, but am now attempting to exclude dairy as well. Is there an appropriate substitute for the greek yogurt? Thanks!
You can use dairy yogurt, like coconut yogurt or even soy yogurt. I hope that helps.
I’m guessing by plain yogurt you meant plain Vanilla yogurt? I was so excited to try this and made it last night. I followed the recipe exactly and it tasted like sour cream. So awful! Can you clarify what kind of yogurt you used?