CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS

Indulge in a smoothie that looks and tastes like dessert and is packed with good-for-you nutrients.

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Chocolate-Banana Protein Smoothie

HANDS- ON 5 MIN . TOTAL 5 MIN .

Red lentils give this smoothie a plantbased protein boost. To make this smoothie vegan, use unsweetened coconut beverage or almond milk in place of the dairy milk.

1 banana, frozen ½ cup cooked red lentils (see p. 14) ½ cup fat-free milk 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa 1 tsp. pure maple syrup

Place banana, lentils, milk, cocoa, and syrup in a blender, and process until smooth.

SERVES 1 (serving size: about 2 cups) CALORIES 310; FAT 2g (sat 1g, unsat 1g); PROTEIN 15g; CARB 64g: FIBER 9g: SUGARS 25g (added sugars 4g); SODIUM 57mg; CALC 19% DV; POTASSIUM 20% DV

Strawberry-Chocolate Smoothie

HANDS-ON 5 MIN. TOTAL 5 MIN.

This creamy, rich smoothie will satisfy any craving for chocolate. It's so decadent you might want it as a dessert, too.

1½ cups frozen strawberries 1 cup chilled unsweetened chocolate almond milk, plus more if needed 1 Tbsp. almond butter 1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa 1 Tbsp. honey

Place strawberries, milk, almond butter, cocoa, and honey in a blender. Process until smooth, adding more almond milk, if needed, for desired consistency.

Serve immediately.

SERVES 1 (serving size: 2 cups) CALORIES 303; FAT 13g (sat 2g, unsat 10g): PROTEIN 7g: CARB 47g; FIBER 9g: SUGARS 29g (added sugars 17g); SODIUM 223mg: CALC 55% DV; POTASSIUM 16% DV

Banana-Cocoa Soy Smoothie

HANDS-ON 5 MIN. TOTAL 5 MIN.