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    Chocolate Banana Cashew Milk Smoothie

    Published: Feb 18, 2015 · Modified: Apr 20, 2022 by thekitchenprep · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    I gained a grand total of 26 pounds during my pregnancy. That's not a whole lot, I know, but it's enough to make you freak out a little bit once you're holding a bundle of love in your arms and still have handles of love pouring out over the tops of your jeans. Sure, pudge is the least of one's concerns when you're caring for a newborn, but in moments of lucidity there are still daydreams of wearing pants without an elastic waist once again someday. {I'm not gonna lie, though. Maternity pants are comfy.}

    Thirteen of those pounds were immediately lost after giving birth, and over the next few weeks, a few more pounds were shed here and there. But, as luck would have it, my son was born right around the holidays which meant that I basically subsisted on Christmas cookies for the first month of his life. I wish I were kidding.

    Anyway, I imagine that a diet consisting of holiday foods and a goal to lose baby weight aren't exactly considered a perfect match. Rats.

    I've only got about 7 {stubborn} pounds left to lose until I'm back to my pre-baby weight, but I'll tell you what else I've still got: A sweet tooth.

    Luckily, I've found some sneaky ways to enjoy a sweet treat without sabotaging progress. Like luscious, creamy smoothies that taste like a milkshake.

     

    Though I've used almond milk for quite a few years, I was intrigued when I discovered that Silk came out with their newest non-dairy milk -- Cashewmilk. I pink puffy heart cashews. Always have. I remember picking them out of mixed nut canisters as a kid and leaving a sad, cashew-less collection for the next unsuspecting snacker. So cashewmilk just sounded like a genius idea to me.

    And I was right. It is super creamy and rich... a perfect addition to this Choco-Cashew Banana Smoothie. With 50% more calcium than dairy milk but only 60 calories per serving, it's a great option for smart sipping. It's the perfect match of smooth, silky taste and fewer calories.

    Combined in this smoothie with Silk's Dark Chocolate Almond Milk {another favorite} and frozen bananas, it becomes a treat reminiscent of something you'd pick up at a drive-thru window. Paired with an untamable sweet tooth, it's everything you crave without the guilt factor. I'd say that makes a pretty good match, too.

    Head over to Silk's website to sign up for their newsletter where you can get coupons, recipes and more!

    Choco-Cashew Banana Smoothie

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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 Smoothie

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 banana cut into chunks and frozen
    • ½ cup Silk Dark Chocolate Almond milk frozen into ice cubes
    • ½ cup Silk Cashewmilk*
    • Roasted cashews for garnish if desired

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender. Blend until completely smooth.
    • Top with roasted cashews if desired. Enjoy!

    Notes

    If your smoothie is too thick and you have trouble blending, add a bit more cashewmilk.

    This conversation is sponsored by Silk. The opinions and text are all mine.
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