Almond Joy Smoothie
Inspired by the classic candy bar, this Almond Joy Smoothie is made with coconut milk, almond butter, and cocoa powder for a dairy-free smoothie that tastes like dessert!
If you love smoothies that taste like dessert, be sure to try my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie and Peanut Butter and Jelly Smoothie next!
Is there anything better than the combination of chocolate + coconut + almonds? This almond joy smoothie is made with coconut milk for an ultra-creamy texture, almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup for natural sweetness. If you love Almond Joys, you should make my Almond Joy Stuffed Dates next!
Why You’ll Love This Almond Joy Smoothie
All the flavors of the classic candy bar, in smoothie form.
- Rich chocolate, coconut, and almond flavor
- Smooth, thick, and creamy
- Ready in 5 minutes
- Perfect for a post-workout snack or guilt-free dessert
- Made with 5 simple ingredients
- Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup
Ingredient Notes
Just a few pantry staples come together to make this almond joy smoothie recipe:
- Coconut Milk: I recommend using canned coconut milk since it has a higher fat content which makes this smoothie super creamy.
- Almond Butter: Just 2 tablespoons packs a punch of almond flavor.
- Frozen Banana: Adds natural sweetness and a thick, creamy texture.
- Cocoa Powder: This is what gives the smoothie its rich chocolate flavor, just like in my Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie.
- Maple Syrup: Adds a little extra natural sweetness.
- Toppings: This is where it gets fun! I like to add toasted coconut flakes, cacao nibs, and a drizzle of chocolate date syrup on top.
Substitutions
- Swap the banana for coconut milk ice cubes. This requires some planning ahead (unless you randomly have coconut milk ice cubes in your freezer), but if you don’t like banana, you can use 4-5 coconut milk ice cubes instead.
- Don’t have maple syrup? Use agave, 1-2 medjool dates, coconut sugar, or honey (if you’re not vegan).
I don’t recommend substituting the coconut milk, as that’s what adds the coconut flavor!
How to Make Almond Joy Smoothie
- Blend the ingredients: Add the frozen banana, coconut milk, almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour into a glass, add your toppings, and enjoy!
Megan’s Tips
- Use a ripe, frozen banana. This makes the texture super thick and creamy and adds natural sweetness.
- Sweeten to taste. I find this smoothie is the perfect balance of sweetness, but if you like it extra sweet, try adding a medjool date, or an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
FAQs
Personally, I like using cocoa powder in this almond joy smoothie because it has a smoother chocolate flavor. Cacao powder is slightly more bitter.
It could be one of three things (or all of them): your banana wasn’t frozen, you added too much milk, or you didn’t blend long enough. For the thickest smoothie, make sure to use a frozen banana and start with less milk.
The best way to make a thick smoothie without ice is to use frozen fruit, especially frozen bananas, which create a super creamy texture without watering down the flavor like ice does!
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Almond Joy Smoothie
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup coconut milk
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- toasted coconut flakes, for topping
- sliced almonds, for topping
- chocolate date syrup, for topping
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: Add the frozen banana, coconut milk, almond butter, cocoa powder, and maple syrup to a blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour into a glass, garnish with some almond joy-inspired toppings (if desired), sip, and enjoy!
Notes
- Swap the banana for coconut milk ice cubes. This requires some planning ahead (unless you randomly have coconut milk ice cubes in your freezer) but if you really don’t like banana, you can use 4-5 coconut milk ice cubes instead.
- Don’t have maple syrup? Use agave, 1-2 medjool dates, coconut sugar, or honey (if you’re not vegan).
- Sweeten to taste. I find this smoothie is the perfect balance of sweetness, but if you like it extra sweet, try adding a medjool date, or an extra tablespoon of maple syrup.
- Add-ins. Add protein powder, ground flaxseed, maca powder, or hemp seeds for a little nutrient boost.
The texture of this smoothie is perfect it’s so thick and creamy! And it has all the flavors of an almond joy. Love it!