• ¼ cup almonds
• 6 dates
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup frozen coconut milk (4 ounces)
• 1/3 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons finely shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons collagen powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
• Garnish with sliced toasted almonds and toasted coconut

1. Freeze 4 ounces of coconut milk in ice cube trays prior to making the smoothie.
2. Place all the ingredients into a blender and blend on high until smooth.

Healthy Almond Joy Protein Smoothie: chocolate, almond, and coconut... all blended into one delicious, good-for-you shake! Recipe Note: Any protein powder can be substituted for the collagen protein. However if using a pre-sweetened protein powder be sure to check the sweetness of your smoothie before adding any of the dates. Or if preferred you can also leave the protein out completely.