Vegan Almond Joy Smoothie is a dairy-free, vegan-friendly drink recipe inspired by the classic Almond Joy candy bar. This smoothie is made with dairy-free chocolate chips, coconut yogurt, and flax seeds. This smoothie is the ideal recipe for anyone searching for a healthy and tasty beverage. The strong taste and thick texture of this almond smoothie will definitely satisfy your hunger. Nutrients including fiber, protein, and good fats are also abundant in this smoothie. Those with food limitations will also love this Vegan Almond Joy Smoothie. It is a fantastic choice for people with dietary allergies or intolerances because it is gluten-free, vegan, and dairy-free. Let’s prepare the almond smoothie with the guidelines (listed below).
STATS
- Cuisine: American based
- Course: Drink
- Diet: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan
- Preparation Time: Six mins
- Total Time: Six mins
- Cooking Method: Blender
EQUIPMENT
- High-speed blender
- Large serving glass
INGREDIENTS
- Almond milk 1 to 1/2 cups
- Plant-based coconut yogurt 3 tbsp
- One tsp of ground flax seeds
- Maple syrup 1 tbsp
- One-fourth tsp of vanilla extract
- Almond extract 1/4 tsp
- One tbsp of cocoa powder
- Dairy-free chocolate chips 2 tsp
- Unsweetened shredded coconut 1 tbsp
- Ice cubes 3 to 5
INGREDIENT NOTES
Almond milk:
- Choose vanilla-flavored and without-sugar almond milk to preserve the smoothie’s subtle taste.
Coconut yogurt:
- Utilize non-dairy coconut yogurt to improve the smoothie’s coconut taste and consistency.
Flax seeds:
- This item adds a delicate salty flavor and helps create a thicker texture.
Maple syrup:
- We used vegan-friendly sugary items.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add coconut yogurt, ground flax seeds, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and almond milk to a high-speed blender.
- Combine all ingredients for forty to sixty seconds.
- After that, add other items such as vanilla extract, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, almond extract, and ice cubes to the blender.
- Again mix all items for thirty to forty seconds.
- The tasty Almond Joy Smoothie is ready.
- Shift the smoothie to a large serving glass.
- Decorate the glass round edge with shredded coconut and cocoa powder.
- Top it with crushed almonds and grated coconut.
- Serve the chilled smoothie and enjoy.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the tasty almond smoothie with vegan waffles or pancakes.
- Pair this smoothie with a chia seed pudding bowl or tofu scramble.
- Enjoy it with vegan chocolate lava cake or creamy coconut cream pie.
- Roasted chickpeas or granola bars also go well with this drink.
- Accompany this almond drink with vegan curry or lentil loaf.
TIPS
- Opt for a high-quality and without-sugar cacao powder for a rich taste.
- Lightly toasting grated coconut before adding it to the smoothie enhances its nutty flavor.
- Choose the best plant-based milk, yogurt, or chocolate chips for a creamy consistency.
- Incorporate spices into the smoothie such as powdered nutmeg or cardamom.
- You can also add frozen fruits for a thick smoothie.
- Select dairy-free chocolate chips.
- You can add a rich touch by drizzling melted dark chocolate on top or inside the glass.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Pour the smoothie into a covered glass bottle and refrigerate it for twenty-four hours.
Freezer:
- You can save the almond smoothie in a sealed bottle and freeze it for ninety days. Mix it before serving.
FAQs
Can I use another kind of milk to prepare this smoothie?
- Yes, we can utilize different varieties of plant-based milk such as cashew, soy, hemp, or oat instead of almond milk.
Why do we use ground flax seeds in a smoothie?
- Flax seeds provide a smooth texture to the smoothie. Furthermore, they have high fiber and omega-3 fatty acids content, both of which are essential to our fitness.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Per Serving Size 1 smoothie glass
Total Calories 289 kcal
Carbohydrates 32 g
Protein 6 g
Dietary Fiber 7 g
Total Fat 17 g
Sugar 20 g
Iron 2 mg
Sodium 503 mg
