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HEALTHY ALMOND JOY SMOOTHIE.
INGREDIENTS:

1 and 1/2 cups light coconut milk
3 Medjool dates
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons natural almond butter
2 tablespoons toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 frozen banana
4-5 coconut water ice cubes (or regular ice cubes)*
dark chocolate, melted (optional)
toasted honey-roasted sliced (or regular sliced) almonds, for garnish
toasted unsweetened shredded coconut, for garnish
coconut whipped cream, for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Combine ingredients, by order, in a large blender container, and blend until smooth and no lumps are visible.
For frosting the glass (optional): Place an equal small mixture of chopped toasted sliced almonds and toasted shredded coconut on a small plate. Melt good-quality dark chocolate, and allow it to cool slightly. Dip the rim of the glass into the chocolate lightly. Dip the chocolate rim into the almond-coconut mixture to rim the glass. If it is very runny, you can refrigerate the chocolate to let it set slightly--if not, pour in the smoothie and garnish with additional sliced almonds and shredded coconut (and coconut whipped cream, if using). Drink immediately!
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