• 1 1/2 ripe, frozen banana, or 1 cup frozen chopped zucchini
• a serving chocolate plant protein powder (I like this brand)
• 1 tbsp creamy almond butter
• 1 tbsp cacao powder (you can omit if your protein is chocolate-y enough, or use 2 tbsp if not using chocolate protein powder)
• 1/2 cup light coconut milk, more as needed
• 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1/2 vanilla bean, scraped
• 1/4 tsp almond extract (more to taste)
• handful ice cubes, or frozen coconut milk cubes (optional)

toppings (optional)

• melted dark chocolate drizzle
• toasted sliced almonds
• toasted coconut flakes
• light sprinkle of sea salt