Creme Egg Protein Smoothie

'tis the season of chocolaty temptation.

While it's fine to give in and have a #cheatday from time to time, the whole Easter weekend can be a struggle to get through without caving each and every day. So we've whipped up a protein-packed smoothie to help take the edge off your creme egg cravings while you're focusing on them gainz.

SMOOTHIE TOP LAYER

• ½ frozen banana
• 1 cup plain coconut yogurt
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• ½ tbsp melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp stevia

SMOOTHIE BASE LAYER

• 2 frozen bananas
• 1 cup milk or dairy-free milk
• ½ cup coconut cream
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp peanut butter
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder

TOPPINGS

• 2 tbsp pureed mango
• Crushed mini eggs *optional
• Shaved coconut *optional
• Dusting of cocoa powder *optional

Serves 2 In a blender, blend the smoothie top layer ingredients together until it is mixed, though, still thick. Put in the fridge to keep cool while you construct your smoothie base. In the same blender, place your smoothie base layer ingredients till well-blended. Be sure not to over blend, as you don't want your smoothie to be too watery. Grab a glass and pour your smoothie base layer into it. Then, gently, pour or spoon your smoothie top layer on top of your chocolate base. Add a spoonful of pureed mango to create your egg "yolk" and garnish with whatever else you want to top 'er with! Enjoy and Happy Easter!