Warm Hot Chocolate Smoothie

almond milk (can substitute other milks)

unsweetened cocoa powder

maple syrup

vanilla (optional but tasty)

almonds (omit if you do not have a high speed blender!)

yogurt (I use full fat whole milk yogurt)

Optional goodies: scoop of plain protein powder (banana, handful of spinach, peanut butter etc)

Optional toppings: mini chocolate chips (slivered almonds, cocoa powder)