5 from 87 votes
Chocolate Date Smoothie
This Chocolate Date Smoothie mixes almond milk, Medjool dates, flax seeds, hemp hearts, cacao powder, and almond butter into a creamy, nutrient-rich drink. It delivers a naturally sweet and earthy chocolate flavor with a thick, slushy texture achieved by blending in ice cubes. The recipe offers flexibility for sweetness and cacao strength adjustments, making it an energizing and satisfying smoothie.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
546 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 4 to 5 Medjool dates , pitted
- 1 tablespoon flax seeds or chia seeds, ground
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 2 level tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 cup ice cubes , plus more as needed
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the almond milk, 4 dates (use 5 if they are on the small side), ground flax, hemp hearts, cacao powder, and almond butter. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the blender if needed.
- Taste the smoothie and make any adjustments you need. The flavor will be diluted once you add the ice, but this is your chance to add more sweetness or cacao powder if needed.
- Add the ice cubes, and blend again, until the shake has a slushy texture. The more ice you add, the more diluted the chocolate flavor will be.
- Serve right away for the best taste and texture.
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Notes
- The recipe’s nutrition estimate covers the entire blended batch; adjust ingredient amounts to create smaller portions if desired.
- For a quicker smoothie prep, pre-mix dry ingredients and store them refrigerated in a freezer-safe bag for up to one week; add almond milk and ice when ready to blend.
- This updated recipe uses almond milk instead of water and more cocoa powder for richer flavor; spinach can be added optionally for extra greens.
- Serve immediately after blending to enjoy optimal texture and flavor balance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
546kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
85g
(28%)
Protein
15g
(30%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
11g
(65%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Sodium
343mg
(14%)
Potassium
997mg
(21%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
65g
(130%)
Vitamin A
221IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
476mg
(48%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 546
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 546kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85g | 28% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Sodium | 343mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 997mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 65g | 130% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 476mg | 48% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.