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Chocolate Date Smoothie

This Date Smoothie has a rich chocolate flavor and tastes like a milkshake! It's a delicious way to sneak more nutrients into your day.

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 ground flax seeds (or chia seeds)
  • 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
  • 2 level tablespoons cacao powder
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • 1 cup Ice cubes , plus more as needed

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Serve right away for the best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is for the whole batch. You can cut this recipe in half or share it with a friend for a snack-size portion. Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.
  • Make-Ahead Tip: Place the pitted dates, hemp hearts, flax, cacao powder, and almond butter in a freezer-safe bag. Store the bag in the fridge for up to a week. When you're ready to make the smoothie, dump the bag's contents into the blender, add the almond milk, and blend until smooth. Add ice as directed above, and blend again. Serve right away.
  • Update Note: This recipe was updated in July 2023 with minor adjustments. The original recipe calls for water instead of almond milk, 1 heaping tablespoon of cocoa powder (instead of 2 level), and an optional handful of spinach, if you prefer to start with that version. Either way it's delicious!

Nutrition Information

Calories 546kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 85g (28%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 343mg (14%) Potassium 997mg (28%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 65g (130%) Vitamin A 221IU (4%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 476mg (48%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

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.