Chocolate Prune Smoothie
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Chocolate Prune Smoothie
Description
The smoothie combines pitted prunes with ripe banana and cocoa powder, producing a deep chocolate flavor with natural fruity sweetness. Almond butter enriches the texture and adds a mild nutty taste. Milk (dairy or plant-based) and vanilla extract help to balance the flavors and create a creamy consistency. Blending these ingredients until smooth yields a thick beverage that can be thinned with additional milk if desired.
This nutrient-dense smoothie can serve as a satisfying snack or light meal, especially when needing a boost of energy with subtle chocolate and fruit flavors. It uses no added sugars, relying on fruit and nut ingredients for sweetness and richness.
Ingredients
- 4-5 prunes pitted
- 1 banana fresh or frozen, ripe
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 cup milk 235ml, or almond milk
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make sure your prunes don't have any pits.
- Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth.
- If you want it thinner, add a little more milk and blend again.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 681mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 425IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 194mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.