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Hazelnut Chocolate Green Smoothie

With cacao, toasted hazelnuts, kale, and chia, this rich and healthy chocolate smoothie is a great way to start the day with greens and Omega-3-rich seeds. Vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, refined sugar-free.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
  • scant ¼ cup toasted hazelnuts
  • 3 or 4 large kale leaves, lacinato (dino) or regular, thick stems removed Add or sub raw spinach if desired
  • 2 ½ Tablespoons raw cacao powder
  • 1 small frozen banana OR 2 to 3 medjool dates Or other sweetener of choice; for sweeter smoothie use more fruit or add stevia or maple syrup.
  • 1 tablespoon chia, flax or hemp seeds
  • pinch of sea salt reduces bitterness of kale
  • large Handful of ice

Instructions

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  1. Combine all ingredients except ice in a blender, and blend until mostly smooth.
  2. Add ice, and blend again until thick and creamy. As with most smoothies, this is best consumed immediately. But you can also refrigerate it after blending to enjoy later in the day.

Notes

  • Smoothie Tips:
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  • Start on low, and gradually increase the speed of the blender to high.
  • If needed, stop to stir the ingredients or add liquid.
  • Since this kale smoothie isn't made with a lot of frozen fruit, you may want to add ice. Ice also makes it nice and frothy.
  • To make it more filling, add a scoop of plant-based chocolate protein powder.

Nutrition Information

Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 318mg (13%) Potassium 1105mg (32%) Fiber 13g (52%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 2500IU (50%) Vitamin C 48mg (53%) Calcium 658mg (66%) Iron 6.3mg (35%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 318mg 13%
Potassium 1105mg 24%
Fiber 13g 52%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 2500IU 50%
Vitamin C 48mg 53%
Calcium 658mg 66%
Iron 6.3mg 35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.