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Healthy Chocolate Smoothie
5 from 18 votes

Healthy Chocolate Smoothie

This healthy chocolate smoothie blends unsweetened almond milk, cocoa powder, frozen banana, a Medjool date, almond butter, and cinnamon into a creamy, naturally sweet drink. Optional additions like flaxseed, chia seeds, or protein powder can boost its nutritional content. The frozen banana creates a chilled texture without needing ice unless unavailable.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 302 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk can substitute any type of milk, unsweetened vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 1 banana frozen
  • 1 Medjool date pitted, can add more for sweeter smoothie
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup ice cubes if banana is not frozen
  • ground flaxseed or chia seeds or protein powder, optional add-ins

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Pour into a glass and serve.

Notes

  • Use pitted Medjool dates to avoid damaging the blender and ensure smooth texture.
  • Frozen bananas improve creaminess and coolness; add ice cubes if fresh bananas are used.
  • Add extra dates, honey, or maple syrup for additional sweetness if needed.
  • Include ground flaxseed or chia seeds for nutritional boosts.
  • Consider adding a scoop of protein powder to increase protein content.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0g Calories 302kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g (24%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Sodium 328mg (14%) Potassium 725mg (15%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 101IU (2%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 385mg (39%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 302

% Daily Value*

Serving 0g
Calories 302kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Sodium 328mg 14%
Potassium 725mg 15%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 101IU 2%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 385mg 39%
Iron 2mg 11%

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