Zucchini Smoothie
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5
Zucchini Smoothie
Description
The smoothie starts by blending medium frozen zucchini with almond milk, pitted and soft Medjool dates for natural sweetness, creamy almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a touch of nutmeg for warmth. The mixture is blended until smooth, with extra almond milk added as needed for desired consistency. After initial blending, a handful of ice is added to chill and slightly thicken the drink.
Serving can be elevated by drizzling additional almond butter on top and sprinkling chocolate chips and coconut flakes, both optional, for added texture and flavor contrast. The frozen zucchini contributes a subtle vegetable note without overpowering the chocolate and nut flavors. The resulting smoothie is creamy, lightly sweet, and refreshingly cool.
This drink suits a snack or light breakfast. Preparing the dates ahead by soaking in warm water softens them if needed for smoother blending. It's a creative way to include zucchini raw in a sweet beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 zucchini chopped and frozen, medium
- 1 cup almond milk plus more as needed, unsweetened
- 4 Medjool dates pitted, soft
- 2 tablespoons almond butter plus more for drizzling
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ice handful
- chocolate chips optional, for sprinkling
- coconut flakes optional, for serving
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, place the zucchini, almond milk, dates, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth, adding more almond milk as needed to blend. Add a handful of ice and blend again.
- Pour into glasses. Drizzle with almond butter, sprinkle with chocolate chips and coconut flakes, if desired, and serve.
Notes
- If your Medjool dates are not soft, soak them in warm water for 5 to 10 minutes before use, then pat dry for best texture in the smoothie.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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