Description
A deliciously indulgent yet healthy chocolate smoothie, packed with nutrients and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 pitted Medjool date
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional: Ground flaxseed, chia seeds, protein powder
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Combine the liquid first by pouring the almond milk into the blender.
- Add the cocoa powder over the milk.
- Toss in your frozen banana.
- Drop in the pitted Medjool date.
- Add the almond butter next.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon.
- Time for some ice, mix in the ice cubes.
- Taste test and adjust sweetness if needed.
- Pour the smoothie into your favorite glass and enjoy!
Notes
Top with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or banana slices for presentation. Pairs well with whole-grain toast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy smoothie, chocolate smoothie, vegan dessert, nutritious drink