A Healthy Chocolate Smoothie
Indulge your chocolate cravings the healthy way with this creamy and nutrient-packed Healthy Chocolate Smoothie. Perfect for breakfast, a post-workout snack, or a guilt-free dessert, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients like unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, natural peanut butter, and chia seeds for a rich, velvety texture. Unsweetened cocoa powder brings the bold chocolate flavor, while a touch of honey or maple syrup adds natural sweetness. Ready in just 5 minutes with no cooking required, this smoothie is as effortless as it is satisfying. Packed with protein, fiber, and antioxidants, it’s a delightful way to fuel your day while sticking to your wellness goals. Serve it chilled with a sprinkle of cocoa or chia seeds for an extra touch of elegance!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Gather all the ingredients and ensure the banana is frozen for better texture.
Add the almond milk, frozen banana, cocoa powder, peanut butter, chia seeds, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract into a blender.
Add the ice cubes to the blender for a thicker and colder smoothie.
Blend the ingredients on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if needed by adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup.
Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or chia seeds for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.0 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.1 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 219 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 516 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 807 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
