Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
Indulge in the decadent flavors of a classic dessert with this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie—a luscious, guilt-free treat that’s as satisfying as it is nutritious. Bursting with fresh strawberries, creamy banana, and rich, unsweetened cocoa powder, this smoothie captures the essence of chocolate-covered strawberries in every sip. With just 10 minutes of prep time, it’s a quick, customizable recipe featuring your choice of dairy or non-dairy milk and a touch of honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness. For added indulgence, top it off with dark chocolate chips. Perfect for breakfast, a midday pick-me-up, or even a healthy dessert, this smoothie delivers a chocolatey, fruity escape that’s both refreshing and nutrient-packed.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups fresh strawberries
- 1 large frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 cups yogurt (plain or vanilla, optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
- 4 pieces ice cubes
Instructions
Wash and hull the strawberries, and set them aside.
Peel the frozen banana and break it into chunks for easier blending.
In a blender, combine the fresh strawberries, frozen banana chunks, cocoa powder, milk, yogurt, honey or maple syrup (if using), and ice cubes.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy. Stop the blender and scrape down the sides if needed to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup, if desired.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses.
Optional: Sprinkle the top with dark chocolate chips for added indulgence before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
555 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.8 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 171 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.0 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.0 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 528 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1627 mg | 35% | |
*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.
