Chocolate Orange Green Smoothie
Energize your morning routine with this Chocolate Orange Green Smoothie, a creamy and nutritious blend of vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients. Perfectly balancing indulgence with health, this smoothie combines the zest of fresh oranges, the rich depth of cocoa powder, and the leafy goodness of spinach, all brought together with the natural sweetness of ripe banana and a hint of optional honey. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and a touch of protein from chia seeds, this quick 5-minute smoothie is dairy-free, gluten-free, and ideal for a nourishing breakfast or midday pick-me-up. Serve it chilled with a sprinkle of cocoa or a slice of orange for a refreshing, guilt-free treat that’s as satisfying as it is photogenic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 orange
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 4 ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
Peel the ripe banana and orange. Segment the orange and remove any seeds to avoid bitterness.
In a blender, add the almond milk as the base liquid.
Add the peeled banana, orange segments, and spinach leaves to the blender.
Sprinkle in the cocoa powder and chia seeds for added flavor and texture.
Include the ice cubes to make the smoothie cold and refreshing.
If desired, add honey for a touch of sweetness, especially if the banana isn’t very ripe.
Blend all the ingredients on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or almond milk, if necessary.
Pour the smoothie into a glass, garnish with a slice of orange or a sprinkle of cocoa powder if desired, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
310 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 181 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.5 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.3 g | ||
| Protein | 7.8 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 594 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1064 mg | 23% | |
*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.
