Chocolate Orange Smoothie
Indulge in the zesty, chocolaty delight of this Chocolate Orange Smoothie—a refreshing and nutrient-packed blend that's perfect for breakfast, a post-workout boost, or a guilt-free dessert. Featuring the vibrant citrus of a fresh orange paired with the rich decadence of unsweetened cocoa powder, this smoothie layers in creamy Greek yogurt, ripe banana, and your choice of milk for a velvety texture. Naturally sweetened with a touch of honey or maple syrup and elevated by a hint of vanilla extract, this wholesome drink is as satisfying as it is energizing. Ready in just 10 minutes, this cold, luscious treat is both quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious. Garnish with a sprinkling of cocoa powder or a slice of orange for a gourmet touch! Perfect for lovers of chocolate, citrus, and healthy smoothie recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Orange
- 1 medium Banana
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the orange, remove any seeds, and cut it into segments.
Peel and slice the banana into smaller pieces.
In a blender, combine the orange segments, banana slices, cocoa powder, milk, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Add the ice cubes to the blender for a chilled and thick texture.
Blend all the ingredients together on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of cocoa powder or a small orange slice on the rim for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
572 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.2 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 195 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 91.5 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.7 g | ||
| Protein | 28.6 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1449 mg | 31% | |
*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.
