Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
A chocolate smoothie is a blended beverage made of milk, chocolate, and other ingredients like fruits, nuts, or sweeteners. It's a rich, creamy, and satisfying drink that can be enjoyed as a breakfast, snack, or even a dessert. With its irresistible chocolatey taste, it's a great way to start your day on a sweet note or to give yourself a pick-me-up in the afternoon.
Ingredients
- 60 grams cocoa powder
- 480 ml almond milk
- 2 bananas
- 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup adjust to taste
- 4 tablespoons Peanut butter optional for added richness
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- Salt
- 8 Ice cubes
Instructions
Preparation
- Banana Preparation: Peel the bananas and chop them into smaller chunks. This will make it easier to blend them smoothly.
- Cocoa Powder Sieving: Even though this step might seem redundant, sieving the cocoa powder ensures there are no lumps, giving your smoothie a smoother texture.
- Ice Prep: If you're not using pre-made ice cubes, fill an ice tray with water and freeze it a night before or a few hours prior.
Cooking
- Blending Begins: Start by adding almond milk to the blender. This acts as a base and ensures other ingredients blend easily.
- Cocoa and Sweeteners: Add in the sieved cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup for sweetness, and the vanilla extract. The vanilla extract adds a depth of flavor, complementing the chocolatey richness.
- Bananas and Peanut Butter: Introduce the banana chunks and peanut butter to the blender. The peanut butter is optional but gives an added creaminess and rich flavor to the smoothie.
- Blitz: Start blending on a low setting, gradually increasing to a higher setting. Blend until everything is smoothly combined.
- Ice and Final Blend: Add in the ice cubes and blend again until the smoothie is cold and frothy.
Equipment Used for This Recipe
Notes & Tips
- For those who want an added protein kick, you can introduce a scoop of chocolate protein powder or a neutral flavor protein powder.
- If you're vegan, ensure the chocolate powder is vegan, and replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar.
- For a mocha twist, add a shot of cooled espresso or a teaspoon of instant coffee powder.
- The pinch of salt might seem odd, but it truly elevates the chocolate flavor, making it even more delectable.
- Add melted dark chocolate for a more decadent smoothie
- For Vegan, use plant based milk like cashew, soy or almond.
- You could use cacao powder instead of cocoa powder for a mild flavor with added health benefits.
- Add hazelnut extract for a stronger hazelnut flavor.
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Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
460
% Daily Value*
Fat
24
g
37
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Sodium
477
mg
21
%
Potassium
1107
mg
32
%
Carbohydrates
66
g
22
%
Fiber
16
g
67
%
Sugar
31
g
34
%
Protein
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
76
IU
2
%
Vitamin B1
0.1
mg
7
%
Vitamin B2
0.5
mg
29
%
Vitamin B3
6
mg
30
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Vitamin E
3
mg
20
%
Vitamin K
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
386
mg
39
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
Magnesium
240
mg
60
%
Zinc
3
mg
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.