Chocolate Smoothie
If you want super power packed nutrition – then you need to try my chocolate smoothie. This makes a delicious healthy snack or light meal that’s perfect when you want to indulge in a little chocolate therapy. The addition of frozen chopped banana makes it smooth and creamy and I sometimes throw in other fruits that compliment and add extra nutrition such as frozen blueberries.
What it’s good for:
Cocoa is high in the antioxidants A C and E and magnesium that can help boost your immune system. Banana is a great source of potassium which helps to regulate fluid balance in the body and necessary for nerve and muscle contraction, it also provides quality carbs to help replenish glycogen – so this smoothie is perfect pre and post workout drink. My organic superfood is loaded with antioxidants and has a purely delicious taste of wild berry that will nourish your body with vitality. It’s a great nutritional boost to support a healthy diet. Addition of flaxseed or chia seed adds fiber and omega 3 for gut and cardiovascular health.
1 large ripe banana, chopped
2 tablespoons Healthy Chef pure protein
1 tablespoon Healthy Chef superfood antioxidant
250 ml coconut water or your choice of milk (almond, rice, seed, soy, dairy )
1 heaped teaspoon cocoa or cacao powder
1 teaspoon flaxseed or chia seed
½ cup ice
Combine all the ingredients into a good high speed blender like a Vitamix.
Blend all the ingredients and enjoy immediately.
Nutritional info.
Protein: 33 g
Total Fat: 3 g
Saturated: 1.1 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Carbs: 21 g
Sugars: 17 g
Kilojoules 1030
Calories: 247
MORE CHOCOLATE RECIPES:
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Cup Cakes
Naked Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Really Good Chocolate Cake
Chocolate Truffles
Chocolate Brownies
Raw Chocolate Cupcakes
Chocolate Mousse
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I make something very similar but with some blueberries (so great with chocolate) and maple syrup to sweeten. I also add a couple of egg yolks.
Oh wow.. can’t wait to try this! Thanks for sharing
Delish! Raw cacao is even better than cocoa is it is raw and retains more nutrients. But super yummy all the same
Wow! I don’t really like chocolate and yet I really want to try this! 2 questions.. Does this serve 1 and how much yoghurt would you suggest to use? X
Can I replace the banana with something else?
YUM!
Just made it with raw cashews and spinach added….just deeeelishus!
Will make for the kids as afternoon snack as soon as they get home…and then for breakfast !
Thanks again Theresa
What a life saver Teresa!!! I’ve got tosillitis AGAIN! so this will be my arvo snack with the kids after school. Don’t laugh just puréed my lunch!!! XXX
Is the calories for 1 serve of this yummy smoothie or the total amount made? Thanks
This was amazing!! Just made it for breaky! Thanks Teresa you are ace!!! My sister and I absolutely love all your recipes and get excited when a new one comes out!
Had the idea to freeze this into popsicle moulds and it came was incredible
Thanks Teresa for this recipe!
Hi Teresa, can you please tell me what brand of cocoa or cocoa it is that you use?
Many thanks
Sussan
This is so yummy it feels like a treat.
Thank you for your amazing recipes.
Sally