No fruit smoothies are a thing! This chocolate cauliflower smoothie is thick and creamy without any added sugar or fruit.
Meet your new favorite smoothie ingredient — frozen veggies.
Most of the smoothie recipes on EBF use frozen banana as the base because it gives smoothies that perfect thick and creamy texture. I still use bananas for smoothies occasionally, but lately I’ve been experimenting with using frozen veggies like zucchini and cauliflower instead.
Zucchini works great, but I feel like frozen cauliflower is the new banana when it comes to making smoothies super thick and creamy. Literally cauliflower makes the texture so smooth it’s almost velvety. And it does this without making your whole smoothie taste like cauliflower or adding a a ton of sugar. It’s pretty awesome!
Just FYI — one banana has around 15 grams of sugar where as one cup of frozen cauliflower has about 2 grams. Obviously, if you’re watching your sugar intake or trying to keep your blood sugar balanced, cauliflower is the better choice.
In general I’ve found that frozen riced cauliflower works better than frozen florets for smoothies because it blends up easily and quickly. Some stores, like Trader Joe’s, carry riced cauliflower in the freezer section but you can easily make your own too. Either buy a package of fresh riced cauliflower and freeze it or buy a whole head, pulse it into rice using your food processor, place in freezer bags and freeze.
Maca is rich in essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. It’s best known for its ability to enhance libido and stimulate fertility, but it also helps increase energy, stamina and endurance, support the immune system, reduce chronic fatigue and regulate and support endocrine system.
Maca powder is readily available in most natural grocery stores now, but you can also buy it on Amazon. If you don’t have maca powder or don’t love the flavor, no worries at all. This chocolate cauliflower smoothie is worth trying because it will still taste delicious without the maca.
If you make this malted chocolate cauliflower smoothie, please be sure to leave a comment and star rating below. Your feedback is super helpful for the EBF team and other readers who are thinking about making the recipe.
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Traveling and staying on track can be challenging but I’m determined to be disciplined. This was amazing. Loved the cauliflower
Yay! I’m so glad this smoothie was a success, Teresa! Thanks so much for the review and star rating. It means the world to me!
Now this recipe is a keeper!! A thick chocolate milkshake without all the unnecessary sugar from a regular milkshake from the parlor! Highly recommend when having those cravings on a hot summer day or just for an ice cream run! Will definitely be making again and again. So glad to try this recipe for the EBF Recipe Club!
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie, Taylor!! Thanks for trying it and for the review. I so appreciate it!
I made this because I was so intrigued how cauliflower in a smoothie could possible be good! Hah but it was sooo good! I had it after a light dinner and it tasted like a dessert. You can’t even tell cauliflower is in it. My husband even wanted his own after tasting mine. Highly recommend!
Ahh yay!! So glad you tried this and loved it, Nicole!! Thanks for the review, I so appreciate it. 🙂
Hi Brittany 🙂 that’s a great idea 🙂 I have been adding veggies such as Raw grated zucchini, baked pumpkin to my breakfast oatmeal for the volume 😆🙂 as well as in my protein pancakes.
I love broccoli and cauliflower And this looks like an excellent idea. Is the frozen cauliflower raw or do you cook it previously? I’ve tried my “nice cream” with frozen peas but your idea sounds more sugar free friendly! ❤️
Hey Roxana – I normally just use pre-frozen cauliflower. I do know some people who steam the cauliflower and then freeze, but it’s totally up to you!
Hi Brittany. Could I use raw, unfrozen cauliflower florets. I have some in my fridge. Slightly scared to try this recipe, but it look delicious. Clare
Hey Clare! Yes, you could definitely use raw, unfrozen cauliflower in this smoothie. The frozen cauliflower just helps make the smoothie super creamy and thick. You might need to add more ice, but I would start with the 1/3 cup of ice to see how you like the consistency and if you want it to be thicker you can always add in more ice afterwards. Let me know how it turns out for you!