Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie

4.80 from 5 votes

This chocolate blueberry smoothie tastes like a creamy blend of chocolate-covered berries, but it’s made with wholesome ingredients like cacao powder, frozen blueberries, almond milk, leafy greens, and a touch of sweetness from a date. Packed with antioxidants and fiber, it's perfect for breakfast or an energizing snack.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drink, Smoothie

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings:

Author: Brittany Mullins

Equipment

blender

Ingredients

1 cup frozen blueberries
½ frozen banana
1 pitted Medjool date chopped
¼ cup chopped kale
¼ cup chopped spinach
1 Tablespoon almond butter
½ Tablespoon cacao powder
Pinch of flaky sea salt
¾ cup unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk
Toppings: fresh blueberries cacao nibs, drizzle of almond butter

Instructions

Smoothie Cups

Place all of the smoothie ingredients into a freezer-safe, airtight container. (I used a mason jar, but you could use Stasher bags or freezer bags.)
When ready to enjoy, fill the mason jar with milk (or add milk to your blender) and dump the ingredients into your blender.
Blend until smooth, adding additional milk if needed. If you have trouble removing the contents from the jar after freezing, run a utensil around the edge to release everything
Pour into glass, top with fresh blueberries and enjoy!

Enjoy Right Away

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and blend well. Top with additional blueberries & enjoy. PS: I recommend using frozen blueberries and banana if you’re making it to enjoy right away.

Notes

Sweetness level: This smoothie has a deep, rich cocoa flavor thanks to the cacao powder. If you skip the medjool date, it might taste a bit too intense or bitter, especially if your banana isn't super ripe. Feel free to add a touch of maple syrup or your favorite sweetener to balance things out.
Protein boost: You can easily add a scoop of protein powder to make this smoothie more filling. I like using a chocolate or vanilla plant-based protein, but use what you love.
Vegan-friendly: This smoothie is naturally vegan as long as your protein powder or sweetener doesn’t contain dairy or honey.
No high-speed blender? If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the banana or blueberries thaw for 5–10 minutes before blending to help things along.

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