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    Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie

    Aug 22, 2022 · 2 Comments

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    Start your day with over 12 grams of protein in a frosty chocolate treat! This Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie is filled with fiber, healthy fats, and a decadent flavor that you'll wake up craving.

    Vegan Chocolate Protein Shake

    This is our favorite go-to daily breakfast that my kids crave! I make this Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie almost every morning and we never get sick of it. It seriously tastes like a Wendy's Frosty! I started out making half of this recipe just for myself, but my kids were stealing it and begging for sips every morning so I doubled it! Now it makes enough for me and my three young kids to eat for a filling breakfast together. I get a large portion (about half) for myself, then divide the rest between the three of them.  Alternatively, this makes two large adult sized portions. I love that you can easily sneak veggies into this one (a handful of spinach or frozen riced cauliflower!), and it's loaded with protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

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    Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie Ingredients

    This is a pretty classic list of smoothie ingredients, but there's something about this specific combination that's just addictive! It also has a really great nutritional profile to get your day started with plant-based protein (over 12 grams!) and fiber (9+ grams). As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist with a Master of Public Health degree, it's important to me that the dishes I create not only TASTE good but DO good in your body.

    • Unsweetened, plain almond milk - Use store-bought, make your own, or try Joi plant-based almond milk concentrate (my code eatingbyelaine gets 15% off!) for a perfectly creamy smoothie base.
    • Medjool dates - I include 5-6 large, pitted Medjool dates. These add a natural sweetness and great nutrition!
    • Raw, creamy almond butter - I always have the best luck with a newer jar of almond butter since it's runny and easy to measure! With a powerful blender, though, you can even use the harder sections from the bottom of the jar.
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder - The darker the better! Greater percentages of pure cocoa flavanols in your powder mean more of the nutritional benefits of cocoa beans.
    • Chia & hemp seeds - These blend right into the smoothie, so there's no grainy or crunchy texture, and you're left with the incredible nutrition from chia and hemp seeds!
    • Plain, unsweetened protein powder - Lately I've been loving this Pumpkin Seed Protein! It's made from one ingredient (pumpkin seeds) and doesn't have a strong flavor, so the chocolate in this recipe stays front and center.
    • Pure vanilla extract - Vanilla always makes the chocolate shine.
    • Optional veggies - I always add a handful of fresh baby spinach if I have it in the kitchen! You can't taste it and I'm always happy when I can get a serving of veggies into my kid's day. Another option is frozen riced cauliflower, which is another hidden veggie that you can't taste in smoothies.
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    All About Chocolate

    The health benefits of chocolate come from antioxidants called flavanols found in the cocoa solids. When consumed in large amounts, years of nutrition studies have shown that flavanols in chocolate are nutritious in so many ways and really benefit your overall health. I really love the 365 brand of cocoa powder from Whole Foods and use it ALL the time in my kitchen!

    Click Here: My FULL Roundup of Vegan Chocolate Recipes!
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    All About Almonds

    This smoothie is PACKED with plant-based protein, which is so important for vegans to get into their diet! A lot of that comes from almonds, which are low in carbohydrates and high in protein.  They also offer a good source of fiber, healthy fats, vitamin E and magnesium in addition to iron and calcium. I like the raw almond butter from Trader Joe's, but my favorite is to buy raw almonds in bulk and make my own almond milk and almond butter!

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    Make-Ahead Smoothie Jars

    It's surprisingly easy to meal prep smoothies. This is one of my favorite ways to get ahead of a busy morning...especially because I am NOT a morning person! Add everything but the liquids into a freezer-safe jar or storage bag. In the morning, dump it into your blender and add the almond milk, vanilla, and ice. Once everything is blended you can pour it back into the freezer jar and have a frosty-cold glass!

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    My Smoothie Secrets

    At this point I feel confident calling myself a smoothie expert! I even wrote an entire cookbook of my favorite smoothie recipes. It's called Rock Your Blender, and it's filled with exclusive recipes you won't find on the blog for smoothies that taste like treats. I recently conducted a test of blenders at every price point to find the best blender at every budget!

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    • Rock Your Blender - My smoothie cookbook filled with delicious, plant-based smoothies that taste like treats.
    • How to Make Frozen Spinach (or Kale!) Cubes for Green Smoothies
    • Fun extras that make smoothies a little more fun: Glass Straws, my favorite adult-sized Glass Tumbler, kid-sized glass tumblers and Mini Spatulas to help me get every last delicious drop out of the blender!
    Chocolate Protein Shake

    I hope you love this dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and refined sugar-free Vegan Chocolate Smoothie! It's one of our very favorite breakfasts. If you make it, please drop a review below and tag me on Instagram so I can see your chocolate smoothie adventures!

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    Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie


    5 from 1 reviews

    • Author: Elaine Gordon
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2-3 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Start your day with over 12 grams of protein in a frosty chocolate treat! This Vegan Chocolate Protein Smoothie is filled with fiber, healthy fats, and a decadent flavor that you'll wake up craving.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 cup unsweetened, plain almond milk
    • 5-6 large, soft pitted Medjool dates
    • 3 tablespoons raw creamy almond butter
    • 2.5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
    • 1 scoop plain, unsweetened protein powder (I love this one)
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • optional veggie boost: handful fresh baby spinach
    • 3 cups ice cubes

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients (except the ice) in a high speed blender.  Blend on the highest speed for one minute until smooth and creamy.  
    2. Add the ice one cup at a time blending between each cup.  This ensures you will not overwhelm the blender.  Do not overblend as you do want the smoothie to be cold, thick and frosty.  But be sure to blend enough so that the ice is fully incorporated.
    3. Serve and enjoy immediately.  Divide between 2-3 glasses.  This recipes makes enough for me and my three young kids to eat for a filling breakfast together.  I get a large portion (about half) and then divide the rest between the three of them.  Alternatively, this makes two large adult sized portions for a filling breakfast.

    Equipment

    Glass Smoothie Cups with Lid and Straw (for Kids)

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    Pumpkin Seed Protein Powder

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    Vitamix High-Speed Blender

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    • Prep Time: 5
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Blender

    Keywords: vegan chocolate protein smoothie

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    1. Cynthia says

      October 03, 2022 at 2:58 pm

      This has become my favorite afternoon snack to have ready when the grandchildren get home from school. And I sneak in a couple of handfuls of spinach too. This takes care of my afternoon sweet fix and fills me up until dinner. Love knowing that we are getting healthy protein. Thank you for this smoothie!!






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      • Elaine Gordon says

        October 08, 2022 at 9:58 am

        Thank you so much, Cynthia! We make this literally every morning and I feel the same way as you! Spinach is the perfect thing to hide in this one for sure. I'm so happy to hear you have been enjoying it too! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment and leave this five star review! Best, Elaine

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