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    Chocolate Berry Smoothie

    Published: Apr 29, 2020 · Modified: Nov 22, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This chocolate berry smoothie is rich and indulgent, but packed with whole foods! It makes a filling breakfast or afternoon snack. It's packed with immune-boosting antioxidants from the berries and cocoa.

    the top of a chocolate berry smoothie with oats and berries on top.

    Chocolate Smoothie with Mixed Berries:

    This chocolate berry smoothie is ultra-chocolatey with a brightness from the berries! It satisfies my chocolate cravings, plus it's jam-packed with feel-good ingredients.

    Bananas for Manganese and Potassium. Peanut butter and Greek yogurt for protein. Oats for fiber. Mixed berries and cocoa powder for healthy antioxidants. And a smidge of honey to sweeten it up.

    My husband's been making this chocolate fruit smoothie for over a decade!

    Key Ingredients:

    dark cocoa powder, oats, almond milk, Greek yogurt, mixed berries, peanut butter, honey, and banana.
    • Banana - A sweet, yellow banana is key! It creates a creamy consistency and natural sweetness. Plus it adds potassium and fiber.
    • Peanut butter - I've learned that peanut butter tastes great in nearly all types of smoothies - even green! Don't skip it!
    • Greek yogurt - For some high-quality protein. I prefer Costco's Kirkland brand or Fage. Both are thick and creamy!
    • Quick-cooking oats - Quick oats add less texture than rolled oats. They're full of fiber and whole grains, plus they add some oatey flavor.
    • Dutch cocoa - Dutch processed cocoa has a rich, smooth flavor and dark color! You can find it right near the natural cocoa. Both kinds are unsweetened.
    • Frozen berries - Any brand is fine! I prefer to buy my frozen fruit at Costco. It's reasonably priced and they have organic options.
    • Almond milk - I buy unsweetened to avoid excess sugar.
    • Honey - A little bit of honey to sweeten it up.

    How to Make this Berry Chocolate Smoothie:

    This chocolate smoothie is simple! It's as basic as dump everything in the blender, whizz it up, and pour it into a glass.

    But for those who like more guidance:

    • Combine ingredients: I make it a habit to start with soft, non-frozen ingredients. It's easier on the blades to get everything moving.
    • Blend: I start the blender on low speed to reduce stalling. Once it's moving, increase the speed. If it won't move, add a splash more liquid.
    frozen berries, peanut butter, cocoa powder, and almond milk in a blender.
    chocolate berry smoothie in a blender.
    • Pour: Once the mixture is smooth, pour it into glasses and enjoy it right away! Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately for optimal taste and texture.
    pouring a chocolate smoothie into a glass.

    Expert Tips:

    • If it's a little too thick, add more almond milk, but pour it in slowly. You can always add more, but you can't take it out!
    • If you make a lot of smoothies, I highly recommend a high-speed blender for a smoother consistency. Even budget-friendly brands carry high-speed models. I own a Vitamix, and I love it!
    • For the right consistency, use frozen fruit! Fresh fruit won't thicken up nicely and tastes more like pulpy juice.
    chocolate berry smoothie with oats and berries on top.

    Are smoothies healthy?

    This is somewhat of a loaded question. A smoothie is only as healthy as the ingredients it contains.

    You can find takeout smoothies around every corner. Heck, the ice cream store by our house sells them. Oftentimes, shop-bought smoothies are packed with processed sugar.

    When you blend up your own smoothie, you control the ingredients, no "smoothie bases" allowed. A smoothie packed with whole foods is a great way to add nutrients, protein, fiber, and antioxidants into your day!

    chocolate berry smoothies in glasses with berries on top.

    Smoothie Recipes:

    • Panera's Green Passion Smoothie
    • Carrot Banana Smoothie
    • Berry Almond Milk Smoothie
    • Tropical Iron Rich Smoothie
    • Peanut Butter Avocado Chocolate Smoothie
    chocolate berry smoothie with oats and berries on top.

    Chocolate Berry Smoothie

    Carolyn
    This chocolate berry smoothie is rich and indulgent, but packed with whole foods! It makes a filling breakfast or afternoon snack. It's packed with immune-boosting antioxidants from the berries and cocoa.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 0 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 389 kcal

    Equipment

    • High speed blender

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 banana
    • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
    • ½ cup unsweetened Greek yogurt
    • ½ cup quick-cooking oats
    • 4 tablespoons Dutch processed cocoa powder I used Hershey's dark cocoa
    • 2 cups frozen mixed berries
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
    • 1½ teaspoons honey

    Instructions
     

    • In the pitcher of a high-speed blender, combine the banana, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, quick-cooking oats, Dutch cocoa powder, mixed berries, almond milk, and honey.
    • Turn the blender on low speed, then gradually increase the speed to high. Blend until smooth.
    • Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 254mgPotassium: 683mgFiber: 12gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 111IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 251mgIron: 3mg
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