Chocolate Smoothies

Without a doubt this is my favorite category of smoothie recipes. I must confess I have a weakness for chocolate. Thankfully, cacao (raw chocolate) is one of the healthiest superfoods you can add to your smoothie. I hope you enjoy these chocolate smoothie recipes as much as I do.

Chocolate Banana Strawberry Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Strawberry Smoothie

This image is the best I could to do in conveying how this smoothie tastes :)

Say that one more time, in your head or out loud, “chocolate banana strawberry smoothie”. Sounds pretty delicious, right?

This smoothie tastes so good you’ll have to remind yourself more than once that it’s also very healthy. If I ever create a dessert smoothie category this will be the first smoothie I add.

I’m sure you want to skip ahead to the recipe and make this smoothie right away, and I don’t blame you, but I’ll list a few of the health benefits for those who are interested.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana SmoothieThe ultimate combination, chocolate and peanut butter, in a smoothie! I almost named this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup smoothie, but that doesn’t sound too healthy.

In order to keep smoothie making fun and exciting I often try to recreate the taste of a dessert or treat. For example, my Mint Chocolate Chip smoothie tastes pretty similar to my favorite ice cream.

One of my favorite treats growing up were Reese’s peanut butter cups, which is the inspiration for this smoothie.

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The Healthiest Smoothie Ever

The Healthiest Smoothie EverI’m making a bold claim with the title of this smoothie, but hear me out.

In my quest to have the best day ever, the alchemist in me came out as I threw every superfood in my kitchen into the blender. The result, a delicious, creamy, and outrageously healthy superfood smoothie.

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Chocolate Orange Smoothie

Chocolate Orange SmoothieCombining the taste of chocolate and orange in a smoothie is a match made in heaven. The chocolate and orange combo isn’t quite as popular as chocolate and cherry or chocolate and raspberry, but it’s definitely in the same league of tastiness.

This is one of those smoothies that qualifies as a dessert, albeit a healthy one. What health benefits do the ingredients of this smoothie have to offer? Let me tell you.

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Chocolate Chia Seed Smoothie

Chocolate Chia Seed SmoothieOh, how I’ve come to love my little nutrient dense chia seeds. They’re a great addition to many dishes, but perhaps best utilized in gel form to provide that signature smoothie creaminess.

This ancient seed is making a resurgence of sorts due to its myriad health benefits and versatility. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past decade, you know how important omega-3 fatty acids are for your health. Chia seeds are very rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and contain more than flax seeds. Chia seeds are also high in antioxidants, a characteristic that allows them to enjoy a long shelf life, unlike most seeds. And that’s just the beginning of what this superfood has to offer.

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Chocolate Raspberry Smoothie

Chocolate Raspberry SmoothieThis is another one of those ridiculously delectable smoothies that I must remind myself is as healthy as it tastes good. If you occasionally have sugar and/or chocolate cravings like I do, treat your sweet tooth with this delicious and satisfying smoothie without feeling an ounce of guilt. This chocolate raspberry smoothie also makes for a healthy dessert and is sure to be a hit!

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