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 Sun Warrior Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Sun Warrior Protein Smoothie Are you looking to get some additional protein into your diet, or perhaps in need of a good protein source after working out? This recipe, featuring my number one protein supplement, will allow you to get that additional protein along with other vital nutrients in one delicious smoothie.

There are a large number of protein supplements on the market today, most of which aren’t worth your hard earned dollars. When people ask me, which is quite often, what protein powder I use in my smoothies, the answer is simple: Sun Warrior. Here are a few of the reasons why I love Sun Warrior protein.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Is there anything more decadent than chocolate covered cherries? This creamy chocolate cherry smoothie was designed to tickle your taste buds and rival the best tasting chocolate covered cherries.

This is one of those smoothies that tastes so good you have to remind yourself that it’s also quite healthy. Cherries and cacao (raw chocolate) are both loaded with antioxidants, both contain a good amount of magnesium, and both have been shown to be heart healthy. In conjunction with the other ingredients, this smoothie provides plenty of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to pass as a super healthy snack, dessert, or meal.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe This is one of my favorite post workout smoothies. I never feel like spending too long in the kitchen after an exhausting workout, which is why I usually choose to whip up a smoothie in 5 minutes or less. I also like to make a smoothie before heading off to the gym and drink half before and after.

Chocolate and peanut butter are a dynamic duo. You can use peanut butter instead of almond, but your smoothie won’t be quite as healthy. This is one of those smoothies that’s so decadent I have to remind myself that it’s actually very healthy.

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Chocolate Superfood Smoothie Recipe

Cacao Chocolate Tree Pods

If you don’t like chocolate you should stop reading this now. Chocolate is a food of the gods, literally. The 18th century Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus thought cacao was so important he gave the tree the name Theobroma cacao, or “Cacao, the food of the gods”.

If you’re not familiar with the word cacao (pronounced “ka-kow”), it’s what all chocolate is made from and is actually a bean (also known as cocoa bean). Cacao beans grow in a fruit pod that hang from the trunk of the cacao tree as seen in the picture above.

Most people equate chocolate with candy and sugar, and lump it with foods to be avoided or only eaten on special occasions. While most processed or adulterated chocolate should be considered as such, cacao in its raw form is one of the top superfoods in the world.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie Recipe

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If you like mint chocolate chip (Hudsonville) ice cream as much as I do then you’re going to love this smoothie recipe. Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of those foods I had a hard time giving up after I got serious about eating healthier.

Let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised to learn that you can create a healthy version of an otherwise unhealthy food in many cases, and sometimes the healthy version actually tastes better than its counterpart. I found this to be true of this smoothie recipe once I perfected it.

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Chocolate Chunky Monkey Smoothie Recipe

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The Chunky Monkey is a pretty popular smoothie with many different recipe variations. Below you’ll find my preferred (healthy) version. As is the case with any smoothie recipe, feel free to play with the ingredients and proportions.

A quick tip on using frozen bananas in your smoothie. Peel and break your bananas into smaller chunks, and then place those chunks into a big zip lock baggie before tossing into the freezer. I usually do this for 4 to 5 bananas at a time.

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