Berry Chocolate Smoothie

Are you sick of diets that tell you what NOT to eat? Do you feel overwhelmed by food rules? I’ll let you in on a little secret: there are NO food rules you have to follow to get fit and healthy. Your body and lifestyle are unique; you just have to learn what works for you and block out the noise. This delicious berry chocolate smoothie was made while I was completing a Whole 30 detox.

Whole 30 does not approve of eating smoothies, but for my body and lifestyle, smoothies are ALWAYS allowed. Besides, this smoothie has Whole 30-approved ingredients, so it makes Whole 30 work for me. As a bonus, it tastes just like a candy bar but without processed sugar, and it’s made with amazing superfoods. Also, hidden inside this smoothie are 3 servings of veggies, but I promise this smoothie is so rich and chocolatey that you would never know!

• So rich and creamy, it will satisfy any sweet tooth
• Fills you up with no crash afterward unlike a candy bar
• 3 hidden servings of veggies
• Packed with superfoods and natural sugars
• Whole 30-friendly

• Chia seed: aids in digestion, supports blood sugar regulation, and is an excellent source of fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus
• Baby spinach: improves skin and hair health, aids in digestion, and can reduce inflammation
• Almond butter: full of heart-healthy fats, improves skin health, and helps to keep you satiated
• Mixed berries: fresh or frozen berries work well to add a little extra color, fiber, and flavor
• Protein: provides satiety and helps to balance blood sugar
• Cacao nibs or chocolate chips: if you are looking to make this dairy-free, look for chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free
• Plant-based milk: you can use almond, cashew, coconut, or macadamia milk
• Zucchini: excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, boosts immunity, and protects your skin

• At first, this smoothie is THICK, so I often need to add more liquid to get it moving.
• If you follow the recipe, you can hide 3 servings of colorful veggies inside to make eating vegetables easy. Even better, this healthy smoothie is a rich pink color, so no one will even guess how many veggies are inside.

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Berry Chocolate Smoothie

A creamy, Berry Chocolate Smoothie that tastes like a candy bar but is packed with protein and is even Whole 30-friendly.

5 from 4 votes

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Course Breakfast, Drinks

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tbsp chia seeds or ground flaxseed optional
• 2 tbsp cacao powder
• 1 scoop Vital Proteins Dark Chocolate Blackberry Peptides or your favorite chocolate protein powder
• 1-2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup frozen mixed berries I use an antioxidant berry blend from Costco or BJ’s
• 1/2 cup frozen beets I roast them then freeze them in stasher bags
• 1/2 cup frozen zucchini optional
• 1/2 cup frozen baby spinach
• 1 tbsp cacao nibs for topping can substitute mini chocolate chips

Instructions

 

• Add ingredients to a blender in the order listed and blend 'til smooth and creamy. At first, this smoothie is THICK, so I often need to add more liquid to get it moving.
• Add water or milk as needed. Also, you can pause and stir with a spoon to get moving. Top smoothie with cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips as desired.

Notes

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Keyword almond butter, beets, blueberry, cacao powder, chia seeds, chocolate, collagen, flaxseed, high-protein, protein smoothie, raspberry, spinach, strawberry, veggies, whole 30, zucchini

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