This paleo Chocolate Almond Smoothie tastes like a rich and creamy nutty chocolate bar. Made with almond milk and hemp hearts and sweetened naturally with ripe bananas and dates, it's packed with protein to keep you feeling full all morning.
Can you think of a better way to start your day than with chocolate?
This paleo Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie is our favourite go-to breakfast when we want a change from our other morning smoothies, (or when I don't want to run out to the garden in my PJ's to pick some kale or sprouts for a green smoothie.)
Made with almond milk, almond butter, banana, dates, cocoa and hemp seeds, this Whole30 dairy-free chocolate smoothie is a rich and creamy high-protein way to get your day off to a great energizing start!
🛒 Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie Ingredients
While the photos here show two glasses, the recipe in the recipe card below is for one serving. Check to see if you have everything you'll need:
- almond milk or another plant-based milk
- ripe banana
- almond butter
- Medjool dates, pitted
- ground cacao or cocoa
- hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
- ice cubes
- cacao nibs or cocoa or cinnamon for garnish
🥄 Instructions
Just whir everything in a blender, grab a glass or a travel mug and begin your day with a burst of energy.
❓Readers' Questions
Hemp hearts, also known as hemp seeds, contain high levels of omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids which may help to support cholesterol levels, your immune system, and may help regulate your metabolism. They're also a good source of iron, Vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, B-Vitamins and zinc. Yes, they're good for you!
🔁 Possible Variations
Substitute your favourite non-dairy milk for the almond milk, or use cocoa instead of cacao if you prefer. It will still taste like chocolate heaven.
Swap peanut butter or other nut butter for the almond butter.
Make it a mocha! Add ¼ cup of brewed coffee to the blender to give it a mocha flavour, like this Mocha Almond Smoothie Bowl recipe.
Like it thicker? Add a teaspoon or two of chia seeds.
Chocolate Almond Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- ½ ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 tablespoon ground cacao or cocoa
- 1 tablespoon hemp seeds (hemp hearts)
- 2 ice cubes
- cacao nibs or cocoa or cinnamon for garnish
Instructions
- Put all ingredients except the cacao nibs in a blender and process until smooth. Garnish. Double the recipe for 2 servings.
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